Talent Acquisition Specialist - Manufacturing

Weir•St. Louis, MO

6d•Remote

About The Position

As a TA Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in identifying and recruiting top Manufacturing Operations and Engineering Talent. Your responsibilities include end to end recruitment to ensure high-quality hires and an exceptional candidate experience. Collaborating closely with hiring managers, you’ll execute effective sourcing, screening, selection, and onboarding processes. Success in this role hinges on your strong customer service orientation and ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the company. Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives. Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

Requirements

Full cycle recruitment in various functions and business lines, from blue collar and skilled trades to professional, engineering, and leadership searches.
Previous experience recruiting at all levels in Manufacturing and Engineering is highly desired.
Expert knowledge in utilizing external sources such as search engines, job boards, social media tools (e.g., LinkedIn) to identify candidates
Comfortable working with a sense of urgency and the desire to win.
Ability to visit company sites and train to best practices.

Responsibilities

Utilize proactive, creative and cost-effective recruitment methods to attract a diverse pool of candidates, including leveraging online recruiting resources, social media, ATS, local and community organizations, college partnerships and driving teammate referrals.
Meet with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to get a deeper understanding of the requirements, the function, and how the role fits with the team and organization.
Creating a great candidate experience in collaboration with other business stakeholders.
Utilize proactive, creative and cost-effective recruitment methods to attract and source a diverse pool of candidates, including leveraging online recruiting resources, social media, ATS, local and community organizations, college partnerships and driving teammate referrals.
Be committed to delivering an exceptional candidate and manager experience through timely communication and follow up.
Be a committed and visible advocate for Weir on Social Media platforms.
Act as a Weir Ambassador in the internal and external markets, engaging important networks and associations.
Be a leader with our growing Talent Acquisition Technology.
Utilize ATS to proactively build talent pools for high frequency and high valued skills.
Ensure you are following global processes to have a “One way of work” approach when documenting recruitment activities and workflow.
Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.