SUMMARY The Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a vital role in our manufacturing plant by managing the full recruitment lifecycle for various hourly positions. This role involves sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent to support the plant’s operational goals. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will work closely with the HRBP Talent Acquisition to manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly manufacturing roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates through various channels such as job boards, social media, employee referrals, and community outreach. Ensure continuous sourcing for current and future hiring needs. · Collaborate with hiring managers to understand job requirements, workforce planning, and hiring goals. Ensure alignment between recruitment strategies and business objectives for operational success. · Facilitate the screening process, including conducting initial interviews, pre-employment assessments, and background checks. Ensure candidates meet required qualifications and fit the company’s culture and values. · Ensure all recruitment activities are compliant with labor laws, safety regulations, and company policies. Maintain accurate and organized documentation throughout the hiring process. · Monitor key recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source of hire to optimize recruitment processes and improve efficiency. Provide regular reports to HRBP Talent Acquisition and leadership teams. · Work closely with assigned teams to understand staffing needs, and ensure recruitment aligns with workforce planning, operational goals, and compliance with safety-sensitive roles. · Assist with the coordination of necessary pre-employment assessments and background checks to ensure candidates meet the required standards. Communicate with applicants about these steps and address any concerns that arise during the process. Food Safety Responsible and required to notify management about actual or potential food safety issues; and empowered to act to resolve food safety issues within their scope of work. If this position is vacant for any significant period of time the obligation for completion of all food safety and quality related tasks will become the responsibility of the direct manager or a qualified designee. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Skills/ Knowledge: The Talent Acquisition Specialist should possess a strong understanding of recruitment strategies, sourcing techniques, and employment laws, with a focus on the manufacturing industry. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential for building relationships with candidates and hiring managers. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively, coupled with strong networking and relationship-building skills, is crucial. Computer Skills: Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR software is required. Competence in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for reporting and communication purposes is essential. Experience with social media platforms and recruitment marketing tools is advantageous for promoting the company's employer brand and attracting top talent. Certificates and Licenses: SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus. Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential from SHRM or HRCI, focusing on recruitment and talent acquisition strategies, is beneficial. LinkedIn Certified Professional is preferred. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred) or High school diploma or associate degree with 3+ years equivalent relevant experience in a manufacturing environment required. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools, and controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, and reach with hands and arms. · The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level