Talent Acquisition Manager

Job Details

Job Location:

National Center on Institutions and Alternatives Inc - Baltimore, MD, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: $95000.00 - $105000.00

Salary, Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%, Job Shift: Flexible Hours includes Evenings/Weekend, Job Category:
Human Resources, Talent Acquisition Manager Build the Team Behind the Mission Hybrid | Full Time | Exempt

Great recruiting is about more than filling vacancies. It is about understanding where an organization is headed and building the workforce that can take it there. Across classrooms, workplaces, homes, and communities, NCIA employees help people develop skills, pursue opportunities, and live more independent, self-directed lives. The strength of our mission depends on the strength of our people, and we are looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager who can help us find, attract, and hire exceptional talent.

This role is for the professional who has moved beyond managing a portfolio of requisitions and is ready to help shape an organization’s philosophy to talent acquisition. Reporting to the Senior Director of Human Resources, you will execute NCIA’s recruitment strategy, strengthen our processes and partnerships, use data to improve results, and serve as a credible talent advisor to executives and hiring leaders.

You will stay connected to the work by personally leading specialized, priority, and difficult-to-fill searches. The role will provide direction and accountability to Talent Acquisition staff, contractors, agencies, and recruitment partners.

Translate NCIA's workforce needs and growth priorities into a proactive, organization-wide talent acquisition strategy.

Advise executives and hiring leaders on workforce planning, talent availability, sourcing challenges, position requirements, and hiring decisions.

Own and continuously improve the recruitment process, creating greater consistency, accountability, and momentum from intake through the transition to onboarding.

Build sustainable pipelines for leadership, specialized, high-volume, and difficult-to-fill roles through creative sourcing and meaningful community, educational, and workforce partnerships.

Use recruitment metrics and workforce trends to identify barriers, forecast needs, and recommend improvements to recruitment practices and staffing strategies.

Strengthen NCIA's employer brand and evaluate the technology, advertising resources, agencies, and vendors that support recruitment.

Coach hiring managers on interviewing, candidate evaluation, equitable selection practices, and timely decision-making.

Lead priority searches and provide direction, coaching, and workload oversight to internal and external recruitment resources.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Management, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Four or more years of progressively responsible talent acquisition experience, including full-cycle recruitment.

Demonstrated experience leading or significantly strengthening a talent acquisition function, recruitment program, or organization-wide hiring process.

Experience advising senior leaders and hiring managers on workforce needs, recruitment strategy, and difficult-to-fill positions.

Proven success developing sourcing strategies and talent pipelines across multiple position levels and job categories.

Experience using applicant tracking systems, recruitment metrics, and workforce data to improve hiring outcomes.

Strong knowledge of employment laws and equitable recruitment and selection practices.

Experience directing the work of recruitment staff, contractors,…