Manager, Talent Acqusition
2 days ago
San Diego
Job Description Employment Type: Full-Time | Salary | Exempt Pay Range: $106,005 - $125,000 Location: Vigor Marine CM San Diego, 1995 Bay Front Street, San Diego, CA 92113 Who We Are Vigor Marine CM San Diego, a Vigor Marine Group company, builds on the proud legacy of Continental Maritime of San Diego (CMSD) to stand as a vital force on San Diego’s working waterfront. As a certified Master Ship Repair Contractor for the U.S. Navy, our skilled professionals have successfully completed hundreds of ship repair and modernization projects for the Navy and Military Sealift Command. We perform maintenance and modernization on all classes of major surface vessels, including CVN, CG, and DDG, as well as amphibious ships such as LHD, LHA, LSD, LPD, and auxiliary ships. Our work spans a full range of Combatant, Hull, Mechanical and Electrical, and Habitability systems, supporting the readiness and mission success of the U.S. Fleet. Position Specifics The Talent Acquisition Manager leads and actively participates in the organization’s recruitment efforts, managing full-cycle talent acquisition activities, across all levels of the organization, from entry-level positions to senior leadership roles, while overseeing daily recruiting operations. This role serves as a working manager responsible for sourcing, recruiting, and hiring qualified candidates while also guiding and supporting the work of talent acquisition team members across the enterprise. The position partners with hiring managers, HR leadership, and operational leaders to understand workforce needs and execute effective recruitment strategies that support business objectives. The Talent Acquisition Manager ensures recruitment practices are efficient, compliant, and aligned with the organization’s values and workforce priorities. In addition to direct recruiting responsibilities, the role supports broader talent management efforts by strengthening talent pipelines, supporting workforce development partnerships, and helping ensure a strong candidate and new hire experience across the organization. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Talent Acquisition Management & Full-Cycle Recruiting • Leads and actively participates in full-cycle recruitment activities including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer management for a variety of positions across the organization ranging from entry-level roles to senior-level management., • Manages an active requisition workload of approximately 10 to 15 open requisitions simultaneously while overseeing the progress of open positions across the recruiting team to ensure timely hiring outcomes., • Partners with hiring managers to define job requirements, develop effective recruitment strategies, and identify the skills and competencies required for success., • Guides hiring managers through interview planning, candidate evaluation, and hiring decisions to ensure fair, consistent, and effective hiring practices., • Ensures a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process by maintaining clear communication and professional engagement with applicants., • Monitors open requisitions, candidate pipelines, and recruiting metrics to ensure positions are progressing efficiently through the hiring process., • Supports hiring managers in developing job descriptions or refining existing job descriptions to accurately reflect role requirements., • Develops and implements sourcing strategies that leverage both traditional and non-traditional recruitment channels., • Builds relationships with workforce development partners including community colleges, trade schools, workforce development programs, and industry organizations to expand candidate pipelines., • Participates in job fairs, recruiting events, school outreach activities, and community engagement efforts to promote employment opportunities and strengthen workforce pipelines., • Supports initiatives that broaden access to qualified candidates and promote diverse candidate pools across all levels of the organization., • Oversees recruiting workflows and applicant tracking systems to ensure recruiting processes remain organized, efficient, and compliant., • Partners with HRIS and HR leadership to ensure recruiting systems support effective candidate tracking, reporting, and data integrity., • Monitors recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, requisition aging, and applicant flow to identify trends and opportunities for improvement., • Continuously evaluates recruiting practices and recommends improvements that enhance hiring efficiency and candidate experience., • Collaborates with HR colleagues to ensure recruiting activities align with broader talent management practices including onboarding, workforce development, and employee engagement., • Supports the development of workforce pipeline programs and entry pathways for production, technical, and professional employees., • Works with HR and operational leaders to strengthen the transition from candidate selection to successful onboarding., • The Talent Acquisition Manager operates with moderate independence while supporting the organization’s recruitment strategy and day-to-day hiring needs. The role requires balancing hands-on recruiting responsibilities with oversight of recruiting processes and team members., • Direct supervision of Talent Acquisition Specialists, Talent Acquisition Coordinators, or other recruiting team members as assigned. Regular collaboration with: • HR leadership and HR team members, • Hiring managers and operational leaders, • Internal employees and job candidates, • Community colleges, workforce development partners, and industry organizations, • Demonstrated expertise in full-cycle recruitment including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and candidate selection across roles ranging from entry-level to senior-level management., • Advanced level of understanding in recruiting strategies for technical, production, and professional roles., • Knowledge of employment laws and regulatory requirements related to recruitment including Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action compliance., • Ability to manage an average of 10 to 15 active requisitions simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and organization., • Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies to manage hiring workflows., • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and external partners., • Ability to analyze recruiting data and metrics to improve hiring outcomes., • Comfortable working in a dynamic environment where workforce needs may shift based on operational demands., • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field preferred., • Minimum seven (7) years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment., • Minimum three (3) years of experience supervising or leading recruiting staff required., • Experience recruiting within industrial, manufacturing, shipbuilding, construction, or similarly complex operational environments preferred., • Experience working in regulated or federal contractor environments is highly desirable. The role requires the ability to perform standard office functions including extended periods of computer use, communication, and data analysis. Occasional visits to operational or industrial environments may be required. The position also requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, analyze workforce challenges, and respond effectively to changing business needs. TRAVEL: Occasional travel may be required to support recruiting initiatives, workforce development partnerships, hiring events, and collaboration with operational sites. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed in an office environment with occasional visits to shipyards or industrial areas where personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required. ADA Disclaimer: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Our Commitment At Vigor Marine CM San Diego, our management team is dedicated to providing the structure, tools, and environment necessary for success. We are committed to: • Teamwork and Integrity, • Professional Conduct, • Customer Satisfaction and Total Quality, • Open Communication, • Environmental Awareness and Empowerment at Every Level Equal Employment Opportunity Vigor Marine CM San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Veterans and individuals with disabilities. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions. We offer excellent company-paid benefits and a savings plan. How to Apply In Person: Vigor Marine CM San Diego 1995 Bay Front Street San Diego, CA 92113