Talent Acquisition Specialist

Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing full-cycle recruiting activities across assigned locations and roles. This position partners with hiring managers to develop and execute recruiting strategies, drive hiring decisions, and improve overall talent outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned roles, including direct labor, indirect hourly, and site-level exempt positions where applicable.
• 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.
• Screens and evaluates 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/Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience: 2+ years of recruiting, HR, or related experience
• Experience: Supporting high-volume or manufacturing environments preferred
• 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

• Physical Requirements: 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. Lifting to 25 lbs.
• Work Environment: 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/cold depending on season.