Talent Acquisition Specialist | Contract

Contract role combining strategic talent initiatives and full-cycle recruitment for a manufacturing and distribution client in Winston-Salem. Hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) or fully remote if outside the Triad area.

About the Role

Source top talent, manage the candidate experience through the entire hiring process, and partner alongside hiring managers to meet current and future hiring needs. This position is ideal for someone who takes a proactive and strategic approach to recruiting while managing a high volume of requisitions.

About the Company

This well-established manufacturing and distribution company has been a leader in innovation, design quality, and sustainability for over 70 years, with all products proudly made in the USA. The team fosters a family-oriented, supportive culture that prioritizes employee growth and development, while maintaining a strong commitment to work-life balance.

Responsibilities

Recruitment

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for a high volume of various roles across nationwide distribution centers.
• Source candidates using job boards, social media, networking, and proactive outreach.
• Screen candidate resumes, conduct interviews, coordinate interviews with hiring managers, and update Applicant Tracking System (ATS) accordingly.
• Partner with hiring managers to determine and discuss role requirements and candidate profiles.
• Present and negotiate offers, adhering to company guidelines.

Strategic Talent Acquisition

• Develop and maintain pipelines of talent for critical and/or challenging roles.
• Collaborate with leadership and human resources department on workforce planning and forecasting.
• Review and analyze recruitment metrics to identify trends and improve processes.
• Contribute to Culture and Inclusion hiring strategies.
• Support company branding efforts and assist with campus recruiting, internship programs, and internal mobility initiatives.

Onboarding

• Partner with hiring managers, communicating consistently to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
• Coordinate and facilitate new employee orientation sessions.
• Ensure timely completion of onboarding documentation and system setup.
• Serve as main point of contact for new employees through onboarding and initial transition period.
• Consistently review onboarding processes for improvements, and update processes based on feedback and best practices.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years’ experience in full-desk recruitment or internal talent acquisition within the manufacturing industry.
• Experience managing employee onboarding in high-volume hiring environments.
• Strong strategic problem-solving skills.
• Excellent and professional communication and relationship-building expertise.
• Demonstrated decision-making skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment.
• Understanding of multi-state labor laws.

Pay

$35/hr

Schedule

• Contract (3-6 months).
• Flexible within core business hours (will work with all US time zones).