Metropolitan Transportation Authority - New York, NY
posted 3 months ago
The Manager of Talent Acquisition is a key member of the People Team at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), responsible for implementing comprehensive talent acquisition strategies. This role involves planning, managing, and executing an effective recruitment and selection process aimed at sourcing diverse and talented applicants efficiently and in a timely manner. The Manager will oversee a team and collaborate with key stakeholders across the agency, including other members of the People group, business unit executives, and departments dealing with Labor, Legal, and Diversity. This position also entails identifying best practices and standardizing these practices across all agencies, ensuring adherence to prescribed guidelines, policies, and procedures. Additionally, the Manager will partner with the Compensation team to oversee and manage salary offers for both non-represented and certain represented roles. In this role, the Manager will design, plan, and execute recruitment strategies, manage a team responsible for various talent acquisition activities, and ensure a positive candidate experience. Responsibilities include posting vacancies, screening applicants, conducting interviews, onboarding new hires, and managing the background verification process. The Manager will work closely with Agency People partners and business units to develop and implement strategies that meet hiring goals and objectives, while also providing innovative solutions for filling complex and hard-to-fill positions. The role requires the use of metrics to create reports, identify areas for improvement, and make recommendations for changes to the onboarding process and applicant experience. The Manager will also be responsible for developing and motivating personnel within the unit, fostering a professional environment that respects individual differences, and ensuring that all employees can develop and contribute to their full potential. This includes providing career development opportunities for subordinates and managing the performance of staff. The position may require working outside of normal hours and travel to other MTA locations or external sites as needed. Overall, the Manager of Talent Acquisition plays a crucial role in ensuring that the MTA attracts and retains a diverse and skilled workforce, while adhering to the organization's principles and policies.