Senior Manager Talent Acquistion and Development - Adient Aerospace, LLC

Adient Aerospace is a Joint Venture between Adient and Boeing. Boeing brings a deep knowledge of Aerospace, and Adient is the world’s leader in automotive seating. At Adient Aerospace, it is our mission to deliver innovative seating design through precise operational excellence, resulting in a superior customer experience. We bring the right pieces together, in precisely the right way, at precisely the right time.

Adient Aerospace is looking for a Senior Manager Talent Acquistion and Development to join our team in Huntington Beach, California. This is not a remote role and must be based in Huntington Beach, CA. We look for highly proficient individuals who are collaborative, value diversity, enjoy working as a team, and share our passion to succeed. We invest in our employees with opportunities for professional development and we offer competitive benefits.

Are you the right piece to complete our puzzle?

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Manager Talent Acquisition and Development is responsible for ensuring that Adient Aerospace attracts, retains, and develops top-tier talent. Reporting to the VP of HR, this global role collaborates with the business to design innovative talent acquisition strategies to support the growth of our company. This global position assesses developmental needs, drives creative training initiatives to educate, enhances performance, and ensures governmental compliance.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions(Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Talent Acquisition

• Partner with business leaders to understand staffing needs and design comprehensive recruitment strategies that attract high-caliber candidates.
• Lead the full-cycle recruitment process, ensuring a seamless, positive candidate experience from sourcing to onboarding.
• Oversee the summer internship and apprentice programs, ensuring they provided a meaningful and valuable experience for emerging talent.
• Use data-driven insights to continuously refine and optimize recruitment strategies to align with organizational goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with universities, professional organizations, and other talent sources to ensure a diverse and robust talent pipeline.
• Leverage digital platforms, social media, and advanced recruitment tools to enhance sourcing and promote diversity and inclusion in hiring practices.
• Lead development of ATS tools, drive process improvement and efficiencies.
• Track and report on key recruitment metrics, such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and candidate quality, and adjust strategies as needed to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Talent Development

• Design, develop, and deliver both in-person and virtual training programs for employees at all levels, focusing on skills development, leadership, and compliance.
• Manage the company’s LMS, ensuring employees have access to required training materials and resources.
• Work with managers and employees to identify skill gaps and create personalized development plans that align with both employee career goals and company objectives.
• Develop and implement leadership training programs to foster the growth of high-potential employees and build a strong internal talent pool for future leadership roles.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, surveys, and performance metrics, and continuously enhance content and delivery methods to improve engagement and impact.
• Ensure training programs are governmental and OEM compliant.

Management

• Manage talent acquisition efforts while fostering employee development to enhance performance, engagement, and career progression. Ensure a seamless process of sourcing, caring through to onboarding and training.
• Partner with department managers and leadership teams to understand talent needs and develop customized recruitment and training strategies.
• Foster a positive, supportive, and inclusive company culture by ensuring that training initiatives align with overall employee engagement and retention efforts.
• Ensure that all recruitment and training activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as industry best practices.
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in talent acquisition and development to ensure Adient Aerospace remains at the forefront of HR innovation.
• Manage or direct a global Talent Acquisition and Training and Development team, providing direction and identifying development and engagement opportunities that support and encourage high performance.
• Champion a diverse, service excellence culture characterized by fast, agile, and responsive decision making, and an entrepreneurial, innovative, and engaged mindset.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and legal work environment, adhering to company policies.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Protect the confidentiality of the company’s information and products.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR, with at least 3 years in talent acquisition and/or employee training and development.

Skills:

• Proven experience in recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, and hiring processes.
• Strong knowledge of training needs analysis, curriculum development, and adult learning principles.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), social media platforms and other sourcing tools.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and other training tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to improve recruitment and training effectiveness.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience with HR systems such as HRIS, ATS, Background/Drug Screen Checking, LMS, and QMS
  • HRIS - ADP Workforce Now experience preferred
  • LMS - Litmos experience preferred
  • ATS - Clear Company experience preferred
  • Recruiting Platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed)
  • UniPoint (QMS)
• Knowledge of workforce planning and talent management best practices.
• Familiarity with Federal, State, and local labor laws (Germany)
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on aligning talent strategies with business objectives.
• Data-driven approach to decision-making, continuously improving recruitment and talent development processes.
• Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Proven ability to create and deliver engaging training programs to diverse audiences.
• High emotional intelligence, with the ability to engage, motivate, and retain talent at all levels.

Other:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Extended or irregular hours may be required.
• Adient Aerospace is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company.
• As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively, handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently or in teams.
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Effectively leverages and builds relationships with key stakeholders and community

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSE

• Relevant certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, or talent acquisition/training certifications) are a plus.

SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION

• Direction is provided for assignments in terms of desired outcome (goals), timing and budget.
• Work is reviewed or measured in terms of meeting organizational objectives and schedules.

Leadership Responsibility:

• Manages team for adherence to organizational goals, operating policies, and budgetary guidelines.
• Manages team performance and is responsible for training and coaching.

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Develop and provide solutions to complex problems based on established precedents and are consistent with organization objectives.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Ability to speak German conversationally is a plus.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Adient Aerospace offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. The base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity.

Salary Range Transparency: $120,000 - $160,000 annually

Featured Benefits:

• Up to 15% bonus potential (for bonus eligible positions)
• Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 12 paid holidays
• Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family
• And so much more!

Other Perks:

• On-site gym
• Free electric car charging stations
• Potential for growth within organization
• Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture