Manager - Talent Acquisition

At Lumos, we’re growing fast—and we’re looking for a Manager – Talent Acquisition to help lead the charge. In this role, you’ll guide a team of recruiters in delivering high impact hiring strategies that fuel our company’s growth. You’ll partner closely with business leaders across departments to shape a scalable, forward-thinking approach to recruiting that’s aligned with our goals and grounded in our values.

This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex hiring challenges, and knows how to empower teams. You’ll streamline processes, remove roadblocks, and elevate the candidate experience—while championing a talent function that reflects the energy, innovation, and momentum of Lumos.

***Remote Position: Must reside within NC or VA*** 

Company Summary 

Lumos is on a mission to deliver lightning-fast, 100% Fiber Optic internet to the communities that need it most. After the merger of Lumos Networks and North State in 2022, we quickly rose to become a leading fiber internet provider. And as of April 1, 2025, we’ve joined forces with T-Mobile to launch T-Fiber—a joint venture that blends Lumos’ infrastructure expertise with T-Mobile’s national reach to bring fiber to more homes than ever before.

We currently connect over 475,000 homes, businesses, and multi-family buildings across nine states in the East and Midwest. With major growth in markets like Ohio, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia—and a shared goal of reaching 12 to 15 million homes by 2030—Lumos is playing a vital role in closing the digital divide.

Our Mission and Values

At Lumos, we are driven by our commitment to a brighter tomorrow. We take pride in being the first to deliver 100% Fiber Optic Internet for families, small businesses, and communities. We know the possibilities of tomorrow can’t be built on the infrastructure of yesterday. And when we deliver uninterrupted Internet and limitless capacity, we create new opportunities for everyone.

We believe that the past is over, and the future is fast. That’s why we are who we are: the disruptors of the status quo. Guided by our purpose and startup mindset, we step up, move first, and adapt as we go. Here, there’s no hierarchy, only hustle.

We are all servant leaders, confident in our purpose and humble enough to pay close attention to the details. We all have the power to help solve problems and find solutions for our customers and teammates - and we do - by putting people first and doing whatever it takes to build loyalty with our customers and within our team.

We’re passionate about our customers’ experience. Their futures don’t stand still, and neither do ours. We’ll never stop reinventing ourselves to meet our customers’ evolving needs - because we know that our work, delivering 100% fiber optic internet, truly changes people’s lives.

Essential Functions

• Lead and mentor a team of recruiters, supporting their growth while driving team performance & accountability.
• Own full-cycle recruiting across departments and levels, partnering with hiring managers and senior leaders to deliver high-impact hires.
• Develop scalable hiring strategies that align with company goals & support rapid growth.
• Drive continuous improvement of recruiting processes to increase efficiency, consistency, & candidate experience.
• Design and implement creative sourcing strategies to engage top talent in competitive markets.
• Champion an exceptional candidate experience that reflects Lumos’ culture & values at every stage.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with People Ops, Finance, and business leaders to align hiring priorities and share progress.
• Ensure recruiting practices comply with all legal, regulatory, and HR policies.
• Monitor recruiting performance through data and metrics; identify trends and adjust strategies as needed.
• Provide regular updates and insights to TA leadership & key stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required 

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate effectively across departments and with stakeholders at all levels.
• Skilled at engaging with both internal teams and external partners in a professional and solutions-focused manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word; experience with building dashboards or similar reports preferred.
• Expert at preparing and presenting recruiting metrics, dashboards, or process updates to leadership.
• Proven ability to recruit across multiple functions and seniority levels, including field, technical and corporate roles.
• Proficiency in ATS platforms—Greenhouse experience strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in Excel and recruitment data analysis; comfortable building and interpreting reports.

Other Experience & Requirements 

• 5–8 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, with at least 3 years in a leadership or team management role.
• Fiber or telecommunications industry experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently operates a computer, keyboard, and other standard office equipment.
• Near-constant use of sight, speech, hearing, comprehension, and reasoning.
• Primarily remote work with occasional travel to a Lumos office or offsite meetings as needed.
• Must be able to sit or remain in a stationary position for extended periods.

Benefits & Perks

Our commitment to communities includes recruiting and rewarding the Lumos team members who are working together to build a brighter tomorrow.

We have:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Competitive compensation packages, including bonus options for eligible positions.
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• 100% employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to professional support for life’s challenges.
• 401K plan w/ up to 5% employer contribution and a self-directed brokerage option.
• Wellness program offering education and cash incentives for gym attendance and nutrition programs.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Discounts on Lumos Fiber Internet for employees who live in our service areas.

At Lumos we recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We have a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws.