Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the role

Founded and family‐owned since 1896, Rhoads Industries is a total solution provider of industrial fabrication, mechanical/maintenance and maritime services. In addition to our field service and project skilled labor, Rhoads has expansive shipyard facilities and over 300,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space located in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Rhoads’ capabilities enable our customers to achieve superior results by deploying our diverse, highly skilled workforce and fabrication capabilities across commercial, government and maritime projects, all backed by state‐of‐the‐art resources and a 100+ year legacy of leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for high-volume roles across departments, from requisition to onboarding.
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, social media, and networking.
• Screen, interview, and assess candidates based on role requirements and organizational fit.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand business needs, job specifications, and ideal candidate profiles.
• Provide regular updates, guidance, and support to hiring teams throughout the recruitment process.
• Conduct intake meetings and facilitate debriefs to ensure alignment and consistency in decision-making.
• Collaborate across HR and Rhoads leadership to promote employer brand initiatives and recruitment campaigns.
• Champion a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring journey.
• Represent the company at recruiting events, career fairs, and networking engagements.
• Track and analyze recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, source effectiveness, candidate conversion rates).
• Supporting Talent Director in preparing weekly/monthly reports and present key insights to HR and senior leadership.
• Ensure recruiting practices align with internal policies and compliance standards (e.g., EEO, OFCCP, GDPR).
• Aid in the development of job descriptions and create compelling and accurate job postings to attract qualified candidates.
• Post job openings on various platforms in compliance with the company’s AAP Plan and monitor the responses.
• Recommend improvements to talent acquisition workflows and systems.
• Contribute to projects around diversity hiring, talent market research, and automation.
• Serve as a mentor or lead to junior recruiters, providing coaching and support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Experience in full-cycle recruitment, with at least 2 years in high-volume or corporate environments.
• Strong proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), sourcing tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with data-driven recruitment and reporting.
• Experience supporting corporate functions (i.e. Operations, IT, Finance, Quality, Safety, etc.).
• Knowledge and experience implementing employer branding strategies across platforms such as Glassdoor, LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.

Qualifications

• Experience with data-driven recruitment and reporting.
• Experience supporting corporate functions (i.e. Operations, IT, Finance, Quality, Safety, etc.).
• Knowledge and experience implementing employer branding strategies across platforms such as Glassdoor, LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.

Skills

• Full-cycle recruitment experience.
• Effective sourcing strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Data-driven recruitment and reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Experience with job boards.
• Experience with social media and networking.
• Experience with employer branding strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance packages.
• 401k matching.
• PTO.

Pay

Salary range: $70,000 - $90,000 per year.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Additional Information

The Work Environment at Rhoads: The performance of this position involves exposure to construction or industrial areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats and hearing protection is required.

What Rhoads Can Offer You: At Rhoads Industries, our team is the foundation of our success. Along with a competitive salary, we offer a variety of additional benefits designed to support your well-being and promote a healthy work-life balance for you and your family. Benefits include: Competitive health insurance packages, 401k matching, PTO.

Our Location: We are based out of The Navy Yard in Philadelphia, a reimagined industrial locale with more than 150 companies, 15,000+ people, 20 acres of parks, dining options, public art, and events throughout the year. Recognized as a leading model for repurposing military and industrial assets for a diversified modern economy, The Navy Yard has been dubbed "the coolest shipyard in America."

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