Talent Acquisition Partner

Cooper Machinery Services Brand • Houston, TX

17d

About The Position

Cooper Machinery Services is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to find, engage, and hire skilled tradespeople and technical talent for its manufacturing facilities, shops, and field-service operations. The role partners with hiring managers across manufacturing, shop, and field-service teams to understand role requirements, workforce needs, and team dynamics, and owns full-cycle recruiting for technical and hourly roles. The Talent Acquisition Partner also works with HR colleagues on onboarding, workforce development, and retention initiatives, while helping shape and improve recruiting processes as the HR function grows.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience recruiting for manufacturing, skilled trades, field service, or other technical roles.
• Strong understanding of industrial work environments and the skills required for hands-on roles.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with employees at every level, from the shop floor to leadership.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting in a fast-paced environment.
• Sourcing ability and comfort using multiple channels to find hard-to-reach talent.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Organization and ability to manage multiple open roles simultaneously.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and basic HR technology.
• Comfort collaborating as part of a global HR team.

Nice To Haves

• A positive, solution-oriented mindset and willingness to pitch in wherever needed.
• Comfort working in an evolving HR function where processes are still being built.
• A hands-on, approachable style and willingness to spend time on the floor and in the field to understand the work.
• Adaptability and ability to adjust as business needs shift.
• A strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers across manufacturing, shop, and field-service teams to understand role requirements, workforce needs, and team dynamics.
• Own full-cycle recruiting for technical and hourly roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating offers.
• Build relationships with employees and leaders to stay connected to the work, culture, and future talent needs.
• Develop sourcing strategies to reach skilled tradespeople and technical talent through community outreach, job fairs, trade schools, and digital platforms.
• Write job postings that accurately reflect the work and attract qualified candidates.
• Keep candidates engaged through consistent communication from application through onboarding.
• Track recruiting activity, pipelines, and hiring metrics to support workforce planning.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues on onboarding, workforce development, and retention initiatives.
• Represent Cooper professionally and authentically in recruiting interactions.
• Help shape and improve recruiting processes as the HR function grows.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; most benefits are effective on the first day with no waiting period.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage; short-term disability has a six-month waiting period.
• Voluntary life, AD&D, and long-term disability buy-up plans.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance plans.
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match; employees are 100% vested on Day 1.
• Maternity and parental leave.
• Arc Fertility Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed