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Role Description

This position functions as a player-coach, providing operational leadership to the recruiting team while actively managing requisitions and contributing directly to hiring outcomes. The Talent Acquisition Manager reports to a Director and supports the operational execution of the organization’s recruiting function.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Talent Acquisition Office (TAO)
• Manage a team of recruiters responsible for supporting the organization’s hiring needs
• Serve as the primary point of coordination between hiring managers and the recruiting team
• Ensure requisitions are prioritized appropriately and hiring processes are executed efficiently and compliantly

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to initiate, approve, and prioritize requisitions
• Review requisitions to ensure they are accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable employment laws and company policies
• Develop and maintain screening questions for requisitions that effectively evaluate candidates
• Supervise and coach Talent Acquisition Specialists, providing guidance on recruiting strategy, sourcing approaches, and candidate management
• Manage and prioritize active requisitions and direct the recruiting team’s daily workload
• Train new recruiters in recruiting processes, sourcing strategies, and company-specific practices
• Approve team timecards and PTO requests and support day-to-day personnel management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for hiring managers regarding recruiting activity, referrals, and candidate pipeline status
• Maintain an active requisition load and participate directly in sourcing, screening, and submitting candidates
• Monitor and maintain quality and accuracy of data, notes, and candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Track recruiting performance metrics including submittal volume, conversion ratios, and overall candidate quality
• Prepare quarterly reports on hiring activity, including number of candidate starts
• Monitor sourcing effectiveness and ensure recruiting resources are being used efficiently
• Monitor recruiting advertising and sourcing spend to ensure it remains within approved budget
• Provide input on compensation benchmarking and salary survey data
• Evaluate recruiting processes and workflows and provide recommendations for operational improvements

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience supporting recruiting in a government contracting environment
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple recruiting priorities
• Experience working within the iCIMS Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Education

• A completed bachelor's degree is required

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off

EEO

Ardent Eagle Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to disability or protected veteran status.