ResponsibilitiesPosition Overview:The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition is a critical leadership role responsible for transforming and leading a centralized recruiting model that supports hourly and salaried hiring across all Bob Evans Farms locations.
This role will design and scale a high-performing, standardized, and efficient recruiting model that improves hiring quality, speed, consistency, and overall cost effectiveness. In addition, this leader will oversee corporate recruiting efforts, serve as an executive recruiter for senior-level roles, and lead a team of high-performing recruiters.
Success in this role requires strong leadership, the ability to influence across a multi-site organization, and a proven track record of building and optimizing recruiting strategies that drive measurable business outcomes.
Talent Acquisition Strategy & Execution - Lead end-to-end recruiting operations across hourly and corporate hiring, including requisition management, sourcing, interviewing, selection, and onboarding
- Develop and execute recruiting strategies that improve hiring quality, reduce turnover, and enhance workforce stability
- Utilize diverse sourcing channels including direct sourcing, networking, digital platforms, and early career programs
- Maintain ownership of select requisitions, including executive-level searches
Operational Leadership & Execution - Deliver a consistent, high-quality candidate experience from application through offer acceptance
- Optimize time-to-fill and hiring efficiency through centralized processes and resource alignment
- Establish structured intake, prioritization, and communication rhythms with hiring leaders
- Ensure strong alignment between Talent Acquisition and HR throughout the hiring lifecycle
Team Leadership & Development - Lead, coach, and develop a team of recruiters supporting both hourly and salaried hiring
- Build organizational capability in high-volume recruiting, sourcing, and candidate engagement
- Align team resources to business demand while fostering a high-performing, service oriented culture
Stakeholder Partnership - Partner with HR, plant leadership, and operational stakeholders to understand workforce needs and deliver proactive hiring strategies
- Influence and guide hiring leaders through standardized processes and centralized model adoption
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align workforce planning with recruiting execution
Analytics, Metrics & Continuous Improvement - Define & track key recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire, pipeline health)
- Conduct ongoing analysis of hiring trends to refine sourcing strategies and workforce planning
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance hiring outcomes
Process, Technology & Vendor Management - Oversee recruiting tools, systems, and technology to ensure efficiency and scalability
- Manage vendor relationships including staffing partners, job boards, and sourcing platforms
- Drive process standardization and adherence across all locations to ensure compliance and consistency
Centralized Hourly Recruiting Strategy Design and implement a centralized hourly recruiting model that supports all plant, operations, and field locations
- Establish standardized recruiting processes, workflows, and service level expectations across locations
Drive consistency in hiring practices, candidate evaluation, and compliance across the enterprise
- Develop scalable sourcing strategies to build sustainable hourly talent pipelines across geographies
- Partner with operational leaders to successfully transition from decentralized to centralized recruiting.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience
- Proven experience leading high-volume or hourly recruiting teams
- Demonstrated experience building or optimizing recruiting processes or operating models
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
Preferred - Experience implementing or operating within a centralized recruiting model
- Background supporting manufacturing, operations, or multi-site environments
- Experience leveraging recruiting technology and data analytics to drive outcomes
