Nordex Group
Nordex Group
Nordex Group is a wind turbine manufacturer focused on developing and producing efficient, cost-conscious systems for renewable power generation. Founded in 1985, the company works across wind energy technology to support electricity production in varied geographic and climate conditions. Its work combines industrial manufacturing with ongoing innovation aimed at improving the performance and long-term economics of wind power.

Director of Talent Acquisition - West Branch, Iowa

Lead North American talent acquisition for Nordex Group, a global onshore wind energy company. Shape recruiting strategy, teams, pipelines, and workforce analytics.

Description

  • Set and execute North American Talent Acquisition strategy in line with business growth and workforce needs
  • Build and lead a scalable recruiting function for rapid growth and changing hiring volumes
  • Work with business leaders and People & Culture teams to forecast workforce needs and plan proactive recruitment
  • Oversee high-volume operational hiring alongside professional, technical, leadership, and specialist recruitment
  • Create innovative sourcing approaches and talent pipelines across varied markets
  • Coach and develop the Talent Acquisition team while establishing accountability and high performance
  • Define recruiting metrics, reporting practices, and workforce analytics
  • Enhance recruiting workflows, candidate and hiring-manager experiences, and operational efficiency
  • Assess and improve recruiting technology, applicant tracking systems, sourcing tools, and automation opportunities
  • Develop labor-market intelligence and advise leaders on talent availability, compensation trends, and competitive hiring activity
  • Oversee recruiting agency partnerships, contracts, and related spending
  • Collaborate with People & Culture, Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development, and Operations teams
  • Advise leadership on recruiting strategy, talent acquisition practices, and workforce planning
  • Support Nordex's mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that advance 100% renewable energy

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Substantial progressive Talent Acquisition experience, including leadership of recruiting teams
  • Proven success supporting organizations undergoing significant workforce growth and transformation
  • Experience creating and executing recruiting strategies beyond traditional requisition management
  • Background in high-volume recruitment for geographically distributed operational workforces
  • Strong knowledge of sourcing methods, recruiting technology, applicant tracking systems, and talent-market research
  • Experience applying recruiting metrics, workforce analytics, and data-informed decision-making
  • Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and stakeholder-management abilities
  • Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced setting with changing priorities
  • Preferred recruitment experience in manufacturing, skilled trades, field service, construction, energy, or other technical sectors
  • Preferred experience supporting recruitment across both the United States and Canada
  • Preferred experience establishing or transforming Talent Acquisition functions during growth periods
  • SAP SuccessFactors or a comparable enterprise recruiting platform preferred
  • Experience managing staffing agencies, RPO providers, contract recruiters, and external recruiting partners preferred
  • Willingness to travel as business needs require, including travel to Canada
  • Full valid driver's license and eligibility for coverage under the company's auto insurance policy
  • Commitment to following safety protocols and procedures
  • Ability to comply with safety regulations and company policies
  • Ability to identify and reduce potential safety hazards proactively
  • Proper use of required safety equipment, including eye protection, hearing protection, steel-toe boots, and hard hats
  • Fluent spoken and written English for communicating safety and job information and collaborating with English-speaking supervisors and team members

Benefits

  • Three weeks of accrued paid time off, totaling 120 hours
  • Multiple medical and pharmacy insurance plan options
  • Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Student debt repayment assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Parental leave
  • Calm subscription
  • Gym membership reimbursement
  • Accident insurance
  • Legal plans
  • Spot Pet Insurance
  • Auto and home insurance

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