Talent Acquisition Manager

About WFS

Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipment, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely.  We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 164 airport locations, 18 countries, and on 5 continents.  Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?

Job Summary

The Talend Acquisition Manager serves as a strategic partner to the Ground Operations team, driving high-volume hiring initiatives and improving recruitment practices across the country. This role leads a team of recruiters, enhances candidate action strategies, and collaborates with operational leaders to ensure efficient, data driven, and adaptable hiring practices. 

Compensation: Starting at $90,000, commensurate with experience 

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Talent Acquisition North America, you will:

• Serve as a consultative partner to business leaders, aligning recruiting strategies with operational needs
• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of recruiters focused on high-volume hiring for front line roles as well as strategic leadership roles within operations
• Drive candidate sourcing, engagement, and attraction strategies with a sense of urgency
• Collaborate with operation on interviews, hiring decisions, and onboarding processes
• Analyze and improve recruitment workflows from outreach through onboarding
• Set and monitor KPIs for the recruiting team to ensure consistent performance
• Provide regular hiring data and insights to leadership to support continuous improvement
• Monitor labor market trends and implement creating sourcing tactics
• Adapt recruiting efforts in response to evolving business needs and priorities

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or related experience 
• 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, including managing full-cycle recruiting
• Proven success in high-volume recruiting for hourly/front line roles
• Experience supporting recruitment for leadership and management level positions
• Strong understanding of sourcing strategies and candidate engagement best practices 
• Ability to analyze recruitment metrics and translate data into actionable insights 
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills 
• Demonstrated ability to adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment 
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruiting tools
• Travel domestically up to 50% of the time

Preferred Skills

• Experience recruiting in aviation, logistics, or transportation industry
• 2+ years of experience leading and developing a team of recruiters 
• Familiarity with unionized environments and collective bargaining agreements 
• Strong knowledge of compliance requirements across multiple states 
• Experience implementing or optimizing applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• Background in process improvement or change management related to recruitment 
• Ability to lead recruiting efforts across multiple locations or regions 
• Demonstrated success in building and executing talent attraction campaigns 
• Bilingual or multilingual skills, especially Spanish, a plus
• Professional certifications such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP 

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time (approximately 50% of the time)
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access files, equipment, and other work areas 
• Frequently operate standard office equipment, including computers, printers, calculators, and smartphone 
• Walk short distances as needed 
• Reach above and below shoulder level 
• Handle and grasp documents or office supplies 
• Sit or stand for both short and extended periods 
• Lift, carry, or move objects and documents weighing up to 10 pounds
• Communicate clearly by phone and in person, including listening and speaking 
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
• Ability to travel domestically up to 50% of the time, which may include air and ground transportation, and working in varied on-site environments 

Perks & Benefits

• Want your pay in advance?  Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!
• Are you a top performer who thrives on recognition?  On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
• Need quality medical care?   Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!
• Want WFS Employee Extras? Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
• Looking to stay healthy and improve your life?  Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
• Want to invest in your future?  401k program offered with company match!
• Looking to grow and have a career with us?  Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!

WFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and inclusion. We accept applications from all qualified individuals.