Talent Acquisition Specialist

American Crane & Equipm • Amity Township, PA

8d • $60,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to own the full-cycle recruiting process for a diverse organization that includes skilled trades, engineering, manufacturing, field service, sales, and professional support functions. This role involves managing requisitions independently, building credibility with Hiring Managers, conducting meaningful interviews, developing sourcing strategies, evaluating candidates objectively, and ensuring hiring processes move forward efficiently. The specialist will serve as the primary recruiting partner for candidates and Hiring Managers, understanding business needs, developing recruiting strategies, sourcing talent, conducting structured interviews, evaluating technical and behavioral alignment, presenting evidence-based hiring recommendations, coordinating next steps, supporting offer decisions, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
• Ability to verify identity and employment authorization in compliance with Form I-9 requirements
• Eligibility to access information or technology governed by applicable U.S. export-control laws where required
• Willingness to undergo a background check in accordance with applicable laws
• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment drug screen and randomized drug testing during employment
• Ability to work full-time on-site and meet the posted work schedule
• Ability to maintain reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to protect confidential candidate, employee, compensation, and business information
• Willingness to follow all company policies, procedures, and applicable recruiting compliance requirements
• Willingness to wear required PPE when entering manufacturing areas
• Willingness to complete required safety, compliance, and role-specific training
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to maintain professional conduct aligned with company values and expectations
• Full-cycle recruiting ownership
• Strong interviewing and candidate-assessment skills
• Ability to make and communicate evidence-based hiring recommendations
• Hiring Manager partnership and consultative recruiting ability
• Proactive sourcing beyond inbound applications
• Strong candidate communication and follow-through
• Excellent organization across multiple active requisitions
• Professional judgment and confidentiality
• Strong ATS documentation and process discipline
• Ability to respectfully challenge assumptions and influence decisions
• Curiosity and willingness to learn technical or unfamiliar positions
• Ownership, accountability, reliability, and continuous improvement
• Professional recruiting or Talent Acquisition experience strongly preferred
• Experience independently managing multiple requisitions through the full recruiting lifecycle preferred
• Experience conducting structured or behavioral interviews preferred
• Experience sourcing passive candidates and building talent pipelines preferred
• Experience partnering directly with Hiring Managers preferred
• Manufacturing, skilled trades, engineering, industrial, field service, technical, or similarly specialized recruiting experience is highly valued
• Experience with difficult-to-fill or niche recruiting is a plus
• Experience working within an ATS required
• Full-cycle recruiting and requisition management
• Structured and behavioral interviewing
• Candidate evaluation and selection
• Active and passive candidate sourcing
• Boolean searching and talent research
• Hiring Manager consultation
• Offer management
• ATS documentation and workflow management
• Recruiting metrics and pipeline analysis
• Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Understanding of compliant hiring practices and appropriate interview boundaries
• Personal accountability and ownership
• Strong professional judgment
• High attention to detail
• Confidence communicating recommendations
• Candidate-focused mindset
• Strong organization and prioritization
• Curiosity and willingness to learn
• Ability to balance speed with hiring quality
• Comfort receiving and applying coaching
• Collaborative team mindset
• Commitment to Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, and GRIT

Nice To Haves

• ADP Workforce Now experience is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Communications, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant Talent Acquisition experience will be considered

Responsibilities

• Independently manage assigned exempt and non-exempt requisitions from intake through accepted offer
• Conduct detailed requisition intake discussions with Hiring Managers
• Develop recruiting strategies based on role requirements, urgency, labor-market conditions, and available talent
• Review applications and evaluate qualifications against established requirements
• Conduct structured interviews assessing technical qualifications, behavioral competencies, motivation, accountability, and long-term alignment
• Provide clear, evidence-based Inclined / Not Inclined hiring recommendations
• Maintain recruiting momentum through proactive candidate follow-up, interview coordination, and Hiring Manager communication
• Identify recruiting risks and recommend solutions before they affect hiring timelines
• Serve as a consultative recruiting partner to Hiring Managers
• Help translate business needs into practical candidate-selection criteria
• Prepare Hiring Managers for interviews with candidate context, interview guidance, and evaluation expectations
• Provide objective candidate recommendations supported by interview findings
• Respectfully challenge assumptions when appropriate using recruiting expertise, candidate evidence, and market information
• Maintain consistent communication regarding pipeline health, recruiting risks, and next steps
• Serve as the primary Talent Acquisition contact throughout the candidate lifecycle
• Deliver professional, responsive, and transparent communication
• Set realistic expectations regarding positions, schedules, hiring processes, and employment requirements
• Protect ACECO's employer brand through every candidate interaction
• Maintain timely follow-up throughout interviewing and offer stages
• Build sourcing strategies for current and future workforce needs
• Identify and engage passive candidates
• Develop pipelines for skilled trades, engineering, technical, professional, and difficult-to-fill positions
• Build relationships with trade schools, colleges, community organizations, industry groups, and referral networks
• Use multiple sourcing channels rather than relying exclusively on applicants
• Track sourcing effectiveness, response rates, and pipeline health
• Build and maintain organized talent communities for recurring hiring needs
• Prepare and extend employment offers within approved compensation parameters
• Support candidate questions, counteroffers, and offer-stage communication
• Partner with Hiring Managers throughout offer decisions
• Coordinate clean handoffs into pre-employment and onboarding processes
• Ensure required recruiting documentation is complete before onboarding
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready ATS documentation
• Document candidate interactions, interview findings, and hiring decisions objectively
• Support compliant recruiting practices related to EEO, OFCCP/AAP requirements, applicable employment laws, company policies, and customer requirements
• Monitor requisition aging, recruiting activity, and pipeline health
• Support recruiting metrics, dashboards, and reporting
• Contribute to improvements in interview practices, candidate communication, templates, documentation, and recruiting workflows

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available on the first day of employment
• Generous paid time off with annual rollover
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Ten paid company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree