Talent Acquisition Manager

Overview

• The Manager- Talent Acquisition leads recruitment delivery and onboarding integration, managing a team of three recruiters while hiring for key roles.
• The role ensures a seamless candidate-to-employee journey aligned with business and people priorities.
• Oversee and manage end-to- end talent acquisition operations for all levels of positions (entry-level to senior leadership) within the company.
• Ensure recruiting processes are efficient, well-coordinated, and deliver timely results to meet the staffing needs of all departments.
• Personally handle recruitment for mid-level and senior hires, engaging with candidates, conducting thorough interviews/assessments, and guiding hiring managers in selection decisions.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3 recruiters.
• Ensure the team delivers on recruitment targets while maintaining a strong focus on candidate care and professionalism.
• Partner closely with HR integrate the onboarding process into recruitment.
• Champion a seamless transition from candidate to employee by coordinating pre-boarding activities, orientation scheduling, and initial training.
• Monitor new hire integration and satisfaction, addressing any gaps to continually improve the onboarding experience.
• Drive a “candidate-first” approach throughout the hiring process, ensuring that every touchpoint (from application through offer and onboarding) reflects a positive, engaging experience.
• Implement initiatives to enhance employer branding and communication.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and OD team to align recruitment plans with the company’s strategic workforce plan.
• Manage manpower forecasting in collaboration with OD team.
• Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment workflows, tools, and policies to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Leverage data and recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, quality of hire, candidate satisfaction scores, etc.) to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with labor laws, company policies, and aviation industry regulations – including overseeing background checks, reference verifications, and any required security clearances or medical evaluations for new hires.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Work on enhancing the employer brand within by representing the company at industry events, career fairs, and campus recruiting drives (if applicable).
• Develop recruitment marketing materials and social media campaigns that highlight the company’s culture, values, and employee experience, helping to attract a diverse pipeline of high-quality candidates.
• Prepare and present regular reports on recruitment progress, challenges, and achievements to the Head of Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience and other senior leaders.
• Top competencies required
• Strategic mindset - Ability to align recruitment and onboarding strategies with organizational goals.
• Stakeholder management – Build trusted relationships with hiring managers, HR and senior leadership; manages expectations effectively.
• Candidate and employee experience orientation – Prioritizes a seamless, high-quality journey from attraction through onboarding.
• Team leadership and coaching – Guides and supports recruiters with clear direction, feedback and development.
• Project and process management – Organizes competing priorities and drives continuous process improvements.
• Analytical thinking – Leverages recruitment data and onboarding feedback to inform decisions and optimize results.
• Strong communication skills – Develops compelling messaging to promote the employer brand and communicates with clarity across all levels.
• Problem solving and adaptability – Responds quickly to recruitment challenges and adjusts approaches in a dynamic environment.
• Collaboration and partnership – Works cross-functionally with HR, L&D and Employee Services to ensure aligned delivery.
• Integrity – Maintains confidentiality, fairness and ethical standards in all hiring and onboarding activities.