Lead Talent Acquisition & HR Generalist

The Lead Talent Acquisition & HR Generalist oversees the HR generalist team to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of HR services throughout the organization. This role blends leadership with hands-on HR management, encompassing talent acquisition, employee relations, and engagement. Collaborating closely with HR leadership, the Lead TA & HR Generalist mentors and guides the HR Generalists to provide exceptional support to employees and managers across all HR functions.

Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition (Recruitment & Onboarding):

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to meet the organization's talent needs.
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of recruiters, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Work closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements and ensure alignment with department goals.
• Stay current on industry trends and innovative sourcing techniques to attract high-quality candidates.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience through the recruitment process.
• Represent the company at job fairs, career events, and networking functions to build relationships and attract top talent.
• Oversee the candidate onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition from hiring to integration.
• Ensure recruitment practices comply with all applicable labor laws and regulations.
• Manage full recruitment cycle, from job posting to candidate selection and onboarding.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline through networking, professional organizations and online sourcing.

Team Leadership & Management:

• Lead, mentor and supervise a team of HR Generalists, providing guidance, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Manage day-to-day HR operations, ensuring that HR Generalists effectively handle recruitment, employee relations, and other HR-related tasks.
• Foster a collaborative, positive, and high-performance culture within the HR team.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with HR Generalists to monitor progress, provide feedback, and address challenges.

Employee Relations:

• Serve as the primary point of escalation for complex employee relations issues.
• Support HR Generalists in resolving employee concerns or conflicts, offering guidance on appropriate approaches to resolve disputes.

Employee Engagement & Retention:

• Collaborate with HR leadership to develop and implement employee engagement strategies and retention programs.
• Oversee the process of regular employee check-ins, ensuring that employees have a platform for discussing their goals, concerns, and development opportunities.
• Regularly meet with people leaders to discuss team performance, provide HR guidance, and address employee-related challenges.
• Lead initiatives to ensure a positive employee experience from onboarding through exit.

Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition and/or generalist HR roles.
• Familiarity with employment laws and HR best practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.