Talent Acquisition Specialist

Barnes•Lawrenceville, GA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will manage full-cycle recruitment for a variety of positions, with a strong focus on high-volume recruiting for specialized machinist roles. This role involves partnering with hiring managers, developing sourcing strategies, screening candidates, and ensuring a positive candidate experience while promoting the SPECTRIX employer brand. The specialist will also maintain talent pipelines, coordinate recruiting events, and monitor recruiting metrics. Staying informed about labor market trends in the manufacturing and machining industries is crucial.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered.
2+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in manufacturing, industrial, or skilled trades environments.
Experience recruiting high-volume and hard to fill machinist or technical manufacturing positions strongly preferred.
Knowledge of CNC machining, manufacturing terminology, and skilled trades recruiting strategies is a plus.
Strong communication, organizational, and relationship building skills.
Ability to manage multiple open requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
Experience using applicant tracking systems and sourcing platforms such as Indeed, LinkedIn, or similar tools.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Strong sourcing and networking capabilities for niche technical talent.
Ability to evaluate technical resumes and manufacturing skill sets.
Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and follow through.
Comfortable working with production leadership and plant operations teams.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly, skilled trades, technical, and professional positions.
Lead high volume recruiting efforts for specialized machinist positions including CNC machinists, setup technicians, programmers, toolmakers, and other precision manufacturing roles.
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, workforce planning, and job requirements.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, trade schools, employee referrals, networking, and community partnerships.
Screen resumes, conduct phone interviews, coordinate onsite interviews, and manage candidate communications throughout the hiring process.
Maintain and track candidate activity within the applicant tracking system (ATS).
Build and maintain talent pipelines for hard to fill manufacturing and machining positions.
Coordinate recruiting events, job fairs, and outreach initiatives targeting skilled manufacturing talent.
Ensure a positive candidate experience and promote the SPECTRIX employer brand.
Collaborate with HR and operations teams to support onboarding and hiring compliance activities.
Monitor recruiting metrics including time to fill, candidate flow, and hiring effectiveness.
Stay informed on labor market trends and competitive hiring practices within manufacturing and machining industries.