Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
About The Position
The Senior Talent Acquisition & Development Specialist is responsible for leading strategic recruitment initiatives, talent development programs, and employee experience efforts across multiple employee populations. This role partners closely with business leaders to align hiring strategies with long-term workforce planning and organizational growth. In addition to full-cycle recruiting responsibilities, this role will manage and continuously improve internal Rotational Development Programs, ensuring early-career talent receives structured development, mentorship, and exposure to cross-functional experiences that prepare them for long-term leadership within the organization. This position acts as a strategic partner to the business by supporting talent acquisition, leadership development, workforce planning, and retention initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, Psychology, or related field)
- 5+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience, preferably within manufacturing or technical environments
- Experience designing or managing leadership development or rotational programs
- Strong interviewing, candidate assessment, and talent evaluation skills
- Experience partnering with senior leaders on talent strategy and workforce planning
- Strong technical proficiency with recruiting and collaboration tools including:
- ATS systems
- Virtual interview platforms (Zoom, Teams, etc.)
- Scheduling and talent management tools
- Knowledge of employment laws and recruiting compliance practices
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build strong partnerships across departments and leadership levels
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusive hiring practices
Responsibilities
- Own full-cycle recruitment for a broad range of roles, from individual contributors through director-level positions.
- Partner with business leaders to support strategic workforce planning and headcount forecasting.
- Source and attract top talent through creative sourcing strategies, talent pipelines, and industry networking.
- Manage candidate experience from sourcing through onboarding, ensuring a high-quality recruitment process.
- Coordinate interviews, assessments, and hiring decisions while advising leaders on best hiring practices.
- Collaborate with preferred direct hire agencies to support recruitment of specialized or hard-to-fill positions.
- Extend offers, negotiate compensation within guidelines, and oversee onboarding processes.
- Manage Rotational Development Program for early career professionals.
- Partner with senior leadership to define program objectives, rotational assignments, and learning milestones.
- Coordinate cross-functional rotations to provide participants with exposure to multiple business areas.
- Establish mentorship structures and leadership touchpoints for program participants.
- Monitor participant progress, development outcomes, and program effectiveness through structured feedback.
- Continuously improve program curriculum, learning pathways, and leadership development opportunities.
- Track metrics related to program success, retention, and leadership pipeline development.
- Support Salary Orientation sessions on a rotational basis.
- Support planning and execution of onsite and virtual training initiatives across the organization.
- Conduct 30, 60, and 90-day new hire check-ins to ensure successful onboarding and integration.
- Partner with hiring managers to evaluate new hire performance and recruitment effectiveness.
- Identify development opportunities and training resources to strengthen employee capability.
- Revise and maintain job descriptions to accurately reflect role expectations and organizational needs.
- Analyze recruiting metrics and hiring outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
- Identify opportunities for standard work, automation, and operational efficiencies within talent processes.
- Support organizational initiatives related to diversity, engagement, and retention.
- Consult with business leaders regarding organizational changes, talent strategy, and workforce planning.
- Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on hiring decisions, candidate evaluation, and talent development.
- Support initiatives that strengthen employee engagement and long-term retention.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
