Talent Acquisition Specialist

Swick Mining Services USA Inc • West Valley City, UT

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About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing full-cycle recruiting for corporate, skilled trades, and maintenance roles, while providing HR administrative and generalist support during lower recruiting periods. This role partners closely with hiring managers to meet workforce needs and ensures compliance with U.S. and Canada employment laws and company policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in high-volume recruiting
• Experience conducting phone interviews
• Working knowledge of US employment laws and HR best practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Experience recruiting for skilled trades or blue-collar environments
• Experienced in mining/drilling or similar
• Experience with ADP/ADP Workforce Now
• Experience partnering with technical or operations-based hiring managers

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop recruitment strategies
• Coordinate background checks, pre-employment screenings, and onboarding requirements
• Manage relationships with external staffing agencies and job boards
• Administer and promote the employee referral program
• Ensure timely hiring to meet workforce demands
• Provide support for employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, and job changes
• Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy in HRIS (e.g., ADP or similar systems)
• Respond to employee and manager HR inquiries in a timely manner
• Assist with drafting job descriptions, offer letters, and employment documentation
• Support HR reporting and metrics tracking as needed
• Partner with payroll to process employee changes and updates as needed
• Support HR policies, procedures, and compliance initiatives
• Assist with audits and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws
• Participate in process improvements and HR projects
• Other tasks as assigned by HR Manager
• Occasional travel to operational sites as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED