Talent Acquisition & Development Manager

Talent Acquisition & Development Manager

Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Vice President of Human Resources
Location: Cumberland Foreside, Maine (Hybrid)
Schedule: 36 hours per week | 4-day workweek (3 days onsite, 1 day remote)
Salary Range: $80,000–$85,000 annually

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition & Development Manager is responsible for leading recruitment strategies, building strong talent pipelines, and supporting onboarding, employee development, and HR compliance initiatives across the organization's operations in 13 states.

This position serves as a trusted strategic partner to Regional Managers, Vice Presidents, and operational leaders to anticipate workforce needs, attract and retain qualified talent, and strengthen hiring practices throughout the organization.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, relationship-driven HR professional who combines strong recruiting expertise with a passion for training, process improvement, and organizational development.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate selection, and offer coordination.

• Partner with Regional Managers and Vice Presidents to anticipate staffing needs, identify hiring challenges, and develop proactive recruitment strategies.

• Build and maintain talent pipelines for operational, administrative, and leadership positions across 13 states.

• Develop effective sourcing strategies through job boards, professional networks, employee referrals, and community partnerships.

• Collaborate with leadership to develop job descriptions, establish hiring priorities, and support workforce planning initiatives.

• Track recruitment metrics, identify trends, and recommend improvements to hiring processes and candidate experience.

Onboarding & Talent Development

• Coordinate and continuously improve onboarding processes to ensure a consistent and positive new hire experience.

• Partner with hiring managers to support new employee orientation, integration, and required onboarding activities.

• Develop and facilitate training programs focused on interview preparation, effective interviewing techniques, candidate evaluation, and hiring best practices.

• Create training materials, resources, and tools to strengthen management capabilities and promote consistency across locations.

• Support employee development and retention initiatives through effective onboarding, training, and talent development programs.

HR Compliance & Training

• Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations across the organization's 13-state footprint.

• Coordinate and track required employee and management training, including state-mandated compliance programs.

• Monitor regulatory changes affecting recruitment, onboarding, and training requirements.

• Partner with HR leadership to update policies, procedures, and training materials as needed.

• Maintain accurate recruitment, onboarding, and training documentation.

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and promote consistent HR practices across locations.

Strategic Partnership & HR Initiatives

• Serve as a trusted resource to Regional Managers, Vice Presidents, and operational leadership on talent acquisition, hiring practices, and workforce development.

• Collaborate with leadership to identify staffing challenges, talent gaps, and opportunities for improvement.

• Support initiatives that strengthen talent retention, internal development, and long-term workforce planning.

• Partner with HR leadership on special projects and initiatives that support organizational effectiveness and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred.

• 3–5 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, human resources, or a related function.

• Experience supporting multi-location or multi-state operations strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of recruitment strategies, onboarding practices, and applicable employment regulations.

• Experience developing or facilitating employee and management training programs preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with senior leadership and operational managers.

• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining strong attention to detail.

• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, HRIS platforms, and Microsoft Office.

• SHRM-CP, PHR, or related professional certification preferred.

Work Location & Schedule

This position offers a hybrid, four-day workweek totaling 36 hours, consisting of three days onsite at our Cumberland Foreside, Maine office and one day working remotely.

Candidates must reside within reasonable commuting distance of Cumberland Foreside, Maine, or be willing to relocate prior to beginning employment.

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a collaborative, resourceful professional who enjoys building relationships, connecting talented individuals with opportunities, and helping managers become more effective at recruiting and hiring.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, managing recruitment across multiple states, facilitating training initiatives, and contributing to a positive, consistent employee experience throughout the organization.

This job description outlines the general responsibilities of the position and may be modified based on organizational needs.