Talent Acquisition Manager at US Conec in Hickory, NC

US Conec, Ltd. Engineering Innovation. Precision Plastics. Powering AI. US Conec, Ltd. is a trusted, global company that prides itself on engineering excellence—creating innovative connectivity solutions that support today’s most important technologies. We foster a friendly, inclusive culture that values teamwork, creativity, and mutual respect. At US Conec, you’ll find real opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact in a company that genuinely cares about its people and its customers. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment, this is a place where you can build your future—whether your interests lie in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or beyond. Talent Acquisition Manager Join a High-Growth, Innovative Team US Conec is seeking a strategic and operationally focused Talent Acquisition Manager to lead recruiting operations, workforce planning initiatives, process improvement efforts, and proactive talent strategies across the organization. This role is ideal for a recruiting leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth technical and manufacturing environment and enjoys building scalable processes, developing recruiting teams, partnering with leadership, and driving operational excellence. The Talent Acquisition Manager will partner closely with business leaders, HR, and recruiting staff to support current and future hiring needs while enhancing the overall candidate and hiring manager experience. This role will also support select global recruiting initiatives and play a key role in strengthening US Conec’s employer brand and talent infrastructure. What You’ll Do Talent Acquisition Leadership & Strategy Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with organizational growth and evolving business needs Lead, mentor, and support recruiting team members while driving accountability and operational consistency Partner with leadership teams to forecast hiring needs and develop proactive staffing and pipelining strategies Design and improve recruiting processes, workflows, and operational procedures to support scalability and efficiency Utilize hiring trends, labor market insights, and recruiting metrics to drive strategic decision-making Develop talent mapping strategies for critical and hard-to-fill positions Optimize utilization of Greenhouse ATS and recruiting technologies to improve reporting, workflow management, compliance, and recruiting effectiveness Lead interview training initiatives and partner with hiring teams to develop structured interview processes, scorecards, interview guides, and consistent evaluation methodologies Support recruiting initiatives across multiple business functions and select global locations Recruiting Operations Oversee recruiting operations across manufacturing, technical, professional, and leadership positions Partner with hiring managers and HR leadership to establish recruiting priorities, timelines, and hiring strategies Support offer strategy and hiring recommendations in partnership with HR and business leaders Track and report recruiting metrics including pipeline health, source effectiveness, hiring trends, and operational efficiencies Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to recruiting operations, candidate experience, and onboarding Manage relationships with external recruiting agencies and recruiting partners as needed Employer Branding Partner with Marketing to strengthen US Conec’s employer brand through recruitment marketing initiatives, social media, networking events, career fairs, and community partnerships Represent US Conec at recruitment events, university recruiting activities, and industry functions Ensure company culture, values, and career opportunities are effectively communicated throughout the hiring process What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred 5–10+ years of experience in talent acquisition and recruiting operations Experience supporting recruiting operations in a fast-paced, high-growth technical and/or manufacturing environment required Experience leading recruiting teams and driving operational excellence across multiple business functions preferred Experience supporting recruiting initiatives across multiple sites and/or global locations preferred Strong knowledge of workforce planning, recruiting operations, talent mapping, pipelining strategies, and process improvement methodologies Advanced experience with applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies required; Greenhouse ATS experience highly preferred Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels Experience developing recruiting metrics, dashboards, and reporting to support strategic decision-making Why US Conec? At US Conec, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape talent strategy for a growing global organization while building scalable recruiting operations that directly impact business success. We are looking for a collaborative leader who is passionate about continuous improvement, operational excellence, and creating an outstanding hiring experience. US Conec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Join US Conec today and be part of a team that values each other, promotes innovation and growth, and strives to exceed customer expectations in everything we do. US Conec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics