Senior Recruiter

About TPI

We are a leading wind-blade manufacturer and the only independent wind blade manufacturer with a global footprint. We are enabling many of the industry’s leading wind turbine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to outsource the manufacturing of a larger portion of their wind blades, thus expanding their global wind blade capacity. We manufacture advanced composite products to our customers’ exact specifications in facilities designed, built, and strategically located either near our customers’ target markets or in low-cost, world-class locations, to minimize total delivered cost. In addition, we provide global field service maintenance and repairs for wind turbine OEMs and asset owners by leveraging our global footprint and approximately 12,000 capable associates. We are building a growing global team of experienced technicians to provide best-in-class wind blade service capabilities.

About The Role

The Senior Recruiter leads the talent acquisition process by performing recruitment activities to attract and hire associates at all levels, from entry-level production to site leadership for our manufacturing operations in Iowa. The Sr. Recruiter leads the recruitment process by sourcing, screening, and onboarding qualified candidates and may assist with other Human Resources activities, associate relations and HR Projects.

In addition to solid talent sourcing and hiring skills, the successful candidate will have experience with high-volume recruiting in a manufacturing environment and demonstrated passion for driving employee engagement and diversity & inclusion programs. The selected candidate will also have demonstrated success recruiting passive candidates in all areas, including engineering, mid-management, finance/accounting, and supply chain. If this describes you, we invite you to speak to us about this opportunity to grow our wind blade business.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop recruitment and placement policies, systems, and procedures, including strategies and selection techniques for all levels of roles within assigned markets.
• Proactively source, screen and hire qualified talent in a timely manner and with a high degree of professionalism and customer focus while effectively collaborating with all stakeholders.
• Oversee all stages of the hiring process from requisition approval through offer acceptance. Ensure positive customer experiences (including hiring managers and candidates).
• Establish and maintain relationships with hiring managers to stay abreast of current and future hiring and business needs.
• Track progress of all hiring activities and regularly report all necessary metrics including KPIs for diversity, quality of hire, time to fill, recruitment cost, etc.
• Establish and maintain contacts with employment sources, such as colleges, employment agencies, search firms, and trade associations.
• Gather and analyze competitive industry information regarding salary, benefits, and employment practices.
• Develop inclusion & diversity recruiting efforts to drive inclusive talent pools that reflect the communities where TPI people live and do business.
• Manage talent acquisition program vendors including job boards and staffing and placement agencies.
• Negotiate vendor rates and contracts and monitor compliance to those agreements.
• Positively influence leaders to be better ambassadors and advocates of the company through inclusion & diversity efforts, effective interviewing techniques, etc.
• Interview applicants and gather information regarding education, experience, training, job skills, salary requirements, availability, interest level, and relocation needs.
• Train partners and associates in the skill of behavioral interviewing on an ongoing basis to ensure effective, legal interviewing practices.
• Adhere to and represent the company's values and behaviors as defined by the TPI Mission, Core Values, and Competencies.
  
  

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years of recruiting experience in a corporate environment required; with at least 3 years’ experience with sourcing for technical roles required (mechanical / industrial / quality engineers, etc); or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Analytical skills to create hiring dashboards, run metrics, etc.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written communications) to build and maintain relationships
• Computer skills required including G-Suite and/or MS Office tools, Boolean search terms, social media, and applicant tracking systems required.
• Service orientation, professional demeanor, social perceptiveness and ability to work with people at all management and executive levels required.
• Complex problem solving and using good judgement for when to escalate.
• Willingness and ability to be available and operate independently with excellent time management and prioritization required.
  
  

Location

This position is a hybrid role located at our wind blade manufacturing site in Newton, Iowa.

Our Mission is to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to decarbonize and electrify the world by expanding the adoption of renewable energy. We accomplish this by cultivating an inclusive culture that attracts, develops, excites, and retains exceptional talent.

Additional Information

TPI Composites, Inc. offer competitive compensation and benefits, including but not limited to, health and dental insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, and paid vacation plans.

TPI Composites, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Background check and drug test required. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.