Talent Acquisition Manager

About the Role

Relate Search is collaborating with a fast-growing, private equity-backed industrial company to recruit a Manager of Recruitment & Onboarding. This pivotal new position reports directly to the VP of Human Resources and involves designing and enhancing talent acquisition efforts across North America. The role offers a chance to shape hiring strategy while remaining actively involved, working closely with leaders in both the U.S. and Canada to provide a unified, top-tier candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end recruitment process for diverse corporate, operational, and field roles throughout North America.
• Collaborate with business leaders to craft hiring plans, optimize workforce strategy, and deliver excellent candidate engagement.
• Implement standardized recruiting procedures, interview frameworks, and onboarding protocols across multiple sites.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines by employing innovative sourcing techniques, especially for technical and challenging-to-fill positions.
• Foster partnerships with trade schools, recruitment agencies, and various talent channels.
• Create and analyze recruiting data and reports to continuously enhance recruiting effectiveness and align with business expansion.
• Support the implementation of scalable talent acquisition systems and technologies as the company grows.

Candidate Profile

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, including managing complex or multiple-site hiring initiatives.
• Strong advisory and influencing capabilities to partner effectively with hiring managers and senior executives.
• Background in recruiting technical professionals, field service workers, operations staff, or skilled tradespeople.
• Enthusiasm for developing structured, consistent processes within an evolving organization.
• Experience with recruitment in the U.S. market is required; familiarity with Canadian hiring processes is advantageous.

Additional Information

• This is a remote position requiring approximately 35-40% travel across North America.
• The role provides the opportunity to construct and modernize the company's recruiting function from inception.
• This highly visible position offers direct interaction with executive leadership.
• The organization is experiencing considerable growth through acquisitions and organic development, backed by private equity.
• This role offers a unique chance to influence the company's talent strategy, hiring workflows, and culture significantly.