<p>MPS Group, Inc., is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to join our team at our Headquarters located in Farmington Hills, Mi. This individual is responsible for developing and executing effective hiring strategies, managing the full-cycle recruitment process, leading the recruiting team, and partnering closely with hiring managers to secure top-tier talent in a timely manner. The Talent Acquisition Manager will also own the onboarding function, oversee two HR Coordinators, and lead key early career programs including internships. This is a hands-on leadership role, with the Talent Acquisition Manager directly managing and filling requisitions in addition to leading the recruiting and onboarding functions.</p> <p>Responsibilities and Job Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Develop and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract high-quality talent and support both immediate hiring needs and long-term organizational goals. </li><li>Actively manage and execute full-cycle recruiting for assigned requisitions, serving as a hands-on recruiter while also leading the overall talent acquisition function. </li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the recruiting function, providing coaching and direction to drive performance, accountability, and operational excellence. </li><li>Manage and support the full-cycle recruitment process from sourcing and screening through interviewing, selection and onboarding. </li><li>Provide direct oversight of one Recruiter and two HR Coordinators, ensuring alignment, productivity, continuous development, and clear role ownership across recruiting and onboarding functions. </li><li>Ensure recruitment targets are met while delivering seamless, timely, and high-quality experience for candidates and hiring managers. </li><li>Own and manage the company-wide onboarding process to ensure compliance, consistency, and an engaging new-hire experience. </li><li>Provide direct leadership, guidance, and day-to-day oversight to two HR Coordinators responsible for onboarding administration, HRIS data entry, compliance documentation, and employee communications. </li><li>Establish clear expectations, workflows, service-level standards, and accountability for onboarding-related activities, including pre-boarding, background checks, I-9/E-Verify completion, HRIS accuracy, and file management. </li><li>Partner closely with HR Coordinators to ensure all onboarding documentation, checklists, and processes remain up to date, audit-ready, and compliant with federal, state, and local employment laws. </li><li>Coach and develop HR Coordinators by providing ongoing feedback, training, and support to strengthen attention to detail, responsiveness, and customer service to employees and managers. </li><li>Monitor onboarding volume, timelines, and quality to ensure new hires and hiring managers receive timely communication and high-touch experience. </li><li>Act as the escalation point for complex onboarding issues, compliance concerns, or employee experience challenges, ensuring swift resolution. </li><li>Continuously evaluate and improve onboarding workflows, tools, and systems (including HRIS and ATS integrations) to drive efficiency, accuracy, and positive employee experience. </li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional partners (HR, Payroll, IT, Hiring Managers) to ensure seamless coordination of all onboarding requirements. </li><li>Set expectations that employee and manager inquiries related to onboarding are handled promptly, professionally, and within established response-time standards. </li><li>Build strong relationships with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, role requirements, and team dynamics. </li><li>Develop tailored recruitment strategies to meet departmental and organizational goals. </li><li>Conduct candidate evaluations, interviews, and reference checks. </li><li>Provide timely, constructive feedback to hiring managers and candidates throughout the hiring process. </li><li>Draft compelling job postings and manage distribution across job boards and social platforms. </li><li>Ensure consistent employer brand representation and recommend enhancements to improve the careers website and overall employer brand visibility. </li><li>Monitor, analyze, and report on recruitment metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. </li><li>Provide regular updates and insights to senior leadership. </li><li>Lead or support key initiatives such as internship programs, talent pipelines, career pathways, and recruitment-related events. </li><li>Ensure alignment with broader organizational talent strategies. </li><li>Directly manage and run the company's internship program, ensuring quality, structure, and alignment with early-career talent objectives. </li><li>Manage and optimize the Paycor Recruiting system to streamline processes and enhance candidate experience. </li><li>Represent the organization at job fairs, career expos, campus events, and networking opportunities. </li><li>Maintain accurate and compliant documentation of all recruitment and onboarding activities in accordance with company policies and employment laws. </li></ul> <p>Requirements and Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field. </li><li>Minimum of 5 years of recruiting experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role within talent acquisition. </li><li>Demonstrated experience successfully balancing hands-on recruiting responsibilities with team leadership and strategic oversight. </li><li>Experience with Paycor Recruiting or similar ATS platforms. </li><li>Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and employment laws. </li><li>Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders. </li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills. </li><li>Demonstrated leadership ability with experience coaching and developing recruiting teams. </li><li>Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. </li><li>Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. </li><li>Familiarity with professional networks for sourcing talent. </li><li>Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail. </li></ul>