Manager, Talent Acquisition, NA

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

People & Culture Department

The People & Culture (P&C) Team at Vantage is lean, effective, well-respected, and growing, with the vision of designing and ensuring an exceptional employee experience from application to alumnus. The team is distinguished by its innovative and strategic approach, working in close partnership with business leaders to develop practical and business-minded solutions that keep the development and growth of our people at the center. Each member of our P&C team plays a pivotal role on the team and in the business. Trust, Agility, Respect, and Accountability are the Vantage core values-and we seek to live every value, every day, while thinking creatively to make Vantage the employer of choice and power our people.

Position Overview

This role can be based remotely in the United States.

Vantage is seeking a high-potential, meticulous and dynamic Manager, Talent Acquisition, NA. You will be responsible for leading a dedicated team of Talent Acquisition Partners and Sourcers that drive the full talent acquisition lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding. You will lead and support a specific Vantage business line that will continue to evolve as our business grows. Fundamental to this will be the effective development and execution of the company's hiring plan, headcount planning, data-driven reporting, diversity and inclusion, and scaling culture. You will use our values and strive for greatness to guide and develop the next generation of employees to empower Vantage Data Centers to continue to succeed in achieving its mission and vision. This position will play a pivotal role in our company's growth and maintain our competitive edge in the market.

Essential Job Functions

People Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and inspire a team of full-cycle recruiters and sourcers; provide regular performance feedback, development plans, and support for individual growth.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, performance, accountability, and continuous improvement across the team.

• Drive recruiter and sourcer enablement through upskilling sessions on sourcing techniques, process optimization, and stakeholder management.

• Champion Vantage core values and embody inclusive leadership in daily work and decision-making.

Full-Cycle Recruitment:

• Manage the entire recruitment process, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer negotiations while creating a lasting and impactful candidate and hiring manager experience.

• Assess candidate qualifications, skills, and fit for the organization.

• Lead effective recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates for various positions within the data center industry.

• Collaborate and meet regularly with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and guide them on proper recruitment process.

• Post enhanced and inclusive job descriptions by utilizing our technology stack across various job boards.

• Meet assigned TA and Vantage department goals, metrics, and KPIs.

• Oversee strategic initiatives and take individual ownership as assigned.

Data, Insights & Reporting:

• Serve as the team's go-to expert for data interpretation, insights storytelling, and Power BI dashboards.

• Translate data into actionable insights for executive briefings, business reviews, and TA performance health checks.

• Lead REQ reviews with business leaders and team members.

• Train team members to interpret data and drive decisions using metrics such as time-to-fill, candidate drop-off points, DEI representation, and source of hire.

Collaboration:

• Partner with HR team members to ensure a cohesive and efficient talent acquisition process.

• Collaborate with the Total Rewards team, Compensation, and hiring managers to develop job descriptions, drive compensation discussions, and provide market insights based on your market.

• Work with external recruitment agencies and vendors as needed to best support hiring efforts.

Technology & Process Optimization:

• Champion the adoption and evolution of TA tools including Workday, Power BI, Indeed, LinkedIn, GoodTime, AI, and more.

• Identify process inefficiencies and implement automation or improvements where applicable.

• Support the continuous optimization of our ATS and other recruiting systems.

Continuous Improvement:

• Partner with TA leaders across North America, EMEA, and APAC to ensure globally aligned processes with local customization and collaborate on enhancements where opportunities exist.

• Additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition with proven leadership experience preferred.

• Data center industry experience preferred, but not required.

• Proven experience recruiting for technical and operational roles nationwide.

• Familiarity with military hiring programs a plus.

• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (Workday preferred) and recruitment tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, HireEZ, or other sourcing automation tools.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence and partner across all levels of the organization.

• Travel required is expected to be up to 10%, but may increase as the business evolves

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $115,000-135,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We'll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon-we're excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!