Manager, Talent Acquisition

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

At FlightSafety International, our Talent Acquisition team is pivotal in attracting, engaging, and retaining exceptional talent. We are dedicated to providing a best-in-class experience for both candidates and hiring teams, all while fostering a fun and dynamic work environment. Our culture and people are essential to our growth and success, and we seek team members who excel at identifying top-tier talent.  As a Manager, Talent Acquisition, you will play a dual role as both leader and recruiter. You will be responsible for managing and developing a team of recruiters as well as sourcing and recruiting the best talent. Building strong relationships with internal business partners, you will be their trusted advisor for all talent acquisition needs, ensuring we meet our hiring goals. You will stay informed about the latest trends and innovative recruiting techniques to maintain our competitive edge and deliver a world-class experience to our partners and candidates. Your passion for people and commitment to developing your team members will be crucial to their success and in shaping the future of FlightSafety International by bringing in top talent.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Build and lead a highly efficient, customer-facing team of Talent Acquisition (TA) professionals who are knowledgeable, proactive, responsive, and client-focused. Ensure consistency in recruitment strategy and practices across the organization, aligning with the Talent Acquisition Strategy. Enable a team of recruiters by managing, mentoring, coaching, and developing their performance.
• Requisition Management: Manage a requisition load of 10-20 positions.
• Partnership: Collaborate with the Director of Talent Management to identify, evaluate, select, and leverage the most productive recruitment channels and tools. Aim to locate and present the best-qualified candidates using cost-effective methods.
• Consultation: Advise hiring managers on recruitment and talent mobility best practices to ensure talent acquisition drives the business to meet its goals.
• Metrics and Performance: Monitor, report, and drive talent acquisition metrics and performance (e.g., time to accept, client satisfaction). Analyze trends to identify and address potential issues proactively.
• Data Analysis: Conduct critical analyses using business intelligence tools to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of recruitment processes, leading to profitability.
• Continuous Improvement: Refine and enhance the quality of search delivery and the diversity of candidate slates.
• Industry Knowledge: Stay updated on industry best practices, employment trends affecting recruitment, and current employment legislation and policies.
• Process Alignment: Align regional processes, drive best practice standardization, promote accountability of metrics, and ensure the team meets recruitment goals.
• Culture Building: Instill a culture of positive recognition and continuous improvement throughout the Talent Acquisition team.
• Communication and Education: Prepare, communicate, and educate the organization on recruiting resources, systems, and procedures.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s Degree or military experience.

Minimum Experience

• Overall Experience: At least 5 years of experience in recruiting, human resources, client consulting, or a combination of these fields.
• Client Management: Minimum of 4 years of experience in client management.
• People Management: Minimum of 1 year of experience in people management.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Team Leadership: Proven experience managing and leading teams with a strong focus on operational excellence.
• Coaching and Performance: Demonstrated ability to coach teams to consistently deliver superior results.
• Customer Relations: Excellence in customer relations and building strong, influ