Talent Acquisition Manager – Craft Recruitment

Are you a talent acquisition leader who prides themselves on creating an excellent candidate experience? EPI Power is hiring a Talent Acquisition (TA) Manager to join our growing craft recruitment team. The TA Manager will lead a team of high-volume craft recruiters while optimizing talent pipelines and attracting/hiring high-quality talent in alignment with workforce planning needs. This role will help refine and streamline the full cycle recruitment process for craft/hourly hiring and be responsible for hiring initiatives. If you are looking to make a positive impact at an organization, this could be a great fit for you!

EPI Power, LLC (“EPI”) is a licensed electrical contractor and subsidiary of The Weitz Company that specializes in data centers. Our mission is to safely deliver industry-leading electrical construction solutions on a fast-track basis. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, develop, and coach team of high-volume craft/hourly recruiters including delegating workload/priorities, providing performance feedback, development opportunities, establishing team member goals, and team member recognition
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions: create job ads, source candidates, review applications, conduct interviews, create competitive offers, and coordinate pre-employment tasks
• Create an excellent candidate experience through strong and timely communication, knowledge of the role, and a high level of professionalism
• Serve as a business advisor to forecast staffing needs, evaluate market data, and create strategies to reduce time to fill, improve quality of hire, and discover alternate sources for recruiting hard-to-fill and critical roles
• Conduct new position intake meetings with hiring leaders to ensure excellent partnership throughout hiring process
• Proactively build talent pipelines through sourcing tools, community partnerships, industry associations, and hiring events
• Identify and track previous candidates and past employees for current or future opportunities
• Ensure a consistent recruitment process across the organization, excellent communication with hiring teams and candidates, and adequate candidate flow
• Manage recruiting-related vendors (i.e. third-party agencies, background check vendors, sourcing tools) and ensure the quality, performance, and level of service aligns with company expectations
• Track and report on defined recruitment metrics; use insights to refine strategies and support business decisions in partnership with HR leadership and business unit stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to streamline/improve recruitment workflow and efficiency while remaining compliant
• Partner with business unit and HR stakeholders to support succession planning and internal mobility
• Champion the company’s employment brand across recruiting networks; ensure content is tailored to speak to craft and salaried audiences
• Professionally represent the company

What We’re Looking For

• Experience:
• 7-10 years of experience in recruiting/talent acquisition
• 3+ years of experience managing a high-volume recruitment team
• Experience within the AEC-related industry to understand project-based workforce needs and hiring cycles is highly preferred
• Degree required – an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Skills:
• Strong leader and mentor focused on supporting and developing their team
• Excellent customer service skills to provide a high level of service to the organization and external parties
• Ability to build positive relationships and connect with others
• Independent judgement, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Analytical and comfortable digging into data to make informed decisions
• Desire to provide an excellent candidate experience
• Ability to identify, attract, and evaluate quality candidates
• High level of initiative, drive, professionalism, and business acumen
• Strong negotiator
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or Arabic is a plus, but not required
• Technology:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Additional Requirements:
• Must be able to work in the office – upon successful training, the ability to work remote 2 days per week may be available

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

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