Talent Acquisition Manager

Talent Acquisition Manager

TORCH RESEARCH LLC

Leawood, KS Job Details Full-time 2 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Unlimited paid time off Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications ATS Full cycle recruiting Paycom Resume management software

Full Job Description The Work:

Join a Mission That Matters Torch.

AI is building the AI Control Layer for the United States Government. Not another dashboard. Not another workflow app. Not another black-box model glued to a PowerPoint. The AI Control Layer is foundational data and intelligence infrastructure that makes sense of messy, adversarial, multi-domain data at machine speed. Commanders, analysts, and operators can act with clarity when it matters most. Our platform—ORCUS (data movement), NEXUS (deep semantic vectorization), and HALO (graph-native reasoning)—is accredited, deployed, and operating today across enterprise clouds and tactical edge environments. We support multi-INT fusion, predictive movement analysis, targeting workflows, anomaly detection, and decision support for cross-domain operations including ISR, information advantage, joint effects, and force protection. We are seeking a seasoned, high-energy Talent Acquisition Manager to own the full hiring lifecycle; from designing sophisticated sourcing strategies for technical and operational roles to delivering a seamless onboarding experience. If you thrive in fast-paced Tech/AI environments and are passionate about connecting exceptional talent to innovative teams, this role is for you. This is operational AI. It ships. It runs. It gets used. If you're driven to strengthen U.S. defense readiness and protect national interests, Torch.

AI offers meaningful impact at national scale. What Makes Torch.

AI Different We believe the government must own its data, its decision environment, and its reasoning infrastructure. Our AI Control Layer increases the value of existing systems of record rather than replacing them. We measure performance by accuracy, latency, and efficiency, not slideware benchmarks. We are craftsmen. We build with intention. We ship with discipline. You'll collaborate with engineers, data experts, veterans, and mission practitioners. You'll own meaningful work, move quickly, and see your systems deployed in production, often within weeks. We are fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven. Every day is a new puzzle. The Type of Candidates Who Thrive Torch.

AI is not for everyone.

People who succeed here:

Are builders, not curators. They ship and iterate. Are comfortable with messy data, unclear requirements, and real mission constraints without always having the luxury of clear specs. Respect operators and prioritize utility over elegance. Care about explainability and determinism because real decisions demand auditability. Move quickly but understand security boundaries and accreditation realities. Measure success by operational impact, not model novelty. If you need perfect conditions and months of runway, this may not be the right place. If you want to see your work used in production and feel the weight of that responsibility, we should talk. Security Clearance Some roles require an active Secret, Top Secret, or Top Secret/SCI clearance. Where required, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance level. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions. Torch.

AI does not sponsor employment visas. If you do not currently hold a clearance but are eligible, sponsorship may be available depending on role and mission requirements. Work Location Headquartered in Leawood, KS. Some roles may require limited travel (less than 10%). Compensation, Benefits, Incentives We offer competitive, performance-aligned compensation tied to technical depth, clearance level, and mission impact.

Total Rewards Include:

Competitive base salary Quarterly performance bonuses Equity participation within the first 12 months Unlimited

PTO + 11

paid company holidays Professional development in a high-growth, mission-driven environment Weekly in-office catering at

HQ Benefits:

401(k) plan (no current employer match) PPO, HSA, and TRICARE Supplement medical options Above-market HSA contributions HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options Dental and vision plans above national averages Employer-paid life insurance (1× salary) Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage Up to $300/month in tax-advantaged commuter benefits Torch.

AI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a team that reflects the mission we serve. If you want hire those that build AI systems that move from ingestion to actionable insight, and know exactly why they produced the answer they did, we should talk. What You'll Do Strategic Talent Acquisition & Sourcing (60%)

Full-Cycle Recruitment Management:

Own end-to-end hiring for complex AI/ML, Software Engineering, and operational roles from sourcing to offer acceptance.

Employer Brand & Sourcing Strategy:

Design proactive pipelines for hard-to-fill roles and partner with marketing on targeted campaigns and social outreach to attract elite passive talent.

Strategic Partnerships:

Forge and scale relationships with universities, tech communities, fellowships, and military transition programs (Hiring Our Heroes, SkillBridge) to build a continuous talent ecosystem.

Hiring Manager Advisory:

Serve as a trusted partner to executives and team leaders; defining requirements, benchmarking compensation, and building high-signal interview loops.

Candidate Experience:

Champion a seamless, energetic interview journey that reflects our culture and consistently converts top candidates into enthusiastic new hires. Leverage ATS data for executive-level strategy: Own the applicant tracking system to analyze key recruiting metrics (Time-to-Hire, pass-through rates, sourcing channel health) and translate pipeline data into actionable updates for leadership Onboarding & HR Integration (40%)

Onboarding Experience:

Design and lead a high-energy, culturally immersive onboarding program that connects new hires from offer acceptance to full productivity.

Paycom & Compliance Management:

Command Paycom's onboarding modules to execute seamless pre-employment workflows (background checks, I-9 verifications, data compliance) while ensuring total alignment with federal and state employment laws.

Pipeline & Data Optimization:

Continuously audit and improve the hiring-to-onboarding workflow using key metrics; Time-to-Hire, channel effectiveness, and pass-through rates to maximize efficiency. Additional responsibilities needed to support team and organizational goals.

Key Outcomes Optimize Pipeline Efficiency:

Maintain or improve the target average Time-to-Hire by streamlining interview loops and eliminating pipeline bottlenecks.

Establish Collegiate Pipelines:

Forge active, long-term partnerships with surrounding university networks and regional tech groups to build a rolling pipeline of future talent. Launch a

Future-Talent Engine:

Build out and scale a structured summer internship program and establish a prominent, year-round corporate presence at key career fairs.

Drive data-driven onboarding success:

Build out and deliver a high-energy onboarding experience, auditing monthly KPIs to consistently accelerate new-hire time-to-productivity.

Strengthen Strategic Partnerships:

Earn high satisfaction marks from internal executive leadership and engineering managers through proactive communication and strong alignment on hiring goals.

Core Skills & Qualifications Proven Tech/AI Recruiting Track Record:

5-7+ years of full-cycle talent acquisition experience in a fast-growing technology, corporate, or AI environment (or equivalent relevant experience).

Hands-on Paycom Proficiency :

Strong, practical expertise using Paycom's applicant tracking and onboarding features to flawlessly manage candidate data workflows.

Proactive, High-Energy Drive :

Exceptionally energetic, personable, and self-motivated professional who takes total ownership and hits the ground running in dynamic environments.

Exceptional Communication & Influence:

Outstanding interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build trust quickly with passive candidates, internal teams, and executive leadership. Deep understanding of modern technical stacks, engineering terminologies, and specialized platforms.

Additional Valuable Experience Tech/AI Industry Background:

Prior experience navigating a fast-paced tech startup, AI company, or high-growth SaaS environment.

Niche Technical Sourcing:

Demonstrated success sourcing, engaging, and closing candidates for highly specialized engineering or data science roles.

Employer Branding Collaboration:

Experience partnering with marketing or communications teams to develop compelling talent brand content across digital platforms.

Data-Driven Recruiting Strategy:

Familiarity with recruitment analytics dashboards and the ability to translate data insights into actionable hiring strategies.

Military & Diversity Hiring Pipelines:

Proven experience leveraging veteran hiring initiatives (e.g., Hiring Our Heroes, SkillBridge) or broader diversity sourcing programs.