Jim Bauer
Talent Acquisition Professional | Military Veteran | Coach | Mentor | Leader
- Role
- Talent Acquisition Manager at Krc Machine Tool Solutions
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jim Bauer
As a Talent Acquisition Manager at KRC Machine Tool Solutions, I bring extensive expertise in talent sourcing, candidate management, and workforce planning to support high-quality hiring across North America. My focus is on delivering exceptional results in highly competitive labor markets for skilled trades, field service, manufacturing, and project-based roles. Leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter and advanced sourcing strategies, I build robust pipelines of active and passive candidates while collaborating closely with hiring managers and operational leaders to align recruitment initiatives with organizational goals. My approach emphasizes strategic partnerships and a commitment to fostering sustainable talent strategies that drive business success.
Experience
Talent Acquisition Manager
Feb 2026 — Present · US
Led full-cycle talent acquisition across North America, delivering high-quality hires for skilled trades, field service, manufacturing, and project-based roles in competitive labor markets.Partnered strategically with hiring managers and operational leadership to forecast workforce needs, define role requirements, and align recruiting initiatives with business objectives.Developed and executed proactive sourcing strategies leveraging ATS/CRM platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, ZoomInfo, Boolean search techniques, internal databases, and industry networks to build robust pipelines of both active and passive candidates.Assessed and qualified candidates against technical requirements, certifications, and experience to ensure alignment with immediate hiring needs and long-term workforce planning.Elevated the candidate experience by driving clear, consistent communication and fostering strong engagement across candidates, hiring teams, and internal stakeholders.Designed and launched a Veterans Initiative Program (VIP), increasing veteran hiring by 20% while strengthening partnerships with military and veteran organizations.Represented the organization at national and regional recruiting events, including job fairs, military transition programs, trade schools, and industry conferences, enhancing employer brand presence and expanding talent reach.
Education
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor’s Degree in progress, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Lakeshore College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
1985
Community College of the Air Force
Associate, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
2018
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