Talent Acquisition Team Manager

Job Description

Located in the heart of Central Ohio, Illuminate USA is transforming solar panel manufacturing from our cutting-edge facility in Pataskala. As a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, we’ve rapidly grown to over 1,500 associates and are now fully operational in our 1.1 million-square-foot factory. Our vision is to establish one of the largest solar panel manufacturing operations in the Western Hemisphere.

This is an exciting time to join Illuminate USA as we continue to grow and innovate. We’re not just building solar panels—we’re building a team of dedicated, passionate associates eager to make a real impact. If you’re looking to be part of a collaborative, people-focused, and forward-thinking workplace, we want to hear from you!

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and continuous opportunities for career growth. Come join us on this journey to create a brighter, more sustainable future in the Columbus area.

The Talent Acquisition Team Manager will provide day-to-day leadership and support to Illuminate USA’s Talent Acquisition team. This role will organize hiring priorities, coach and develop team members, monitor hiring progress, and help ensure candidates and hiring managers receive consistent support throughout the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support the Talent Acquisition team.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and provide ongoing feedback and development.
• Assign requisitions and balance workloads across the team.
• Monitor open positions, candidate pipelines, interviews, offers, and hiring progress.
• Review candidate quality and help team members improve sourcing and screening practices.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements and establish hiring priorities.
• Ensure candidate information and Talent Acquisition activities are updated accurately in Workday.
• Track Talent Acquisition metrics, including time to fill, interview-to-selection rate, and offer acceptance.
• Identify hiring challenges and escalate concerns to the Director of Talent Acquisition.
• Support hiring events, workforce ramp-ups, campus recruiting, and other Talent Acquisition initiatives.
• Ensure the team follows established Talent Acquisition processes and company policies.
• Help provide a positive experience for candidates and hiring managers.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of progressive Talent Acquisition or full-cycle recruiting experience.
• One to two years of experience leading, training, coaching, or supervising a team.
• Experience recruiting within a high-volume environment, preferably m
• Demonstrated experience managing high-volume hiring and multiple competing priorities.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers and senior leaders.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, candidate assessment, interviewing, and offer management.
• Ability to coach team members and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using an applicant tracking system, preferably Workday Recruiting.

At Illuminate USA, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunity for all, ensuring that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Your unique background and experiences are valued here, as we believe they strengthen our team and drive our mission forward.

Illuminate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.