Talent Acquisition Partner – Skilled Trades

RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead enterprise-wide recruiting strategies for critical, technical, leadership, and hard-to-fill positions. Partner with business leaders to develop workforce plans aligned to short- and long-term business objectives. Provide labor market intelligence, talent insights, and recruiting recommendations to leadership teams. Build and maintain strategic talent pipelines to support future workforce demands. Develop and manage partnerships with technical schools, colleges, universities, workforce boards, and industry organizations. Lead employer branding and talent attraction initiatives to strengthen Waupaca Foundry's employment brand. Drive continuous improvement efforts within recruiting processes, candidate experience, and hiring manager experience. Identify recruiting trends, workforce risks, and opportunities through data analysis and talent intelligence. Lead enterprise recruiting projects and strategic talent initiatives. Represent Waupaca Foundry at industry, educational, and community events. Partner with HR and operational leaders on succession planning, workforce development, and talent pipeline strategies. SCOPE & ACCOUNTABILITYEnterprise-wide influence across multiple business units, functions, and locations. Own talent pipeline strategies, workforce partnerships, and recruiting initiatives that impact organizational performance. Provide thought leadership and strategic recommendations to HR and business leaders. Lead complex recruiting projects and enterprise-wide talent initiatives. Serve as a mentor and internal consultant to recruiters and hiring leaders.

CORE COMPETENCIES: Strategic Thinking Business Acumen Influence Consultative Partnership Workforce Planning Relationship Building Data-Driven Decision MakingQUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.5+ years of progressive recruiting, talent acquisition, workforce development, or talent management experience. Experience supporting manufacturing, skilled trades, technical, engineering, or professional recruiting preferred. Demonstrated success influencing leaders and driving talent-related business outcomes. Experience leading projects, partnerships, or strategic recruiting initiatives.

BENEFITS: Short and long term disability Life insurance 401(k)Employer funded retirement plan Paid vacations/holidays Wellness program Fitness membership Employee assistance program (EAP)Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.