Talent Acquisition Specialist

Nordson Corporation•Westlake, OH

31d•Hybrid

About The Position

Collaboration drives Nordson’s success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work. Job Summary The Specialist, Talent Acquisition drives full cycle recruiting with a consultative, data- informed approach while managing the candidate experience throughout the process. This role partners closely with the hiring leaders and HR business partners to attract, assess, and secure top talent while enhancing the overall candidate and hiring manager experience. The Specialist, Talent Acquisition serves as a talent advisor, workforce strategist and ambassador of Nordson’s Employee Value Proposition.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of recruitment full life cycle experience
Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems and recruitment technologies
Knowledge of employment laws and compliance standards
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
Ability to work onsite in Westlake a couple times per month
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Strong analytical, time management, communication, and consultative skills
Strong interviewing, sourcing, and relationship management skills
Ability to deal with ambiguity, adapt quickly and maintain momentum
Proactive and self-directed, demonstrating ownership in the talent acquisition process
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skill
Outstanding customer focus including attributes of empathy, compassion, and service orientation
Must possess passion, high energy, strong attention to detail, and learning agility

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related degree preferred
Experience using Workday
Experience recruiting in non-production in the manufacturing or medical technology industry

Responsibilities

Coordinate and administer the full recruitment life cycle for relevant position openings in a consultative manner. This includes:
Partnering with hiring manager to understand business objectives, workforce planning needs and ideal candidate profiles.
Coordinating the posting, advertising and screening of applications/resumes
Providing market insights, competitive intelligence, and recruitment strategies to ensure timely and high- quality hires
Facilitating intake meetings and establish clear recruitment plans for each requisition
Conducting pre-screening interviews as appropriate, scheduling and participating in on-site interviews as required
Sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates for organizational fit and future potential
Leveraging multiple sourcing channels including social platforms, referrals, networking, professional associations and community partnerships
Leading candidate review discussions and guide hiring teams toward efficient selection decisions
Preparing and assisting with the delivery of competitive offer packages in partnership with HR and leadership
Completing pre-employment testing (drug/background) and reference checks
Ensuring positive, engaging, and responsive candidate experience throughout the hiring process
Build and maintain strong pipelines of active and passive candidates
Analyze hiring trends and data to improve to improve diversity outreach and sourcing effectiveness
Manage Workday applicant tracking system to maintain accurate, compliant, and timely documentation
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and leverage technology to increase efficiency
Track and report on key recruitment metrics
Support broader HR initiatives and workforce projects as needed