Talent Manager

Posting Description

We are seeking a versatile and highly organized Talent Manager to join our search and staffing team. This role serves as a generalist recruiter supporting a mix of direct hire, executive search, and temporary/contract staffing engagements across a variety of industries and functions.

In addition to managing full-cycle recruitment for assigned searches, this individual will provide support for executive search projects and internal business operations, including documentation, research, recurring reporting, interview and meeting coordination, candidate presentation materials, and other project-based initiatives. This is an ideal opportunity for a recruiter who enjoys variety, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants exposure to multiple talent solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for direct hire, temporary/contract, and project-based hiring engagements.
• Source, screen, interview, and evaluate candidates across a broad range of functions and levels.
• Create and implement creative sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, internal databases, referrals, and networking.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the recruitment process.
• Coordinate interviews, feedback, offer negotiations, and onboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate candidate, client, and activity records within the firm's ATS and CRM systems.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience through proactive communication and follow-up.

Executive Search Support

• Support senior consultants and executive search leaders on retained, contained, and confidential executive-level searches.
• Conduct market research, talent mapping, and candidate identification efforts.
• Assist with candidate outreach, screening, and assessment activities.
• Prepare candidate presentations, search updates, client reports, and search documentation.
• Facilitate interview scheduling and executive-level candidate coordination.
• Assist with search strategy meetings, intake sessions, and client communications as needed.

Recruiting Operations & Internal Project Support

• Support recurring business reporting, recruiting metrics, and dashboard updates.
• Assist with documentation, process improvements, training materials, and knowledge management initiatives.
• Coordinate internal meetings, project plans, and cross-functional communications.
• Participate in special projects supporting recruiting operations, process optimization, and business growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with recruiting, sourcing, sales, and operational leaders to support overall team objectives.

Collaboration & Business Development Support

• Partner with colleagues across Talent Solutions, Search, Staffing, and RPO teams on shared initiatives.
• Support business development efforts through candidate market intelligence, talent insights, and networking activities.
• Represent the organization professionally in client interactions, industry events, networking functions, and recruiting communities.
• Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on client service and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting experience; agency recruiting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment across professional, managerial, and/or executive-level roles.
• Exposure to direct hire, temporary/contract staffing, executive search, or RPO environments preferred.
• Strong candidate sourcing and networking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high level of professionalism.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with ATS, CRM, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong project coordination and administrative skills.
• Self-directed, adaptable, and eager to learn new recruiting disciplines and business functions.

Success Factors

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Enjoys balancing recruiting, project support, and operational responsibilities.
• Can seamlessly flow across executive search, direct hire, and contract staffing assignments.
• Is diligent and process-driven while maintaining a high-touch candidate experience.
• Demonstrates accountability, initiative, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client and candidate service.

What We Offer:

We're proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO & paid holidays, 401(k) with match, exclusive discount programs, health & wellness programs, and more. Our PeopleFirst culture focuses on building and nurturing lifelong relationships with our employees because, at the end of the day, we exist to be there for others. The base salary range for this position is $60,000.00 – $80,000.00. The base salary offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location. Actual base salary offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

NFP and You... Better Together!

NFP is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer