Talent Acquisition Manager

## Talent Acquisition Manager Apply locations:
Houston Headquarters time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R114432##

Job Description
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* Position Title:

** Talent Acquisition Manager
** Position

Reports To:

** VP, HR
** Position Summary
** The Talent Acquisition Manager leads Apache's recruiting function and is responsible for building and running a high-performing team capable of sourcing and placing both craft/hourly workers and salaried professionals across a dynamic, project-driven environment. Reporting to the VP, Human Resources, this role owns the full recruitment lifecycle — from workforce planning and sourcing strategy through offer acceptance and onboarding handoff — and is accountable for the speed, quality, and compliance of all hiring activities.
** Essential Functions
**** Team Leadership & Function Management
*** Lead, coach, and develop a team of recruiters covering both craft/hourly and professional/salaried pipelines
* Set individual and team performance metrics (time-to-fill, quality of hire, offer acceptance rate, cost per hire) and hold the team accountable to them
* Build a recruiting culture oriented around urgency, candidate experience, and partnership with the business
* Manage recruiting vendor relationships including staffing agencies, job boards, and sourcing platforms
** Workforce Planning & Pipeline Development
*** Develop and maintain standing talent pipelines for high-volume craft classifications (scaffolders, insulators, painters, pipe fitters) so the team is never starting from zero on a project award
* Build relationships with trade schools, apprenticeship programs, workforce development organizations, and veteran transition programs to create sustainable sourcing channels
* Coordinate with Business Development on anticipated project awards to get ahead of workforce needs before contracts are signed
** Craft & Hourly Recruiting
*** Ensure recruiting practices account for craft skill verification, safety certifications, and site access requirements (background checks, drug screening, TWIC, etc.)
* Partner with Operations and Safety on craft classification standards and ensure recruiter knowledge stays current
** Professional & Salaried Recruiting
*** Oversee recruiting for project managers, estimators, engineers, field supervisors, and corporate staff positions
* Ensure professional recruiting uses targeted sourcing strategies appropriate for experienced industrial talent, not just inbound applications
* Partner with HRBPs and hiring managers on job design, compensation benchmarking, and candidate assessment to improve offer acceptance rates
** Compliance & Process Excellence
*** Ensure all recruiting activity complies with EEOC guidelines, OFCCP requirements (if applicable), and applicable state/local hiring laws
* Maintain accurate and complete documentation for all requisitions and candidate activity
* Partner with Legal and HR Operations to ensure offer letters, background check processes, and onboarding documentation are consistent and compliant
** Employer Brand & Candidate Experience
*** Develop and execute an employer brand strategy that positions Apache as an employer of choice in the industrial services sector
* Oversee the candidate experience from first contact through onboarding, ensuring Apache represents itself professionally at every touchpoint
* Manage presence on Linked In, Indeed, and industry-specific job platforms; coordinate with Marketing on career site content and social recruitment campaigns
* Represent Apache at career fairs, trade school events, and industry hiring events
** Education & Experience
*** 10+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with at least 3 years in a people-management or lead recruiter capacity
* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
* Experience building employer brand programs for field-based or industrial work forces
* Demonstrated experience recruiting in a high-volume, fast-paced environment — industrial, construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, or a comparable field strongly preferred
* Experience managing or mentoring a team of recruiters with accountability for collective performance metrics
** Knowledge Skills, and Abilities
*** Proficiency with applicant tracking systems;
Workday Recruiting experience preferred
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
* Strong understanding of employment law as it applies to recruiting: EEOC, ban-the-box, background check regulations, and multi-state hiring rules
* Ability to operate at both a strategic level (building programs and pipelines) and a tactical level (jumping into a requisition when needed)
* Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to reprioritize quickly as project awards and workforce needs shift
** Working Conditions/Physical Demands
*** Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
* Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
* No adverse…