Talent Acquisition Manager – Hourly Craft Recruitment

Join a respected Des Moines, IA employer with a hybrid work model and a strong commitment to people, process, and performance. The Weitz Company offers a hybrids-friendly environment, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package as you lead a high-volume craft and hourly recruitment team. This Talent Acquisition Manager role focuses on optimizing talent pipelines, driving full-cycle recruiting, and aligning efforts with workforce planning to strengthen the organization from the inside out.

What we offer

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to a high-volume craft and hourly recruiting team, including workload delegation, performance feedback, development opportunities, goal setting, and recognition
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions: craft job ads, source candidates, screen applications, conduct interviews, present offers, and coordinate pre-employment tasks
• Deliver an excellent candidate experience through timely communication, role knowledge, and professionalism
• Act as a business advisor to forecast staffing needs, analyze market data, and build strategies to shorten time-to-fill, raise quality of hire, and source for hard-to-fill, critical roles
• Lead new position intake meetings with hiring leaders to ensure strong partnership throughout the process
• Proactively build talent pipelines via sourcing tools, community partnerships, industry associations, and hiring events
• Identify and reengage previous candidates and past employees for current or future opportunities
• Ensure a consistent recruitment process across the organization with clear communication to hiring teams and candidates
• Manage recruiting vendors, including agencies, background checks, and sourcing tools, ensuring quality and service levels
• Track and report recruitment metrics; apply insights to refine strategies in partnership with HR leadership and business units
• Identify opportunities to streamline recruitment workflows while maintaining compliance
• Partner with business units and HR on succession planning and internal mobility
• Champion the company employment brand across recruiting networks, tailoring content for craft and salaried audiences
• Represent the company professionally in all interactions

Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience in recruiting and talent acquisition
• 3+ years of experience managing a high-volume recruitment team
• Experience in the AEC related industry to understand project-based workforce needs is highly preferred
• Degree required; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities focused on team development
• Excellent customer service skills for internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to build positive relationships and connect with others
• Independent judgement, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Analytical mindset and comfort using data to inform decisions
• Commitment to delivering an excellent candidate experience
• Ability to identify, attract, and evaluate quality candidates
• High initiative, drive, professionalism, and business acumen
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish or Arabic is a plus but not required

Technologies

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Workday

Visa sponsorship

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

Unsolicited resumes

The company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the company. Please, no phone calls or emails.