Manager, Talent Acquisition

Job Description

Grace is seeking an enthusiastic, results-driven Manager Talent Acquisition, to help drive growth and be a part of a dynamic recruiting team. Our Talent Acquisition team builds strategies to source, attract, select, and secure industry leading talent for our growing global organization.

This position has primary responsibility for leading the recruitment efforts for full-time employees at our corporate site in Columbia, Maryland. The incumbent will champion our talent brand, build strong pipelines, and deliver exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences. This role is based in our Columbia, MD headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Function
• Create and drive talent strategies that enhance Grace's ability to attract and retain a diverse and engaged workforce to meet current and future business needs.
• Serves as the subject matter expert, collaborating closely with the enterprise to provide thought leadership for recruiting philosophies, processes, tools and tactics.
• Develop a high performing data-driven recruiting organization through a culture of continuous improvement
• Recruit
• Identify, attract, and recruit experienced professionals for roles in chemical manufacturing, varied business lines and all corporate functions.
• Drive full cycle recruiting for high-volume and skilled roles; partner with hiring managers to deliver timely hires.
• Ensure all requisition/candidate activity data is captured in the ATS.
• Stakeholder Management
• Partner with human resources business partners and managers across the organization to develop and execute a local TA strategy that balances immediate hiring needs with long-term workforce planning.
• Partner and play lead role with external search firms for various roles
• Represent the company at career fairs, campus events, and community forums to attract diverse talent
• Continuous Improvement
• Stay informed of industry trends, market intelligence, and innovative recruiting techniques. Use data and trends to forecast hiring needs, proactively addressing gaps with targeted recruiting solutions.
• Identify opportunities and work to improve the quality and efficiency of the recruitment process and practices.
• Lead recruiting and talent management related projects/initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. degree and 15+ years of relevant experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, with a proven track record of success in identifying and hiring top talent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the manufacturing industry and corporate staffing. Ability to staff roles across organizational levels.
• Proficiency with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) such as Success Factors or similar sourcing platforms.
• Strong consultative relationship building skills and ability to effectively interact and influence at all levels within the organization.
• Proven success in recruiting within manufacturing, skilled trades, or related industries.
• Hands-on recruiting player-coach who can deliver immediate hiring results while also building scalable systems and pipeline.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace
• Retirement Plans
• 401(k) Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Donation Match Program

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.