Talent Acquisition Specialist-Skilled Trades & Manufacturing

Hanwha Philly Shipyard • Philadelphia, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist recruits skilled trades and manufacturing talent for Hanwha Philly Shipyard. The role builds sustainable pipelines for occupations such as welders, shipbuilders, outfitters, and machine operators; develops sourcing strategies that reach experienced and passive candidates; and identifies transferable skills from related industries. The specialist also supports apprenticeship, entry-level trades, and workforce development recruitment as needed, while monitoring labor-market conditions, competitor hiring, compensation trends, and talent availability.

The position manages candidate screening and selection, presents assessments to hiring managers, coordinates interviews and skills assessments, communicates with candidates, and supports offers and negotiations. It represents the shipyard at recruiting events and builds relationships with educational and workforce partners. The specialist also manages job postings, applicant-tracking-system records, requisition information, and recruitment metrics, and works to improve recruiting efficiency and candidate experience. The role requires compliance with company policies, employment laws, and shipyard safety requirements. It is an on-site, full-time, safety-sensitive position with standard days and hours varying by department schedule. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• At least 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in an agency, corporate, or industrial recruiting environment.
• Demonstrated success proactively sourcing and recruiting candidates for difficult-to-fill positions, including engaging passive talent through direct outreach and networking.
• Ability to independently manage multiple requisitions, develop sourcing strategies, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, negotiation, and organizational skills, including the ability to partner effectively with hiring managers and candidates.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, recruitment technology, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to identify and engage qualified candidates beyond traditional job postings and applicant databases.
• Ownership, urgency, accountability, and the ability to develop effective working relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners.
• Understanding of operational workforce requirements and ability to translate business needs into recruitment strategies.
• Ability to navigate challenging recruitment assignments, shifting priorities, and a rapidly evolving business environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to advise stakeholders and manage expectations.
• Strong negotiation skills to engage candidates, address concerns, and support offer acceptance.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple requisitions, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Creative, solutions-oriented approach; professionalism, sound judgment, integrity, teamwork, and willingness and ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including general lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, climbing, working at heights, and extended walking or standing; reasonable accommodations may be made.

Nice To Haves

• Experience recruiting skilled trades professionals in manufacturing, construction, shipbuilding, or other industrial environments.
• Familiarity with skilled trades occupations, technical qualifications, and labor-market conditions.
• Experience developing talent pipelines through trade schools, apprenticeship programs, workforce development organizations, or community partnerships.
• Experience with UKG Pro Recruiting or a similar applicant tracking system.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Hanwa Philly Shipyard safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for welders, shipbuilders, outfitters, machine operators, and other critical production occupations.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract experienced and passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, industry networks, referrals, direct outreach, and other sources.
• Identify transferable skills and recruit candidates from construction, manufacturing, industrial maintenance, shipbuilding, and related industries.
• Support recruitment for apprenticeship, entry-level skilled trades, and workforce development programs as needed.
• Monitor regional labor markets, competitor hiring activity, compensation trends, and talent availability to inform recruitment strategies.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition leadership on geographic recruitment expansion and alternative talent sources.
• Screen and evaluate candidates for technical skills, experience, qualifications, and fit with position requirements.
• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers with assessments and recommendations.
• Coordinate and facilitate interviews, skills assessments, and shipyard tours as needed.
• Communicate clearly and promptly with candidates throughout the hiring process and support a positive candidate experience.
• Present verbal and written offers and support candidate negotiations and offer acceptance.
• Represent Hanwha Philly Shipyard at career fairs, trade schools, workforce development events, and industry recruiting activities.
• Build relationships with technical schools, community colleges, apprenticeship programs, and workforce development organizations.
• Research recruiting opportunities and coordinate company participation in targeted events.
• Promote the shipyard's employment brand, culture, career opportunities, and values to prospective candidates.
• Manage job postings across internal platforms, LinkedIn, and relevant recruitment channels.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, requisition activity, and pipeline information in the applicant tracking system.
• Track and report recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, aging requisitions, hiring activity, and sourcing effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment efficiency, candidate engagement, and hiring outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, applicable employment laws, and shipyard safety requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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