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Job description
Talent Acquisition Leader (RPO) | Manufacturing
Richmond, VA | Full-Time
Are you a recruiting leader who thrives at the intersection of client partnership, team leadership, and talent acquisition best practices ?
MAU is seeking a Talent Acquisition Leader to lead recruitment delivery for a key manufacturing client. This role requires a unique blend of account management, relationship management, recruiting leadership, and full-cycle recruiting expertise within a fast-paced Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) environment.
As the primary point of contact for client stakeholders, you will build trusted partnerships with HR, operations, and business leaders while leading a team of recruiters and coordinators responsible for achieving hiring goals across manufacturing and supply chain functions. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys influencing hiring strategy, managing client relationships, developing recruiting teams, and driving measurable hiring results.
What You'll Do
Serve as the Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner
Act as the primary Talent Acquisition lead for all positions within scope.
Build strong relationships with client HR, Operations, Supply Chain, and Business Leaders.
Lead intake meetings with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
Serve as a trusted advisor on talent market trends, workforce planning, and hiring priorities.
Drive exceptional service delivery and ensure client expectations are consistently met.
Lead Recruiting Operations
Oversee full-cycle recruiting activities for hourly, skilled, professional, and leadership positions.
Partner with recruiting teams to develop sourcing strategies and build talent pipelines.
Guide hiring managers through candidate selection and interview processes.
Facilitate interview debrief meetings and support data-driven hiring decisions.
Oversee offer development, negotiation, acceptance, and candidate engagement activities.
Monitor hiring progress and proactively address recruiting challenges.
Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team
Coach, mentor, and develop Recruiters and Talent Acquisition Coordinators.
Establish performance expectations and drive accountability through recruiting metrics and operational goals.
Provide ongoing support related to candidate assessment, sourcing strategy, stakeholder management, and recruiting best practices.
Foster a collaborative, customer-focused recruiting culture.
Drive Client Satisfaction and Operational Excellence
Lead weekly and monthly talent acquisition meetings with customer stakeholders.
Present hiring metrics, workforce trends, recruiting forecasts, and strategic recommendations.
Monitor service delivery performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve recruiting effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
Ensure seamless coordination between MAU recruiting teams and client stakeholders.
Support New Hire Success
Monitor new hire progress throughout the first 90 days of employment.
Partner with HR and operations leaders to improve onboarding, retention, attendance, and training outcomes.
Oversee onboarding activities, background screening processes, and candidate communications.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Experience supporting a manufacturing or supply chain client in an RPO environment (4+ years)
Experience leading recruiting teams within an RPO, staffing, workforce solutions, or corporate talent acquisition environment (2+ years)
Strong client-facing account management and relationship management experience
Proven ability to influence and partner with HR, operations, and business leaders
Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or supply chain hiring initiatives
Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Strong organizational and project management abilities
Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree
Experience using recruiting metrics, workforce analytics, and operational reporting to drive decision-making
Lean Six Sigma experience or exposure
Key Competencies
Account Management
Client Relationship Management
Talent Acquisition Leadership
Team Development & Coaching
Workforce Planning
Recruiting Strategy
Customer Focus
Communication
Collaboration
Problem Solving
Continuous Improvement
Direct Reports
Associate Employment Specialists
Senior Associate Employment Specialists
Associate Recruiters
Recruiters
Career Growth Opportunities
Regional Manager
Director
Corporate Leadership Roles
Other Corporate Support Functions
Work Environment or Working Conditions
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Further, this job may require occasional presence at customer sites, both in administrative and manufacturing environments. Customer sites sometimes include process manufacturing equipment and heavy power industrial vehicles.
Physical Demands
Ability to lift up to 20lbs
Ability to stand/walk for up to 4 hours
Ability to sit for up to 4 hours
Travel
Less than 15%
EEO Statement
EOE/Vet/Disabled
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Why Join MAU?
This is an opportunity to lead recruiting efforts for a growing manufacturing client while serving as a strategic workforce partner. You'll have the ability to influence hiring strategy, build long-term client relationships, develop recruiting talent, and drive meaningful business results.
If you're a relationship-driven recruiting leader with experience managing teams and delivering hiring results in a manufacturing or supply chain environment, we'd love to connect.
Apply today and help shape the future workforce for one of our valued client partners.
Worksite address
richmond, VA, 23214, US
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