Talent Acquisition Lead

Talent Acquisition Lead – Manufacturing
Location: Sharon, MA 02067
Pay: $43–$66 per hour, depending on experience
Work Arrangement: Fully onsite for the first 3–4 months, then hybrid with 1–2 remote days per week
Start: Immediately
Position Summary:
The Panther Group is seeking a hands-on Talent Acquisition Lead for a growing manufacturing organization. This individual will lead recruiting while developing the processes, tools, and hiring practices needed to support significant workforce growth.

This role combines full-cycle recruiting with ownership of the talent acquisition function. You will manage approximately 30–35 requisitions, recruit for positions ranging from entry-level welders and production employees to engineers and other professionals, and help support a hiring goal of more than 125 employees over the next 12 months.

The Talent Acquisition Lead will report to the Senior Director of Human Resources and supervise a Recruiting Coordinator. Manufacturing recruiting experience is required.
Responsibilities:

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  Manage full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offer negotiation, and candidate follow-through.
  
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  Recruit for frontline manufacturing, skilled trades, engineering, technical, and professional positions.
  
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  Manage approximately 30–35 requisitions while balancing hiring priorities and maintaining timely communication.
  
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  Develop proactive sourcing strategies and candidate pipelines for current and anticipated openings.
  
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  Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand workforce needs, define candidate requirements, and establish recruiting plans.
  
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  Build and improve recruiting processes, interview practices, hiring workflows, and applicant tracking system usage.
  
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  Establish recruiting metrics and provide updates on hiring progress, pipeline activity, and sourcing challenges.
  
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  Provide market insights on candidate availability and recruiting strategies.
  
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  Create a consistent, professional experience for candidates and hiring managers throughout the hiring process.
  
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  Supervise, guide, and develop a Recruiting Coordinator.
  
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  Evaluate when external recruiting partners are needed and coordinate their support.
  
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  Identify opportunities to improve recruiting efficiency while maintaining hiring quality.
  

Qualifications:

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  High school diploma or equivalent.
  
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  Five or more years of progressive talent acquisition experience.
  
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  Manufacturing recruiting experience is required, including demonstrated success hiring production employees, technicians, welders, skilled trades, or other hourly manufacturing talent.
  
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  Experience recruiting engineering, technical, and professional positions.
  
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  Strong full-cycle recruiting skills, including proactive sourcing, candidate assessment, offer negotiation, and closing.
  
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  Experience managing high-volume hiring or supporting significant workforce growth.
  
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  Demonstrated ability to build, implement, or improve recruiting processes and practices.
  
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  Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, sourcing platforms, social media recruiting, and recruiting metrics.
  
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  Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple searches and deadlines.
  
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  Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and take ownership of recruiting results.
  
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  Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
  
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  Ability to work onsite in Sharon, MA, throughout the initial 3–4 months.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  SmartRecruiters experience.
  
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  Experience developing campus, trade school, or community recruiting partnerships.
  
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  Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments, including AS9100, ITAR, ISO, or similar requirements.
  
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  HRCI, SHRM, or AIRS certification.
  
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