Talent Acquisition Manager in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania at Farmers Pride Inc

Job Title:

Manager, Talent Acquisition

Location:

Fredericksburg, PA

Department:

Human Resources – Talent & Organizational Development

Reports To:

Sr. Manager, Talent & Organizational Development

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager, Talent Acquisition leads the development and execution of Bell & Evans’ enterprise-wide recruiting strategy. This role is responsible for building scalable, data-driven talent acquisition processes that support hourly, professional, and leadership hiring across all operations.

The Manager serves as both a strategic partner and operational leader, ensuring alignment with workforce planning, employer branding, and organizational growth initiatives while leading and developing a team of recruiters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Talent Acquisition Strategy & Workforce Planning

• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth and plant expansion
• Partner with HRBPs and leadership to forecast workforce needs and hiring plans
• Establish recruiting KPIs (time-to-fill, quality of hire, retention, etc.) and track performance
• Build proactive pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles (e.g., maintenance, operations leadership)

2. Full-Cycle Recruitment Leadership

• Oversee full-cycle recruiting across hourly, salaried, and leadership roles
• Ensure consistent, structured interviews and selection processes across all functions
• Drive improvements in candidate experience and hiring manager effectiveness

3. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop Talent Acquisition team (Recruiters + TA Admin)
• Establish performance expectations, metrics, and development plans
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and capability-building initiatives

4. Employer Branding & Talent Marketing

• Develop and execute employer branding strategy in partnership with Marketing
• Oversee social media, job postings, and recruitment campaigns
• Enhance Bell & Evans’ reputation as an employer of choice in manufacturing

5. Process Improvement & Technology

• Standardize recruiting processes, workflows, and documentation
• Optimize ATS and recruiting tools for efficiency and reporting
• Implement best practices in compliance, documentation, and selection processes

6. Early Career & Pipeline Programs

• Oversee early career and Co-Op programs
• Build partnerships with schools, trade programs, and community organizations
• Develop structured onboarding and conversion strategies for Co-Op students

7. Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies
• Maintain audit-ready recruiting documentation and processes
• Partner with HR and legal on hiring-related risk mitigation

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly manages Talent Acquisition Specialists and support staff
• Responsible for team performance, hiring, coaching, and development

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (preferred)
• 5–8+ years of recruiting experience, including leadership responsibility
• Experience in high-volume and/or manufacturing environments strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong business partnership and influencing skills
• Data-driven decision making and analytics capability
• Experience building recruiting processes and infrastructure
• Strong communication and leadership presence

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Combination of office and plant environment
• Occasional travel between facilities
• Physical requirements consistent with standard HR leadership roles