Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner

Fontaine Spray Suppression Company As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway— you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. About Us Marmon's Heavy-Duty Components & Modification (HDCM) platform is a $400M global manufacturing business comprised of industry-leading brands including Fontaine Fifth Wheel, Fontaine Modification, Fontaine Spray Suppression, Stahl Truck Bodies, SISU Axles, and Marmon-Herrington. Operating across North America and Europe, our businesses design and manufacture mission-critical products that keep commercial vehicles moving safely and efficiently. Backed by Berkshire Hathaway, HDCM combines the stability of a global organization with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a growing manufacturing platform. Position Overview: The Lead Talent Acquisition Partner owns Talent Acquisition for the HDCM platform. This is an individual contributor role responsible for developing and executing the platform's talent acquisition strategy while personally leading full-cycle recruitment for critical salaried positions and supporting targeted hourly hiring initiatives. As the platform's Talent Acquisition subject matter expert, this role partners closely with Business Unit HR leaders and hiring managers to attract top talent, strengthen hiring capabilities, improve recruiting processes, and build sustainable talent pipelines that support HDCM's SMM2030 growth strategy. While recruiting execution remains the primary focus, this role also helps strengthen long-term organizational capability through workforce planning, succession planning, talent pipeline development, and strategic talent initiatives during periods of lower recruiting demand. Key Responsibilities: Talent Acquisition Leadership & Strategy Own Talent Acquisition strategy for the HDCM platform across multiple Business Units. Serve as the platform subject matter expert for recruiting strategy, sourcing, selection, and hiring best practices. Partner with Business Unit HR leaders to prioritize recruiting efforts and align hiring strategies with business objectives. Build scalable recruiting processes that create consistency across the platform. Reduce reliance on external recruiting agencies through proactive sourcing and pipeline development. Recruitment Execution Personally lead full-cycle salaried recruiting across engineering, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, sales, HR, and leadership positions. Support targeted hourly recruiting initiatives for facilities experiencing elevated hiring demand or turnover. Develop proactive talent pipelines across manufacturing, engineering, operations, and commercial functions. Partner with hiring managers to develop compelling job descriptions, sourcing strategies, and interview plans. Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from initial outreach through onboarding. Hiring Excellence Champion Targeted Selection and structured interviewing across the platform. Train, coach, and develop hiring managers on interviewing, candidate assessment, and selection best practices. Improve hiring quality, candidate experience, and recruiting consistency across all Business Units. Utilize recruiting metrics and market intelligence to advise leaders on hiring decisions. Talent Strategy & Organizational Capability Partner with Business Unit HR leaders on workforce planning and talent priorities aligned with 2030 growth plans. During periods of lower recruiting activity, support strategic talent initiatives including succession planning, internal talent pipeline development, career pathing, critical capability identification, and organizational capability building. Collaborate with HR leaders to develop career ladders and internal mobility strategies for key talent. Identify emerging talent trends and future capabilities needed to support business growth. Employer Branding & Early Career Programs Strengthen HDCM's employer brand across manufacturing markets and local communities. Embed Marmon's Employee Value Proposition throughout the recruiting process. Represent HDCM at industry events, universities, technical schools, and community recruiting events. Develop internship, university, and skilled trade partnerships to create sustainable early-career talent pipelines. Continuous Improvement & Analytics Own recruiting KPIs including time-to-fill, quality of hire, source effectiveness, candidate experience, and turnover. Drive continuous improvement through recruiting analytics and process optimization. Improve Workday recruiting data integrity and reporting. Evaluate and implement recruiting technology, sourcing tools, and AI-enabled recruiting practices to improve efficiency and candidate experience. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field. 5+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience supporting manufacturing or industrial organizations. Demonstrated success leading full-cycle recruiting across professional and hourly positions. Experience influencing leaders and driving recruiting strategy without direct authority. Experience with Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, and modern sourcing tools. Strong understanding of structured interviewing and talent assessment. Experience using recruiting metrics to drive business decisions. Why Join Us? This is more than a recruiting role; it's an opportunity to build and lead Talent Acquisition for a growing global manufacturing platform. You'll work directly with Platform and Business Unit leadership to shape hiring strategy, improve organizational capability, and build the talent pipelines that support HDCM's long-term growth. You'll have the autonomy to influence how we attract, assess, and develop talent while remaining close to the business through hands-on recruiting. At Marmon, you'll enjoy the stability of Berkshire Hathaway combined with the opportunity to make a visible impact across a growing global platform. Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law . We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to , and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.