Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Role

The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages full-cycle recruiting activities across assigned locations and roles, partnering with hiring managers to develop and execute recruiting strategies, drive hiring decisions, and improve overall talent outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned roles, including direct labor, indirect hourly, and site-level exempt positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to lead intake discussions and define candidate profiles, hiring priorities, and timelines.
• Execute sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates in competitive labor markets.
• Screen and evaluate candidates using structured and behavioral-based interview techniques.
• Facilitate and guide hiring managers through the interview and selection process.
• Drive timely decision-making by influencing hiring managers and ensuring consistent feedback.
• Manage offer process, including approvals, negotiations, and candidate closing.
• Own preboarding process to ensure a smooth transition from offer acceptance to start date.
• Monitor recruiting metrics (Time to Fill, Time to Hire, etc.) and adjust strategies to improve outcomes.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines aligned with current and future workforce needs.
• Serve as a strategic recruiting partner to site leadership.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (required).
• 2+ years of recruiting, HR, or related experience.
• Experience supporting high-volume or manufacturing environments (preferred).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities independently.

Skills

• Strong written and oral communication.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Time management.
• Systems analysis.
• Mathematical and deductive reasoning.
• Critical thinking.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those required to successfully perform the job's functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Sit and stand as needed; may require walking on a level surface for periods throughout the day.
• Reaching above shoulders, below waist, and lifting as required to file documents or store materials (up to 25 lbs).
• Typical office setting.
• May require entering a manufacturing environment that requires proper PPE, including safety shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
• Manufacturing environment may be loud, hot, or cold depending on the season.

This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.