Talent Acquisition Senior Manager

Description

TALENT ACQUISITION SENIOR MANAGER

Position Summary

Okland is seeking a strategic, high accountability, people-first Talent Acquisition Manager to lead our TA Team. If you're known for driving outcomes and alignment, coaching and elevating others, and creating a remarkable experience for candidates and hiring managers, we want to talk to you. In this role, you'll drive strategy not through authority, but through trust and partnership. You will thrive in this role if you bring high emotional intelligence, a collaborative mindset, and a deep belief in continuous improvement—both in how we hire and how we lead.

About Us

Founded in 1918, Okland Construction operates as a regional general contracting and construction management company with nearly 1,000 employees and growing. It supervises the architectural, engineering, bidding, contracting, building, and inspection from the beginning to the end of the project and specializes in concrete self-preform on a large commercial scale.

WHY OKLAND

• A people focused culture united by our shared values
• Progressive leadership
• Growth, training, and development opportunities
• Competitive salary rates
• Generous PTO
• Health, Life, & Disability Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Employee Recognition and rewards
• Company bonus eligibility
• Having a voice. We provide empowerment and influence to all our team members.
• A commitment to delivering the most remarkable experience for all stakeholders
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Strategy and Leadership:

• Own full-cycle recruiting for high-impact roles across the organization.
• Lead and develop a team of recruiters through coaching, mentorship, and clear expectations.
• Create a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous feedback.
• Enable your team to grow, learn, and take ownership of their impact.
• Partner with department leaders to define hiring needs and develop effective evaluation strategies.
• Translate workforce plans into proactive hiring roadmaps and sourcing campaigns.
• Work cross-functionally with the People team, department heads, and hiring managers to create alignment and momentum around talent priorities.
• Serve as a trusted partner and coach, helping others understand how to assess, select, and support talent effectively.
• Build and nurture talent pipelines through sourcing strategies, networking, and partnerships.
  
  

Candidate Experience & Communication

• Communicate consistently and proactively with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure that every candidate—from passive prospect to final offer—feels respected, informed, and valued.
• Elevate our employer brand through thoughtful communication and consistent representation in the market.
• Act as a culture ambassador who brings warmth, professionalism, and integrity to every interaction.
  
  

Process & Tools Optimization

• Own and optimize recruiting systems and workflows, including our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Standardize interview processes and develop tools to support structured, bias-aware evaluations.
• Train and coach hiring managers on best practices in interviewing and candidate selection.
  
  

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Use recruiting metrics to drive transparency, accountability, and deliver value.
• Regularly report on pipeline health, open requisitions, and hiring trends.
• Identify bottlenecks and continuously improve processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
  
  

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 5 years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience, including 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success hiring for a wide range of roles in fast-paced, growing companies.
• Experience with ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and talent analytics tools.
• Construction or technical hiring experience a plus, but not required.
• Pre-employment Background Check Required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Requirements

• Excellent EQ and communication, with high attention to detail and professionalism.
• Strong understanding of recruiting workflows, hiring compliance, and candidate evaluation techniques.
• Ability to analyze and report recruiting metrics with clarity and insight.
• Operates with humility, curiosity, and a strong sense of ownership.
• Thrives in fast-moving, team-oriented environments.
• Passionate about creating inclusive and equitable hiring practices.
  
  

Okland is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, Okland also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.

Notice to all Employment, Staffing, and Recruiting Agencies and Recruiters: We please ask that you do not directly email, call, or visit our hiring managers. Okland Construction does not accept unsolicited resumes, and should any be received from a third party, they will not be considered unless a signed agreement is in place. If you would like to discuss becoming a preferred staffing vendor for Okland Construction, please contact our recruitment team, who will advise you on the process.