Job Description
The Senior Manager, Recruiting at Gotion Inc. leads talent acquisition efforts for manufacturing and technical roles related to energy storage systems, building and managing a high-performing recruitment team to support the company's growth in sustainable energy technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy for manufacturing, engineering, and technical roles, focusing on ESS and related industries
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of recruiters across Illinois and California
- Partner with department leaders to understand hiring needs and align recruitment efforts with business goals
- Lead candidate sourcing using innovative techniques to build a pipeline of qualified candidates
- Streamline the end-to-end recruitment process from role planning to onboarding
- Collaborate on employer branding initiatives to showcase the company's sustainability and innovation commitments
- Track and analyze recruitment metrics to improve hiring processes and report progress to leadership
- Ensure recruitment activities comply with federal and state labor laws
- Oversee university recruiting programs to connect students with opportunities
- Stay informed on industry trends to anticipate talent needs and maintain a competitive edge
- Build relationships with local communities and training programs to support talent development
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Master's degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) is preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Experience in scaling talent acquisition efforts from hundreds to thousands of employees across exempt and non-exempt roles.
- Proven experience recruiting for manufacturing or technical hardware roles, ideally within the energy storage systems (ESS) industry or adjacent sectors such as automotive, renewable energy, or battery technology.
- Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing recruitment teams.
- Deep knowledge of recruitment strategies for technical and manufacturing roles, including sourcing passive candidates.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop talent.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage with candidates, hiring managers, and senior leadership.
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, ideally Greenhouse, and recruitment tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed.
- Analytical mindset with experience using recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, candidate satisfaction) to drive decision-making.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while managing multiple priorities.
- Full-time position based in Manteno, Illinois, with occasional travel for industry events, job fairs, or to other Gotion locations.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range: $145,000 - $165,000 with 15-20% bonus
Relocation assistance
Full-time position with a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Opportunities for industry travel for events and job fairs
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