Responsibilities:
The Talent Acquisition (TA) Operations Manager will lead the strategic direction of Sazerac's talent acquisition infrastructure-driving innovation through data, technology, and process excellence. This role is responsible for leveraging analytics to shape talent attraction and retention strategies, managing end-to-end project execution for key recruiting initiatives, and ensuring a seamless, unified candidate experience.
The TA Operations Manager also acts as the central point of coordination between HR Operations, recruiting teams, cross-functional stakeholders, and system vendors-while serving as the iCIMS System Administrator to enable scalable, growth-oriented recruitment processes.
Experience ideally in 3 areas: iCIMS/ATS configuration, vendor management and project management.
Key Responsibilities:
Data, Analytics & Reporting
* Collaborate with recruiting leadership to capture and analyze recruitment data.
* Translate analytics into actionable insights to support hiring strategy and business goals.
* Prepare executive-ready presentations to communicate key findings and trends.
Technology Implementation & System Administration
* Serve as iCIMS System Administrator, partnering with HR Operations and external vendors to optimize system performance.
* Implement and manage new technologies across the recruiting tech stack to enhance user experience and drive efficiency.
Compliance & Process Governance
* Develop and enforce recruiting compliance strategies that align with internal policies and employment regulations.
* Ensure TA practices adhere to federal, state, and local employment laws.
Leadership & Talent Development
* Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing, customer-focused TA support team.
* Drive a culture aligned to Sazerac's growth and performance goals through regular feedback, PDS reviews, and professional development initiatives.
* Champion the use of the Professional Development System (PDS) to evaluate skills, track progress, and shape team development plans.
* Promote Sazerac's culture across all recruiting operations and practices.
Operational Excellence & Project Management
* Lead the standardization and execution of project management frameworks and knowledge-sharing structures across recruiting teams.
* Oversee strategic initiatives from concept to implementation, ensuring alignment with business priorities and recruiting team execution.
Budget & Resource Management
* Track and manage the TA department's annual budget and expenditures.
* Monitor service delivery performance and resource allocation across the TA support function.
Learning & Career Development
* Leverage the Career Development System (CDS) to identify training needs and design development programs that build internal talent pipelines.
* Provide feedback to leadership on experiential learning opportunities to support career progression.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree
* 10+ years of work experience, including prior experience working with recruiting teams and ATS data
* 5+ years' relevant experience iCIMS/ATS configuration, vendor management and project management.
* 5+ years of experience with data analysis, project management, and tech implementations in recruitment.
* iCIMS admin or "super user" experience.
* Ability to consult with business partners and translate complex business analyses into concise, clear, and compelling executive-level recommendations
* Experience with data tools, knowledge of statistical analysis, and advanced excel and PowerPoint skills
* Well-developed business acumen, with an affinity for data exploration, analysis, and working with business intelligence tools
* History of analytical team leadership, communications, and building collaborative business partner relationships.
* Act as a change agent and effectively utilize change management practices when leading projects and indirect reports.
Physical Requirements
* Ability to read and write
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