Talent Acquisition Specialist

Vallourec - North America•Youngstown, OH

About The Position

At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will lead end-to-end recruitment efforts to identify, engage, and hire top talent across the organization. You’ll be a strategic partner to the business, driving hiring outcomes through structured processes, operational excellence, and compelling candidate experiences. This role goes beyond filling roles- it’s about building scalable systems, activating talent pipelines, and crafting content that helps candidates opt in with eyes wide open.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
3-5 years’ experience in full-cycle recruiting, or talent sourcing, preferably in a fast-paced or high-growth environment.
Proven ability to develop and execute strategic sourcing plans that attract diversified talent.
Proficiency with ATS platforms, requisition workflows, and reporting.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing needs, and work both independently and collaboratively.
Strong process orientation with experience mapping workflows, creating SOPs/playbooks, and driving continuous improvement
Proficient in tracking funnel metrics (TTF, TTH, NPS) and translating data into actionable insights.
Comfortable managing compliance, documentation, and audit-ready recruiting operations.
Strategic thinker with a bias for action and a passion for improving systems, experiences, and outcomes.
Empathetic and candidate-centric, with a commitment to inclusive hiring practices and transparent communication.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP, PHR, AIRS-CIR, or LinkedIn Certified Professional Recruiter certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment across multiple functions and levels for assigned requisitions.
Partner with hiring managers to understand talent needs and develop tailored sourcing strategies.
Own job posting strategy across boards and channels; pilot new sources, monitor performance and ROI.
Map and document the recruiting process; create SOPs and playbooks for intake, screening, interviewing, and offers; drive continuous improvement using industry best practices.
Own ATS hygiene, requisition workflows, templates, and reporting to support compliance, visibility, and operations consistency.
Assist in tracking and improving funnel metrics (TTF, TTH, NPS); providing weekly insights to hiring leaders to inform decisions and forecast needs.
Coach interview teams on process, tools, and candidate experience.
Collaborate and participate in industry events, info sessions, and job fairs.
Partner with HR, Marketing, and business leaders to align hiring efforts with organizational goals, culture, and workforce planning.
Maintain rigorous documentation and reporting, use data to iterate tactics and processes.