Talent Acquisition Specialist

Worthington Enterprises•Worthington, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports enterprise recruiting efforts with a focus on hourly workforce pipeline development, early talent programs, and community partnerships. This role plays a critical part in building sustainable talent pipelines through school partnerships, workforce initiatives, and innovative recruiting strategies. The position requires flexibility for occasional evening events and travel. This is a hybrid position located in Columbus, OH.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
2+ years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or workforce development preferred
1+ year experience within the manufacturing industry
Strong organizational and event planning skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment marketing tools
Willingness to travel and attend occasional evening events

Nice To Haves

Experience working with early talent programs, school partnerships, or community workforce initiatives is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and support talent pipeline strategies for hourly workforce needs in partnership with facility leadership
Manage K-12 and campus recruitment initiatives, including career fairs, classroom engagement, and hiring events (some evening events and travel required)
Coordinate and facilitate facility tours and onsite experiences for student groups and community partners
Research market data, recruiting trends, and provide updates to leadership teams
Build and maintain partnerships with organizations such as COMP and OMA, staying informed on programs and sharing relevant opportunities and updates with internal stakeholders
Provide support for hourly recruiting during peak hiring periods, workforce ramp-ups, or when recruiting team members are unavailable
Manage and maintain job advertisements across multiple channels, including social media, print, and other recruitment platforms
Plan and execute workforce and community events such as Manufacturing Day, In-Demand Jobs Week, Bring Your Child to Work Day, and similar initiatives
Order, manage, and maintain recruitment materials and promotional items for job fairs and events
Support and manage facilitation of virtual reality (VR) tours across locations
Review recruiting efforts and recommend strategies to improve candidate pipelines and hiring outcomes
Serve as the primary recruiter for the intern program, including candidate screening, evaluation, and placement recommendations
Assist with high school and early talent programs as needed
Create and maintain interview guides for both hourly and salaried roles
Assist with interview scheduling for salaried positions as needed
Establish and maintain military partnerships; lead completion and submission of the Military Friendly® survey
Act as the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) subject matter expert, providing support, guidance, and process improvements
Create TA updates for monthly HR newsletter and for external Talent Community audience