Application Guide
How to Apply for Manager, Talent Acquisition Enablement
at ICON
🏢 About ICON
ICON is revolutionizing construction through 3D-printed homes, focusing on sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. Working here means contributing to cutting-edge technology that addresses housing affordability and environmental challenges. The company offers a unique opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization transforming a traditional industry.
About This Role
As Manager of Talent Acquisition Enablement, you'll own recruiting operations, drive strategy, and optimize processes to support ICON's growth in sustainable construction. This role directly impacts hiring quality and speed by designing programs, managing metrics, and leading employer branding initiatives. Your work will enable ICON to attract top talent for their innovative 3D-printing technology.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day involves analyzing recruitment metrics in Excel, meeting with hiring managers to optimize processes, and collaborating with marketing on employer branding content. You might map new workflows for technical roles, design programs to improve hiring quality, and report on TA performance to leadership.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who ICON Is Looking For
- Has 7+ years in TA operations with proven track record of improving metrics like quality of hire and time to fill
- Demonstrates strong data literacy with Excel visualization skills to analyze and report on recruitment metrics
- Possesses experience mapping and creating new workflows, particularly in scaling tech or construction companies
- Has worked directly with executive hiring managers and collaborated with marketing teams on employer branding
📝 Tips for Applying to ICON
Quantify your impact on TA metrics in your resume (e.g., 'reduced time-to-fill by 20%' or 'improved quality of hire through X program')
Highlight any experience with construction, manufacturing, or tech hardware companies since ICON operates at this intersection
Mention specific tools you've used for data visualization in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, Power Query, charts) and workflow mapping
Show how you've partnered with marketing teams on employer branding, especially for mission-driven companies
Tailor your application to ICON's sustainability mission by connecting your TA experience to supporting green technology growth
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your experience driving measurable improvements in TA operations metrics', "How you've designed programs that enhanced quality of hire and efficiency", 'Examples of collaborating with marketing on employer branding initiatives', "Why you're passionate about supporting ICON's mission of sustainable construction"]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → ICON's specific 3D-printing technology and recent projects (like NASA habitats or affordable housing initiatives)
- → The company's sustainability goals and how they reduce carbon emissions in construction
- → ICON's company culture and values from their website and employee reviews
- → The construction tech industry trends and ICON's competitors in 3D-printed homes
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying with generic TA experience without showing measurable improvements in operations
- Not demonstrating data literacy or Excel visualization skills in your application
- Failing to connect your experience to ICON's mission of sustainable construction
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!