Talent Recruitment, Development & Engagement Manager at Wedi Corporation – Batavia, Illinois

• The Talent Development & Manager plays a pivotal role in building and maintaining a talented, engaged, and high-performing workforce that champions employee growth. This position blends recruitment expertise with a passion for learning and development, ensuring we attract top talent and empower them to thrive. The ideal candidate is a dynamic HR professional with a keen understanding of talent acquisition and employee engagement best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans to meet current and future staffing needs.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment consisting of: sourcing, phone screening, interviewing, preparing offer letters, onboarding, and compliance training.
• Attend and coordinate career fairs and other recruiting events.
• Regularly produce creative recruiting activities to attract qualified applicants and enhance employer branding.
• Collaborate with department leaders to anticipate hiring needs and build talent pipelines.
• Maintain and update the applicant tracking system (ATS) and recruiting reports.
• Create and monitor retention strategies, including employee development, engagement, and recognition programs.
• Monitor employee performance trends and recommend development strategies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with current employment partners and build new partnerships
• Negotiate pricing on new contracts.
• Work with internal stakeholders to develop internal candidates for promotions and transfers.
• Create employee surveys and use data to suggest improvements.
• Conduct employment compensation market analysis for all job descriptions.
• Coordinate monthly formal new hire orientation program to introduce new hires to the company.
• Develop and manage internal employee referral program.
• Manage employer branding initiatives to position the organization as a desirable place to work.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal HR policies.
• Utilize HR systems and analytics to track hiring metrics, analyze turnover trends and implement data-driven solutions to improve retention.
• Provide administrative support in HR functions in all matters (including payroll and special projects).

Qualifications:

• Must be fluent in speaking, reading and writing English and Spanish
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in recruitment, HR management, organizational development, employee relations, or people operations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms.
• Proven success in developing recruitment strategies and retention programs.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Creative mindset with a continuous improvement approach.
• Ability and willingness to travel to meet with potential employment partners, attend career fairs, recruitment events, when required (which could involve overnights on occasion - travel estimated up to 20%)
• Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in manufacturing,
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Fluency in data-driven decision-making.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk short distances in facilities,
• Ability to remain in a stationary position,
• Ability to move, and to handle documents, operate keyboards, mouse, cell phone, office equipment and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Benefits:

• Industry competitive compensation package
• Company phone and laptop/ tablet
• Excellent benefits package to include:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Day 1 of employment
  • 15 Paid Time off (PTO) annually (prorated based on hire date in first year), 20 PTO after 4 years completed.
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • 401K match up to 4%
  • Company Paid Short-Term, Long-Term and Life Insurance
  • Ancillary Voluntary Life Insurance and Accident Insurance available

As an equal opportunity employer wedi corp. does not discriminate on the basis of (perceived or actual) race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.