Talent Acquisition Specialist
About The Position
Strohwig Industries, a precision manufacturing company serving aerospace, defense, energy, and other demanding industries, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage recruiting efforts and attract skilled employees. The role will improve recruiting approaches, build relationships with local schools and workforce organizations, and support a positive candidate and new-employee experience. Working as part of a small HR team, the specialist will manage hiring activities in partnership with hiring managers, develop candidate pipelines, coordinate outreach and recruiting events, and support onboarding and workforce development programs. The position works closely with the HR Manager and department leaders to strengthen recruiting, onboarding, and employee development.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- At least 2 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or a related HR role.
- Experience screening applicants, conducting interviews, and coordinating hiring activities.
- Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple open positions, competing priorities, and deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using applicant tracking or HR information systems.
- Ability to handle confidential employee and candidate information professionally.
Nice To Haves
- Experience recruiting for manufacturing, skilled trades, or technical positions.
- Experience with candidate sourcing and proactive recruiting outreach.
- Familiarity with apprenticeship programs, technical colleges, or workforce development organizations.
- Experience coordinating onboarding and new-hire orientation.
- Experience tracking and reporting recruiting metrics.
Responsibilities
- Manage the recruiting process, including job postings, candidate sourcing, applicant screening, interviews, and hiring coordination.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, evaluate candidates, and identify suitable candidates.
- Conduct phone screens and initial interviews, coordinate additional interviews, and communicate consistently with candidates.
- Prepare and coordinate employment offers, background checks, pre-employment requirements, and hiring documentation.
- Develop and maintain candidate pipelines for current and future staffing needs.
- Track recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, recruiting sources, candidate activity, and new-hire retention.
- Build relationships with local high schools, technical colleges, universities, and workforce development organizations.
- Coordinate and attend career fairs, school visits, and other recruiting events.
- Partner with the marketing team to strengthen the company's recruiting presence and promote career opportunities.
- Identify new ways to reach qualified candidates, particularly for skilled manufacturing positions.
- Coordinate new-hire orientation, onboarding activities, training schedules, and follow-up.
- Help create a positive, organized, and consistent experience for new employees.
- Support state apprenticeship and internal employee training programs through scheduling, documentation, recordkeeping, and progress tracking.
- Work with the HR Manager and department leaders to coordinate workforce development activities and maintain accurate training records.
Benefits
- Medical and vision insurance
- Company-paid dental insurance
- Company-paid long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Supplemental insurance plans available
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Unpaid excused absences
- Company-paid uniforms
- Training and apprenticeship opportunities
- Safety shoe and glasses reimbursement program
- Gym membership reimbursement program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
