Manager - Talent Acquisition

Job Description

The Manager of Talent Acquisition plays a critical role in attracting and retaining exceptional talent for United States Steel. You will lead a team of recruiters, shape our employment brand, and build strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and employees. This role would help to manage the salaried side of U. S. Steel. 

We’re looking for someone with a proven record in full-cycle recruiting and employment branding, and a talent for spotting people and supporting their growth within the company. You will partner closely with hiring managers and HR professionals to deliver a seamless recruitment process. Your expertise in sourcing strategy, candidate assessment, and employer branding will help us win the best candidates in a competitive market.

Responsibilities:

• Develop talent acquisition strategies and workforce hiring plans aligned with business needs
• Lead employment branding initiatives that position U. S. Steel as an employer of choice
• Direct sourcing efforts to fill open positions and build talent pipelines for future needs
• Oversee recruitment and selection processes, including screening calls and interviews
• Ensure a positive, consistent candidate experience from first contact through onboarding
• Support employee retention and development efforts in partnership with HR
• Supervise, coach, and develop recruiting staff
• Plan and attend career fairs, assessment centers, campus events, and other recruiting activities
• Track recruiting metrics, produce reports, and use the data to drive continuous improvement
• Manage relationships and contracts with external recruiting partners and vendors

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including 3+ years in a management or team-lead role
• Demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruiting, sourcing, and employment branding
• Strong knowledge of selection methods and techniques
• Proficiency with social media and job boards for sourcing and branding
• Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS) and candidate databases
• Willingness to learn the duties and competencies of varied roles across the business
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strategic thinking and the ability to lead and inspire a team

Competency Summary

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:

Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead:Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

Company Overview

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.

Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.

We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ’23, ‘24
• Disability: IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ’23, ‘24
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21, ’22, ’23-24, ‘25
• Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023, ‘24

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel’s success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company’s success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visitwww.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)