Talent Acquisition Manager

At St. Joe, we honor, cherish, cultivate, and utilize the unique strengths of our team members, and we work hard to develop their talents. We believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to recruiting top talent and we offer competitive benefits, wages, and a rewarding work environment.

Job Summary

Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for the oversight of our talent acquisition efforts company wide, primarily collaborating with various business units to attract, engage, and retain top talent.  This role regularly evaluates the processes to ensure we are providing the best possible experience, assisting and recruitment of talent in-person and virtually. This role requires a strong balance of leadership, interpersonal skills, and strategic vision.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Oversee the talent acquisition processes with a team of property centric professionals, ensuring efficient recruitment processes and fostering effective partnerships with hiring managers and stakeholders
2. Serve as the primary point of contact for our portfolio, maintaining open, positive communication with internal teams and external partners
3. Lead and manage direct reports, including: assigning tasks and responsibilities, providing coaching, mentorship and development opportunities to team members, ensuring compliance with best practices and company policies, approving weekly time sheets, establish and facilitate regular Talent Acquisition update meetings with operations, ensuring collaborative, solution-oriented discussions, Participate in Request For Proposal (RFP) kick-off meetings, establishing a Talent Acquisition cadence to meet proposal deadlines.
4. Generate and provide reports or metrics to Operations or other key stakeholders as needed, clearly communicating insights and actionable items
5. Collaborate with stakeholders to address resource needs for surge coverage and high-priority deadlines, always maintaining a team-oriented and solution-focused approach
6. Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, fostering strong relationships and developing tailored recruitment strategies
7. Maximize the use of existing Talent Acquisition tools, technology, and databases, and make recommendations for process improvements
8. Maintain regular 1:1 meetings with the Vice President of Human Resources to discuss strategy, priorities, and address any challenges, ensuring transparency and alignment
9. Provide recognition and appreciation to team members and partners who contribute to the success of the mission, promoting a positive and collaborative culture
10. Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, candidate communication, interview coordination, and offer negotiations, always ensuring a positive candidate experience
11. Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, ensuring open communication and a respectful, engaging experience throughout the recruitment process
12. Track and analyze recruitment metrics, working with your team to identify areas for continuous improvement and addressing any obstacles
13. Stay informed on industry trends, best practices, and new developments in talent acquisition, sharing knowledge with your team and broader organization
14. Represent the organization at career fairs and other networking events to identify and attract qualified talent
15. Promote the company's brand, culture, and professional opportunities, positioning us as an employer of choice through positive, engaging communication
16. Ensure accurate tracking of candidate activity in the applicant tracking system for recordkeeping, reporting, and compliance
17. Develop & manage external partnerships with colleges, universities and local high schools. Plan, coordinate, and evaluate college recruiting initiatives.
18. Utilize social media accounts to promote needed positions.
19. Participate in and host events to drive awareness of the company.  These events can be local and out of state.
20. Manage and evaluate our temporary contract labor contracts & relationships, in an effort to reduce needs or cultivating long term fills.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma/GED is required.
• Bachelor's degree or related recruiting experience is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of proven work experience in the Talent Acquisition and HR field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrable experience managing the full-cycle of recruiting and employer branding initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills with the ability to foster long-term relationships (with internal teams, external partners and candidates)
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and other cloud-based platforms.

Travel

May involve evening and weekend work to meet recruitment goals and deadlines, as well as seasonal travel in varying intervals for recruiting events. 

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for extensive periods of time
• Ability to bend and reach upwards and outward
• Ability to use equipment including multi-line phone system, fax machines, copy machines, calculators and computers.
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable attendance
• Ability to travel
• Ability to lift 10 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs on occasion during travel.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not an exclusive list of all duties and responsibilities.  The St. Joe Company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.