Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

Job Title: Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition at Penn Foster will lead the Talent Acquisition function across the company.

This role is crucial in supporting the company's strategic priorities by overseeing all aspects of the talent acquisition plan.

The Senior Manager will be responsible for hiring all functions within the company, including corporate and front-line operational roles.  The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in recruitment operations, workforce planning, employer branding, and compliance.

They will ensure we attract, hire and retain top talent while maintaining a structured, compliant and efficient hiring process.

Key Responsibilities:


* Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate with various stakeholders including business line leadership and HR Business Partners to understand hiring needs and ensure alignment with the company's strategic goals.

Provide coaching, guidance and training to hiring managers on effective interviewing and selection techniques that support organizational success. 


* Team Development: Mentor a high-performing internal team, driving a culture of accountability and results.

Lead the talent acquisition function, ensuring effective and efficient hiring processes.


* Internal Function Ownership Take ownership of the internal talent acquisition functions, ensuring they are aligned with the company's objectives.

Implement candidate experience feedback loops to measure and enhance the hiring journey.

Build standardized documentation in compliance with hiring practices to include interview guides, hiring manager toolkits, job postings, job descriptions and onboarding and orientation programs. 


* Drive Innovation: Develop and execute talent acquisition strategy that integrates technology and best practices to enhance recruitment efficiency and candidate experience.  Conduct ongoing market analysis to benchmark talent strategies and refine sourcing techniques. 


* Employer Branding: Develop and promote the company's employer brand to attract top talent.

In partnership with Marketing, strengthen the employer brand through strategic marketing, social media presence and participation in industry meetings/conferences. 

 

Qualifications:


* Bachelor’s Degree and 5 plus years of proven experience in talent acquisition, preferably in a leadership role.


* Strong understanding of talent acquisition strategies and best practices


* Experience recruiting in technology or education sectors is strongly preferred


* Demonstrated process orientation expertise with experience in developing, optimizing and documenting scalable recruitment workflows and best practices. 


* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Ability to lead through influence, adapt to dynamic environments and manage projects independently. 


* Ability to build and lead a high-performing team.


* Experience with talent acquisition technology ...