Talent Acquisition Manager

In this in-office Talent Acquisition Manager role, you will serve as a strategic HR partner to business leaders at Trescal Inc., leading talent acquisition work that supports hiring, development, and retention while aligning with organizational objectives, compliance needs, and growth priorities. The position is based in Milwaukee, WI and operates onsite 5 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end pre-employment and post-employment processes, including background checks, drug screenings, employment verifications, offer letters, onboarding coordination, and post-hire follow-up.
• Apply strategic workforce planning to support budget alignment through the development of procedures and processes.
• Create targeted recruitment strategies in partnership with management, using applicant review, direct sourcing, referrals, networking, professional communities, and relationships with college or university career centers, as well as social media, job fairs, and related channels.
• Partner with leaders, hiring managers, and the HR team on position descriptions, requisition creation, compensation, and sourcing strategies.
• Use industry and market data to inform sourcing plans and research new sources for both active and passive candidate recruiting.
• Conduct recruitment activities including resume and phone screens, candidate interviews, recommending final selection, and closing qualified candidates.
• Place and update job postings across multiple media, including internet or intranet sites, colleges, social networks, community boards, and staffing partners or agencies.
• Plan, develop, and manage employer branding and employee retention activities.
• Provide candidate care by clarifying position requirements and the recruiting process, delivering timely updates, supporting interview preparation, and facilitating debriefing.
• Present top candidates to hiring managers with interview recommendations.
• Report on key recruitment metrics, monitor performance, and drive results to ensure KPIs are met.
• Partner with executive leadership to identify current and future talent needs and develop workforce planning strategies supporting business growth.
• Analyze recruitment trends, labor market conditions, and hiring metrics to support continuous improvement.
• Manage the Applicant Tracking System and oversee recruiting accounts, including monitoring comments on Indeed and Glassdoor.
• Maintain company job descriptions and job architecture, including ensuring consistency and alignment of job titles across the organization.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, including survey administration, action planning, and follow-up activities.
• Ensure proper FLSA classification of positions and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with HR leadership on organizational development and HR projects.
• Manage affirmative action initiatives and related reporting requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive Human Resources experience, with strong emphasis on talent acquisition and employee development.
• Proven experience leading full-cycle recruiting across multiple functions and levels.
• Knowledge of employment laws, FLSA classification, affirmative action programs, and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience with HRIS, ATS, and reporting tools.
• Experience developing and delivering training and leadership development programs is preferred.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building abilities.

Technology and Platforms

• HRIS
• ATS
• Applicant Tracking System
• Indeed
• Glassdoor

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative, growth-oriented environment