Talent Acquisition Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for a variety of roles, including engineering, finance, HR, and other corporate positions, as well as hourly production positions in our manufacturing facilities.
• Develop and implement creative sourcing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates.
• Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and ensure alignment on candidate profiles.
• Manage the candidate experience from initial contact through offer, ensuring a high-quality and positive experience for all candidates.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for both corporate and production roles, leveraging various channels such as ATS, job boards, social media, community partnerships, and industry-specific networks.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local technical schools, colleges, and community organizations to build a pipeline of skilled production workers.
• Manage relationships with temporary staffing agencies to develop a reliable pipeline of temporary employees to support the company during peak production periods.
• Cook up and coordinate with staffing agencies to define temporary staffing needs, ensure alignment on requirements, and provide feedback on candidate quality and fit.
• Monitor agency performance, compliance, and adherence to company policies and standards.
• Assist in the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition and integration into the company culture.
• Partner with HR and operations to design and deliver employee engagement and retention initiatives, particularly for higher-turnover production roles.
• Ensure all recruitment activities are in compliance with company policies, federal and state regulations, and the industry’s best practices.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment records, reports, and metrics to measure the effectiveness of recruitment efforts.
• Serve as a strategic partner to HR and hiring managers, providing market insights and guidance on hiring best practices.
• Act as a brand ambassador, promoting the company’s values and culture in all recruitment interactions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of manufacturing, paper, packaging, or a related industry is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle recruitment processes and sourcing techniques.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Experience in talent acquisition, with a focus on both corporate and hourly production roles.
• Experience in managing relationships with temporary staffing agencies and leveraging contingent workforces to meet business needs.