Talent Development & Acquisition Specialist

About the role

Our client, a long-standing manufacturing company, is adding a Talent Development & Acquisition Specialist to support the growth and development of its workforce. This role is ideal for someone who can independently manage programs and project-based initiatives while identifying opportunities to build a skilled, sustainable workforce.

Responsibilities

• Support talent acquisition and onboarding, curriculum development and facilitation, succession planning and talent reviews, and manager and employee development.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment and onboarding, develop recruiting strategies, and help create a smooth transition from candidate to employee.
• Identify organizational training and skill-development needs, create learning objectives and course content, facilitate training for employees at all levels, and evaluate program effectiveness using results and feedback.
• Support the company’s career development programs, partner with HR leadership to identify critical roles, and coordinate talent review discussions that track development actions and organizational needs.
• Provide tools and resources that strengthen communication, manage talent programs from implementation through completion, and use data and metrics to evaluate effectiveness and recommend improvements.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including demonstrated experience in talent acquisition, employee training, and development.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with HRIS or other HR technology systems preferred.
• Manufacturing industry experience required.

Qualifications

• Experience with HRIS, applicant tracking systems, learning management systems, or other HR technology platforms (helps you stand out).
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and projects with professionalism and poise.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous PTO.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pet insurance.
• Rewards for participating in formal process improvement activities.

Pay

$80K‑$85K