Talent Acquisition Manager

We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to support a large-scale data center growth initiative while leading recruitment for salaried roles across several business areas. This is a Long-term Contract position based in Middle River, Maryland, with a focus on identifying strong technical, operational, and commercial talent. The person in this role will partner closely with hiring leaders, provide guidance throughout the hiring process, and help maintain a thoughtful, compliant, and consistent recruiting approach.

Responsibilities:
• Lead end-to-end recruitment efforts for salaried openings spanning engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, sales, and related functions
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify role needs, shape search plans, and align on effective candidate evaluation strategies
• Build targeted sourcing approaches to attract specialized talent in technical, manufacturing, and operational disciplines
• Advise stakeholders on structured interviewing practices, hiring standards, and process compliance to support sound hiring decisions
• Coordinate recruiting activity with cross-functional and global partners involved in the broader data center expansion effort
• Maintain a high-quality candidate experience by ensuring timely communication, organized scheduling, and thoughtful engagement throughout the process
• Support hiring for positions such as manufacturing engineers, material specialists, quality professionals, production planners, sales leaders, and other salaried roles tied to the initiative
• Work independently while collaborating with the broader talent acquisition team to meet hiring goals and adjust priorities as business needs evolve

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate or agency environment
• Demonstrated success recruiting for engineering, manufacturing, industrial, or other technical positions
• Strong talent sourcing skills with the ability to identify and engage specialized candidates
• Proven ability to influence hiring teams and operate as a consultative partner rather than a transactional recruiter
• Solid understanding of structured hiring practices, process discipline, and recruiting compliance
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems such as SuccessFactors or PeopleNow is preferred
• Exposure to data center industry hiring is strongly preferred
• Ability to ramp up quickly, manage priorities independently, and collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders

Compensation

$47.50-$55.00 Hourly

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