TA Team Lead

Talent Acquisition Manager

The Talent Acquisition Manager owns the recruiting function at Blacksmith Agency and leads a small team of recruiters. This role is responsible for building a high performance recruiting engine that consistently delivers top talent across sales, delivery, and operations.

This is a player coach role. You will personally recruit for critical roles while managing and developing 2 to 3 recruiters. You are accountable for talent quality, hiring velocity, and team output. Your success is measured by who we hire, how fast they ramp, and how well your recruiting team performs.

Core Responsibilities

Hiring Strategy and Workforce Planning

• Partner with leadership to forecast hiring needs tied to revenue, capacity, and growth plans
• Translate headcount plans into clear quarterly hiring priorities
• Pressure test hiring plans and advise leadership when timing or expectations are misaligned

Full Cycle Recruiting Ownership

Recruiting Team Leadership

Talent Quality and Hiring Bar

Recruiting Systems and Process

Hiring Manager Enablement

Employer Brand and Candidate Experience

Onboarding Handoff and Feedback Loop

Success Metrics

Ideal Background

Personal Traits That Matter Here

Why This Role Matters

This role directly impacts growth, delivery quality, and leadership focus. A strong Talent Acquisition Manager creates leverage by building a team and system that consistently hires well without chaos or compromise.