Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

What You Will Do
We are seeking a dynamic Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to lead and inspire our recruitment team across the USCAN region and Global Functions. In this highly visible role, you will:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and process expertise to a team of talent acquisition professionals, hiring managers, and our RPO provider (hourly).
• Drive proactive workforce planning and talent pipelining in partnership with business leaders and HR partners across 17 US locations.
• Spearhead and own pivotal TA projects, including technology enhancements, vendor evaluations, and process improvements.
• Develop and implement innovative strategies to attract and engage prospects with a focus on strategic and hard-to-fill roles.
• Ensure compliance with all hiring regulations, including US law, OFCCP requirements, and company policies.

How You Will Do It

• Build strong relationships with business leaders and key employees to understand and respond to talent needs. This includes a keen focus on our plant operations throughout the US Region. Travel will be heavier at the outset of the role.
• Coach, evaluate, and develop your team to maximize effectiveness and support career growth.
• Assign workload and ensure a high level of expertise and customer service.
• Track KPIs, data integrity, and candidate/hiring manager satisfaction, leveraging Workday Recruit and other tools.
• Manage third-party agency relationships, including the RPO that manages hourly hiring across the region. Use them strategically to maintain team morale and workload.

What We Look For

• This is a hybrid role, three days a week, at our HQ in Glendale, WI.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, or related discipline required.
• At least 7 years of recruiting experience, with prior leadership or Clarios experience preferred.
• Deep knowledge of TA best practices, legal/regulatory requirements, and recruitment metrics.
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience with sourcing techniques, ATS (Workday Recruit), and recruitment marketing.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, more within the first 6-12 months - expect 25% travel at the outset.

What you get:

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire

• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts

• Parental and caregiver leave programs

• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits

• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership

• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristic