Talent Acquisition Manager

Company: Express Employment
Location: Metairie
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Located in Metairie, LA Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 Talent Acquisition Manager - HR / Recruiting Pay: $65,000-$85,000 annually (DOE) Schedule: Full-time | Day Shift Employer: Express Employment Professionals (on assignment with a professional services organization) Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for a growing organization. This role partners closely with business leaders and HR leadership to ensure the hiring process is efficient, professional, and aligned with company standards - while delivering a best-in-class candidate experience. This position also plays a key role in onboarding, orientation, internal movement, and new hire integration, making it ideal for a recruiter who enjoys both strategic recruiting and hands-on people operations. Key Responsibilities: Lead recruitment efforts for all open positions across the organization Partner with HR leadership and hiring managers to develop job descriptions and define critical skill sets Post and manage open roles across job boards, social platforms, and internal career portals Proactively source candidates through LinkedIn, career fairs, networking, and community outreach Conduct pre-screen interviews and coordinate interviews with hiring managers Provide guidance to leaders on behavioral-based interviewing Ensure offers align with established compensation bands and internal guidelines Maintain consistent, timely communication with candidates to deliver a strong candidate experience Prepare and issue offer letters in accordance with company standards Manage background checks and onboarding tasks, including entering new hire information into payroll systems Coordinate and facilitate engaging new hire orientation sessions Partner with leaders to support internal transfers and promotions Coordinate monthly new hire integration sessions Conduct 90-day check-ins with new hires and managers and communicate trends or concerns to HR leadership Track recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline health, etc.) and recommend process improvements Gather feedback from candidates and hiring managers to continuously improve recruiting processes Qualifications: Proven experience as a recruiter or Talent Acquisition professional (in-house or agency) Strong knowledge of full-cycle recruiting processes and selection methods Experience using ATS and recruiting platforms Strong organizational and time-management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong relationship-building skills with candidates and hiring leaders Ability to analyze recruiting challenges and implement effective solutions Why This Role: Competitive salary range: $65K-$85K DOE Opportunity to lead recruiting strategy and improve hiring processes High-impact role with visibility across the organization Long-term growth potential 2162LA Express Office: Metairie 701 David Drive Suite A Metairie, LA 70003

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