Talent Acquisition Specialist – Non-Union

Hanwha Philly Shipyard • Philadelphia, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is a motivated, resourceful, results-driven recruiter who takes ownership of assigned requisitions and builds effective partnerships with hiring managers. The role manages full-cycle recruitment across non-union professional, corporate, administrative, engineering, and operations support positions, while identifying current and future talent needs and delivering a high-quality recruitment experience.

The specialist partners with hiring managers and HR leadership on staffing needs, recruitment strategies, job descriptions, candidate evaluations, and hiring decisions. Responsibilities include proactive sourcing and pipeline development; candidate screening, engagement, and offer support; representing Hanwha Philly Shipyard at recruitment events; and managing applicant tracking systems, candidate records, recruitment metrics, and compliance. The role also supports improvements to recruitment processes and coordinates with HR and onboarding stakeholders.

This is an on-site, full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours vary by department and are determined by department schedules. The work environment is similar to a heavy industrial setting and may include exposure to noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes, smoke, and inclement weather, indoors or outdoors. Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a tobacco-free facility. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 5 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, including proactive sourcing and candidate engagement.
• Demonstrated recruiting experience across multiple business functions, including engineering, finance, human resources, safety, administration, supply chain, IT, and operations.
• Ability to independently manage multiple requisitions and deliver hiring results in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience sourcing passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, professional networks, and other recruitment tools.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, evaluate candidates, and support hiring decisions.
• Experience conducting candidate screenings, coordinating interviews, presenting employment offers, and supporting negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle recruitment processes, sourcing strategies, and candidate selection practices.
• Strong relationship-building and consultative skills with hiring managers and business leaders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
• Strong accountability, ownership, follow-through, attention to detail, and sense of urgency.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing priorities, navigate ambiguity, and maintain recruitment momentum.
• Creative and resourceful approach to sourcing and problem-solving; data-driven mindset.
• Strong candidate engagement, offer negotiation, and closing skills.
• Integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach, with ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience using applicant tracking systems or recruitment management platforms.
• Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including general lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, climbing, working at heights, and extended walking or standing, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Hanwha Philly Shipyard safety procedures, rules, regulations, policies, and standards.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR leadership to understand immediate and long-term staffing needs across non-union business functions.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned professional, corporate, administrative, engineering, and operations support positions.
• Conduct recruitment intake meetings to establish position requirements, candidate profiles, sourcing strategies, timelines, and expectations.
• Advise hiring managers on talent availability, market conditions, candidate selection, and recruitment best practices.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to develop and refine job descriptions and position requirements.
• Provide guidance on interviewing techniques, candidate evaluation, and consistent hiring practices.
• Keep hiring managers informed about recruitment progress, candidate feedback, timelines, and next steps; address challenges to maintain momentum and timely decisions.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify and engage qualified candidates, including passive candidates, using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, professional networks, referrals, and other channels.
• Build candidate pipelines for current and anticipated hiring needs and maintain relationships with prospective candidates.
• Conduct labor market research and compensation benchmarking, and evaluate sourcing effectiveness to improve candidate quality and hiring outcomes.
• Screen candidates, assess qualifications and alignment, and present qualified candidates to hiring managers with assessments and recommendations.
• Coordinate and facilitate virtual and in-person interviews and shipyard tours as needed.
• Maintain consistent candidate communication and support selection and hiring decisions with hiring managers and HR leadership.
• Present verbal and written offers and assist with compensation discussions, negotiations, candidate closing, and engagement through offer acceptance and onboarding transition.
• Represent Hanwha Philly Shipyard at career fairs, university recruiting events, professional networking opportunities, and community outreach activities.
• Evaluate external recruitment events, promote employment opportunities and organizational culture and values, and serve as an employer brand ambassador.
• Manage job postings, applicant activity, and requisition information in applicant tracking and recruitment systems.
• Maintain accurate and timely candidate records, recruitment documentation, and hiring activity.
• Monitor and report recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, requisition aging, candidate pipeline activity, and sourcing effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, reduce delays, and enhance candidate and hiring manager experiences.
• Collaborate with HR, onboarding, and other internal stakeholders to support the transition from selection to employment.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level