Overview:

We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Senior Manager to join our Talent Acquisition (TA) COE Leadership Team . This role will drive operational excellence across recruiting systems, processes, and programs, with a special emphasis on early-in-career talent pipelines. As a people leader, you will coach and develop recruiting leadership, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering a high-performance culture. You will partner closely with TA leadership, HR stakeholders, and business leaders to deliver scalable, data-driven, and inclusive recruiting operations that support our growth and workforce planning goals.

Key Responsibilities:

TA Leadership:

Oversee end-to-end operational strategy for Talent Acquisition, including process optimization, compliance, vendor management, and technology enablement.Oversee implementation and enhancement of recruiting platforms (e.g., CRM, scheduling tools, candidate sourcing tools, etc) to improve recruiter efficiency and candidate experience.Ensure seamless collaboration and alignment between TA Operations and frontline recruiting teams by managing the TA Manager and supporting execution of full-cycle recruitment strategies.Serve as the escalation point and strategic advisor for the TA Manager on complex recruitment challenges, systems optimization, and stakeholder engagement.

Early-in-Career Program Oversight:

Provide strategic leadership and guidance for design and management of early-in-career recruiting programs, including internships, campus recruiting, and rotational programs.Ensure alignment of early talent strategies with broader workforce planning.Support teams in building strong partnerships with universities, student organizations, and internal stakeholders to strengthen talent pipelines and employer brand presence.

Data & Analytics:

Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting frameworks to track recruiting performance, pipeline health, and diversity metrics.Use data insights to inform strategic decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Collaborate with TA COE leaders and associates, COE leaders and associates, HR leaders, HR partners, and hiring managers to align recruiting operations with business needs.Serve as a trusted advisor on recruiting best practices, compliance, and process improvements.

Project & Change Management

Drive a standard TA project management lifecycle, ensuring consistent execution across initiatives and alignment with strategic goals.Develop and implement scalable project plans for new recruiting programs and tools, including milestones, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.Utilize project management methodologies to track progress, measure impact, and communicate updates to stakeholders at all levels.Lead cross-functional change management strategies to ensure adoption of new tools, workflows, and programs within TA and cross functionally with all COE’s.Drive change management efforts to ensure adoption and sustainability of new initiatives.

Leadership and Development

Lead by example, energizing their teams and setting high standards for performance. They coach recruiters on best practices, foster continuous learning, and ensure alignment with strategic goals. Conduct regular performance reviews and feedback sessions, facilitate training on tools, sourcing strategies, and candidate engagement, and promote a culture of excellence and accountability.Identify and develop future leaders. Evaluate associate capabilities and ambitions, design development plans for high potential associates, and ensure readiness for expanded responsibilities.Drive performance excellence by leading Regal Rexnord talent and performance management processes, including SMART goal setting and alignment with strategic initiatives, mid-year coaching and values demonstration, year-end assessments and calibration, and merit-based recognition.Directly manage and develop the Talent Acquisition Manager, providing strategic guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to ensure alignment with TA goals and operational excellence.Set clear expectations and development plans for the TA Manager, fostering leadership growth and succession readiness within the TA function.Experience:Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.Experience: 7 or more years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Talent Acquisition Operations, HR Operations, or related HR project management roles.5 or more years of experience leading, coaching, and developing high performing teams.Experience with directly managing and developing recruiting managers or team leads, including performance coaching, strategic alignment, and career development.Experience designing and executing development plans for high-potential leaders within the Talent Acquisition function.Proven ability to lead through layers, including managing managers and influencing across functions.Proven success in managing early-in-career recruiting strategies and leading others in program execution.Strong project management skills, including experience with SaaS implementations and vendor partnerships.Proficiency in recruiting technologies (e.g., Workday, Workday Recruit, CRM, scheduling tools, sourcing tools), project management tools (Monday, Jira, Smart Sheets, Microsoft Planner) and data analytics.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment preferred.

BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug CoverageSpending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)Paid Time Off and Holidays401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer ContributionsLife and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) InsurancePaid LeavesTuition Assistance
About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.

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Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.