Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruiter

11th Hour Staffing • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist leads full-lifecycle recruitment efforts for the client across all regional branches. The role sources, screens, and hires talent for high-demand equipment roles, including Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Class A CDL Drivers, Equipment Service Technicians, Outside Sales Representatives, and Branch Operations Managers. This is a contract assignment in the Dayton, Ohio area lasting 10–12 weeks; the candidate must be able to commit to the full assignment duration.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems, job-board search tools, and Boolean search methodology.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with entry-level service personnel and executive leadership.
• Associate degree or bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration, or equivalent practical experience.
• Must be able to commit to the entire 10–12 week assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Recruiting experience in industrial equipment, construction, logistics, transportation, or skilled-trades manufacturing.
• Understanding of Department of Transportation compliance rules, Motor Vehicle Record standards, and skilled technical mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job posting creation, active sourcing, interviewing, extending offers, and candidate onboarding.
• Use targeted sourcing strategies, including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, trade school partnerships, and local networking, to build passive candidate pipelines for technical and skilled-trade roles.
• Partner with Branch Managers and corporate leaders to understand hiring needs, clarify job criteria, and streamline interview schedules.
• Conduct phone interviews, evaluate technical qualifications and cultural fit, and verify background and MVR requirements for safety-sensitive roles.
• Represent the client at regional career fairs, trade schools, and vocational programs to cultivate future talent pipelines.
• Maintain organized candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System and monitor recruitment metrics such as time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and offer acceptance rates.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree