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Talent Acquisition Specialist

Windmill Transport · Grand Rapids, MI · Today
On-siteHuman ResourcesFull-time
Role Overview:We are looking for a proactive, results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and finding exceptional talent. This isn't a role for someone waiting to be told what to do – we're looking for someone who naturally identifies opportunities, takes ownership, and continuously improves the recruiting process. The ideal candidate has experience working in the world of business where priorities shift, hiring managers move quickly, and recruiting requires creativity, persistence, and strong business judgment. Experience recruiting within transportation, logistics, supply chain, sales, or other high-volume industries is a plus. Key Responsibility Highlights:Talent Acquisition, Recruiting Strategy, Relationship Building, Process Improvement. What Success Looks Like:The ideal candidate is someone who...Doesn't wait for direction, they identify needs and take action.Naturally builds relationships with people.Is energized by finding difficult-to-fill talent.Communicates confidently with executives and candidates alike.Can prioritize multiple openings without losing attention to detail.Is comfortable making decisions independently.Thinks like a business partner, not just a recruiter.Takes ownership of hiring outcomes.Is resilient and doesn't get discouraged by setbacks.Looks for ways to improve processes instead of accepting "how it's always been." This role probably isn't for you if you...Wait for someone to tell you what to do next. Need a playbook for every situation. Think recruiting starts and ends with a job posting. Give up when a search gets difficult. Don't like picking up the phone or building relationships. Get thrown off when priorities change. See a problem and wait for someone else to fix it. Are uncomfortable pushing back or asking tough questions. Prefer "the way we've always done it" over finding a better way. Want a role where you can stay in your lane. Don't enjoy figuring things out as you go. Aren't motivated by the idea of finding the right person, not just a person. Benefits:Medical, dental, vision, life & moreGenerous PTO and WFHCompetitive pay 401(k) matchPaid parental leaveInternal growth opportunities

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