Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

Overview

The Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition leads INL's comprehensive recruiting strategy and operations, driving the attraction and hiring of world-class scientific, engineering, and professional talent essential to advancing the laboratory's mission. This strategic leadership position manages a complex division with multiple functional disciplines, establishes operational policies, and directly impacts INL's ability to deliver on critical national energy and security priorities.

This is an in-person leadership role based at Idaho National Laboratory in Idaho Falls, . The position reports to the Director of Talent Engagement and requires regular on-site presence to effectively lead the talent acquisition team and collaborate with laboratory leadership.

• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with INL's mission, workforce planning needs, and long-term organizational goals
• Lead change management initiatives to modernize recruiting processes, enhance candidate experience, and improve operational effectiveness while building organizational awareness and buy-in for transformation efforts
• Partner with laboratory leadership to anticipate future talent needs and build proactive pipelines for critical skill areas
• Drive data-driven decision making through workforce analytics, market intelligence, and recruiting metrics that demonstrate measurable business impact
• Lead partnerships with universities, professional associations, and community organizations to build talent pipelines

• Oversee all aspects of talent acquisition operations including full-cycle recruiting, coordination, compliance, and vendor management
• Manage division budget with far-reaching impact on the business segment, ensuring resources are optimally allocated and performance standards are met
• Ensure adherence to applicable DOE orders and other federal contractor hiring requirements
• Establish and administer operational objectives, policies, procedures, and work plans, delegating assignments appropriately to subordinate leaders or managers
• Implement innovative sourcing strategies leveraging AI tools, recruitment marketing, and technology platforms to reach wide-ranging talent pools

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing talent acquisition team through second-level leaders, managing professional employees from a variety of backgrounds
• Apply situational leadership approaches to meet individuals where they are, adapting management style to team member needs and organizational context
• Foster a culture of accountability, customer service excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Conduct crucial conversations with empathy and directness, addressing performance issues and maintaining high standards while preserving relationships
• Monitor and assess team performance, providing coaching and taking corrective action as needed to drive results

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with hiring managers, HR business partners and the broader HR ecosystem, and leadership across all INL directorates
• Interact regularly with senior management on matters concerning talent acquisition, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness
• Apply knowledge and persuasive skills to drive consensus among stakeholders on recruiting strategies and departmental outcomes
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on talent market conditions, competitive intelligence, and hiring strategies
• Navigate complex, sensitive situations while preserving critical working relationships

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition or related field(s) with at least 2 years in management/leadership roles
• Demonstrated success leading talent acquisition functions in complex organization(s)

Deep knowledge of talent acquisition best practices, business and management principles, federal employment regulations, and…