Talent Acquisition Supervisor

Own the end-to-end talent acquisition lifecycle for METS, leading strategy, compliance, and recruiting operations onsite in Portland, MI.

Responsibilities

• Lead data-driven recruitment strategies to support METS growth milestones while maintaining strict compliance.
• Plan and expand talent attraction efforts, including organizing, scaling, and attending career fairs, campus events, and regional networking opportunities.
• Collaborate with METS management to co-author recruitment marketing materials for both physical and digital channels.
• Supervise and mentor the talent acquisition team through daily coaching, performance support, and feedback.
• Assess team training needs and implement professional development to strengthen recruiting capabilities.
• Build a collaborative culture across METS by strengthening relationships among corporate departments.
• Partner with district leadership to define localized job criteria, set hiring expectations, and design customized staffing plans.
• Drive adoption of the METS Drives platform by providing district leaders training and technical support to automate candidate workflow.
• Act as a trusted brand ambassador, demonstrating professionalism and supporting customer loyalty during external interactions.
• Monitor and audit key hiring metrics to improve pipeline efficiency and evaluate talent lifecycle health.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and labor requirements, including EEO and ADA guidelines.
• Conduct ongoing regulatory research to stay current on evolving Department of Transportation (DOT) and government hiring rules.

Requirements

• 2 to 3 years of proven, results-driven recruiting experience in a challenging environment.
• Leadership experience with a track record of coordinating and/or mentoring a talent acquisition team.
• Strong knowledge of specialized technical frameworks, including DOT or comparable regulatory hiring requirements.
• Working understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws, with explicit knowledge of EEO, ADA, and government guidelines.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality for sensitive candidate, client, and proprietary company information.
• Advanced proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and sourcing networks such as LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, including intermediate-to-advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Functional knowledge of modern social media platforms used for corporate recruiting and digital employer branding.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills across in-person, telephone, and written interactions, with a consultative, positive approach.
• Proactive problem-solving and project management skills, including the ability to address district or candidate issues promptly.
• Analytical mindset for tracking talent metrics and converting data into recruiting decisions.
• Creative, out-of-the-box thinking focused on building innovative pipelines and strengthening district client loyalty.
• Ability to work effectively from a dedicated home office with high productivity and seamless digital communication.
• Occasional travel availability for corporate meetings, specialized training, and regional recruiting events.
• Integrity and professionalism at public-facing campus events and job fairs on behalf of METS.
• Ability to complete standard background screenings and regulatory checks required for work with public districts and DOT-regulated environments.

Technologies

• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Social media platforms
• METS Drives

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay

• $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Work Location

• In person

Location: Portland, MI (onsite)