Recruiter, Talent Manager

At RS, we are redefining how the world builds reliable energy infrastructure. We design and manufacture advanced composite utility poles that are lighter, stronger, and longer‑lasting than traditional materials such as wood, steel, and concrete. Our poles are engineered for superior performance in the most demanding environments, providing utilities with a durable, low‑maintenance, and sustainable solution for a more resilient grid.

With operations in North America and customers across 30+ countries, RS is a leader in grid resilience, driven by our values of Safety
, Respect
, Resilience
, and Teamwork
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We are looking for a proactive and relationship driven recruiter to help shape the future of our teams across North America. This role owns full cycle recruiting for both corporate and plant‑based positions, partnering closely with hiring managers to define needs, attract high quality talent, and deliver consistent, professional candidate experience from first contact through offer acceptance and onboarding.

You will support leaders by building interview structures that are disciplined and repeatable, including interview stages, question guides, scorecards, and evaluation tools. You will also conduct prescreens, advise on pipeline strategy, and provide market insights that help managers make strong, timely decisions.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands‑on, takes ownership of outcomes, and thrives in a fast‑moving environment where high quality hiring is essential to operational growth. At RS, you will work across all departments, build strong cross‑functional relationships, and make a meaningful impact by bringing exceptional people into a growing manufacturing business.

• Act as a knowledgeable and engaging brand ambassador to external talent.
• Deliver a timely, respectful, and consistent candidate experience across all stages.
• Provide clear communication on process steps, timelines, and expectations.
• Prepare candidates with role context, interview logistics, and RS culture insights.

• Collaborate with HR, hiring managers, and IT to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to new hire.
• Create offer letters, manage onboarding materials, and pre‑hire documentation as needed.
• Coordinate start date readiness, including background checks, pre‑employment steps, and first day logistics.
• Support new hire onboarding activities to create a positive and seamless first week experience.

• Advise hiring managers on structured interview design, including stages, question guides, scorecards, and evaluation criteria.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines across multiple functions and geographies.
• Conduct prescreens interviews to assess qualifications, experience, and alignment with RS values.
• Coordinate interviews and ensure hiring teams are prepared and aligned on evaluation standards.
• Facilitate interview debriefs and provide hiring recommendations based on role requirements, behaviors, and competencies.
• Guide candidates through each stage of the hiring process with clarity and professionalism.
• Lead the offer process, including compensation alignment, candidate communication, and closing.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles, and sourcing strategy.
• Proactively source qualified talent through Linked In, job boards, networking, referrals, and targeted outreach.
• Track candidate progress and maintain momentum to meet agreed hiring timelines.
• Align with managers role prioritization, talent availability, and hiring timelines.
• Coach managers on interview discipline, structured evaluation, and sound decision making
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• Ensure consistent use of RS hiring tools and processes across sites and functions.
• Provide competitive and market insights to support realistic profiles and compensation planning.
• Support managers in identifying must have versus trainable requirements.
• Utilize Predictive Index assessments within the selection process, with guidance and interpretation support as needed.

• Audit recruiting activities to ensure compliance with internal policy and…