Talent Acquisition Manager

About VHV Company:

VHV is a full\-service mechanical construction contractor specializing in high\-quality plumbing, piping, and HVAC systems for commercial, industrial, and institutional clients across Vermont and New Hampshire. Headquartered in Winooski, VT, we’ve been building trusted relationships and delivering innovative solutions for over 75 years.

At VHV, you’re not just an employee—you’re an owner. As a 100% employee\-owned company, we value teamwork, integrity, safety, continuous improvement, and treating each other with respect. Join a team committed to excellence, collaboration, and growth.

Our Core Values:

Know \& Do What’s Right*

Committed to Improvement*

Team Focus*

Our Core Focus:

Hire, Promote, Reward, Repeat

Position Description:

The Talent Acquisition Manager will attract, engage, and hire top\-tier talent that strengthens VHV’s culture, delivers on our Hire, Promote, Reward, Repeat philosophy, and supports long\-term organizational growth. This position ensures consistent, high\-quality recruiting experience for candidates, hiring managers, and the entire VHV team while supporting company marketing needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Own the Full\-Cycle Recruiting Process

· Lead recruitment for exempt and non\-exempt positions across all departments.

· Partner with hiring managers to define staffing needs, roles, and timelines.

· Coordinate interviews, screen candidates, administer assessments, and conduct reference/background checks.

· Make hiring recommendations and prepare/deliver job offers.

Build \& Maintain Talent Pipelines

· Source candidates using job boards, apprenticeships, tech centers, job fairs, referral networks, colleges, and community partnerships.

· Maintain positive relationships with schools, technical centers, industry associations, and community organizations.

· Oversee relationships with staffing agencies and negotiate fees.

Strengthen VHV’s Employer Brand

· Oversee marketing initiatives to ensure consistent, on\-brand job postings and recruitment advertising.

· Represent VHV at hiring events, career fairs, industry conferences, and community outreach engagements.

· Promote VHV’s ESOP culture, Core Values, and career development pathways.

Manage ATS \& Recruiting Data

· Maintain accurate candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System.

· Track hiring metrics, provide monthly/quarterly recruiting reports, and support Leadership with measurable\-driven insights.

· Ensure compliance with all state and federal employment laws and internal processes.

Candidate Experience \& Communication

· Ensure timely, consistent communication throughout the hiring process.

· Partner with department heads to understand hiring needs and workforce planning.

· Provide positive, professional, and VHV\-aligned experience for all candidates.

· Coordinate interview scheduling and support hiring managers to follow consistent processes.

Support Onboarding \& Development

· Assist HR with new hire onboarding, communication, Day one preparation, and culture alignment.

· Support workforce development, apprenticeship outreach, and engagement initiatives.

· Participate in continuous improvement of recruitment and onboarding processes.

Contribute as a VHV Employee\-Owner

· Model VHV’s Core Values.

· Uphold ESOP culture and contribute to building a strong employee\-owner community.

Qualifications \& Competencies:

· Three – five years experience in Talent Acquisition, HR, or similar field required.

· Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field\- HR, Marketing, Business.

· Working knowledge of MS Office applications and general experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), CRM software and social media platforms.

· Experience developing employer branding talent pipelines and recruitment marketing strategies.

· Preferred: Familiarity with mechanical construction, trades, or technical hiring.

· Strong understanding of employment laws and compliance.

· Proven interviewing and candidate assessment skills.

· Excellent interpersonal communication and relationship\-building ability.

· Strong organization and time\-management capacity.

· Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Assist with other Marketing tasks, initiatives, and projects as needed.

How We Work: EOS \+ Continuous Improvement:

VHV operates on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), with a focus on:

* Vision

* Process

* People

* Issues

* Data

* Traction

This framework helps our team stay aligned, accountable, and continuously improving.

Career Growth:

Opportunities for advancement exist for high\-performing team members. We live our core value of being Committed to Improvement, offering access to education, training, and cross\-functional growth. At VHV, we don’t just fill roles—we grow careers.

Physical Requirements \& Work Environment:

• Predominately sedentary light office position with high frequency of keyboarding/computer work required (67% \- 100%) of the workday
• Ability to travel
• Ability to hear and verbally communicate effectively with customers and team members
• Ability to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to see well (either naturally or with correction)
• Use hands, fingers, and arms, to safely data entry
• Lift and carry office supplies or accounting boxes weighing 25 lbs. or more
• Climb up and down stairs
• Kneel and crouch

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: $35\.00 \- $40\.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• relevant: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Winooski, VT 05404 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winooski, VT 05404