Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking Talent Acquisition Specialists to support high-volume hiring in a fast-growing manufacturing environment. This role focuses on coordinating and supporting the hiring process in partnership with our designated RPO provider.

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition Support (Coordination-Focused)
  • Coordinate recruiting activities in partnership with our designated RPO provider; this role does not perform sourcing or direct recruiting
  • Support end-to-end interview scheduling, coordination, and candidate flow management
  • Partner with interview teams to drive timely and effective hiring decisions
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready interview documentation
  • Ensure candidate evaluations align with defined role requirements and established hiring criteria
  • Monitor staffing plans, including backfills, to ensure alignment with ramp targets and forecasted hiring needs
• Candidate Experience & Hiring Coordination
  • Serve as a key point of contact for candidates throughout the scheduling and pre-start process
  • Provide clear communication on interview logistics, next steps, and onboarding requirements
  • Support offer coordination and handoffs in partnership with the RPO and HR team
  • Ensure a consistent, positive, and timely candidate experience
• Pre-Start & Compliance Tracking
  • Track, monitor, and drive completion of all pre-employment requirements, including:
    • Drug screenings
    • Background checks
    • Employment eligibility documentation (Form I-9 and supporting documentation)
  • Follow up with candidates to resolve missing or incomplete onboarding requirements
  • Maintain accurate onboarding and compliance status records in our designated systems
• Onboarding Administration
  • Manage onboarding workflows in alignment with our policies and procedures
  • Ensure all required onboarding documentation is completed prior to orientation
  • Coordinate onboarding timelines to align with scheduled orientation sessions
  • Escalate risks, delays, or compliance issues to leadership as needed
• Reporting & Hiring Support
  • Track hiring progress against staffing plans and ramp targets
  • Support reporting related to hiring readiness, onboarding status, and candidate flow
  • Identify risks, delays, or bottlenecks impacting hiring timelines
  • Participate in regular hiring reviews and operational check-ins

Requirements

• Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred)
  • 2+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience
  • Experience supporting high-volume hiring environments
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Clear, professional communication and relationship-building ability
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Manufacturing or hourly workforce recruiting experience
  • Experience using an ATS or HRIS system
  • Ability to support multiple requisitions simultaneously
  • Willing to coach the more technical skills if interpersonal and communication skills are exceptional

Benefits

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match
• Lucrative employee referral program
• Employee recognition culture

FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press from 2013 to 2023.