Recruiting is paramount to Wabtec’s success. We have a world-class team working to drive our ambitions and carry us to the next level. The Talent Acquisition (TA) Manager will be responsible for the creation and implementation of talent initiatives designed to attract and select high-performing talent who will drive the business forward. In addition to leading a functional team of Recruiters, the TA Manager will have responsibility for some full life-cycle recruitment. The TA Manager will also have the opportunity to work on projects with the regional talent team to improve upon or implement core talent acquisition tools, processes and strategies.

Principal Accountabilities:

· Lead a team of talented Recruiters who support all external and internal recruitment which includes delivering optimal stakeholder management (candidate, HR partner, hiring manager, etc.), defining critical capabilities and designing the staffing strategy for business functions.

· Develop staffing strategies based on labor market and competitive data analysis, benchmarking and survey data.

· Collaborate across segment to advance TA programs that benefit the region as a whole – e.g. TA, Employer Branding initiatives, Sourcing & Selection activities, Diversity & Inclusion, etc.

· Continuously build an external talent pipeline; proactively source for high-quality candidates and maintain relationships with talent for future opportunities, create and nurture relationships with external agencies/sources of talent, develop creative and alternative external sources of talent and keep on leading edge of external recruitment best practices

· Lead the development of TA metrics and analytics to increase the effectiveness of recruitment and selection; provide TA reporting regarding status of current open roles and strategies to all stakeholders

· Inspire, grow and nurture a team of engaged recruiting professionals who deliver on the business hiring needs; meeting time and quality expectations. Build functional and leadership capability within the team and adequate resourcing for current and future needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Minimum 7 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably in a corporate or agency environment

· Ability to lead and engage a team of high performing Recruiters across various markets

· Ability to understand internal and external data analytics to help drive strategy, initiatives, and resourcing approach in partnership with HR Managers and across the TA team.

· Demonstrated ability as a Talent Advisor with the capability to create comprehensive recruiting strategies and appropriately influence hiring managers in making sound hiring decisions

· Candidate must reside in the United States and can work remotely or within one of our US locations (with the exception of Colorado).

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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