Talent Acquisition Specialist

Reliance • Lynwood, CA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages full-cycle recruiting for assigned locations and business functions, partnering with hiring managers to attract, assess, and hire qualified candidates. The role supports staffing needs through sourcing, candidate assessment, recruitment administration, candidate outreach, and collaboration with hiring managers while maintaining a positive candidate experience and consistently following established recruiting processes.

The position may be based in the Houston area. It is onsite for the first 90 days to support onboarding, training, and integration, and may transition to a hybrid schedule afterward. Compensation is $31.25 per hour.

EMJ supplies steel and aluminum bar, tubing, and plate to manufacturing companies in North America and around the world. Its network of facilities, inventory, processing capabilities, and technology support customer service.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in recruiting, staffing, human resources, or a related field.
• Experience using an applicant tracking system and online recruiting platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize work, and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively with candidates, hiring managers, and HR team members.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Two or more years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience.
• Experience recruiting for warehouse, transportation, manufacturing, distribution, sales, or administrative positions.
• Experience supporting recruitment across multiple locations.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned requisitions from approval through accepted offer in accordance with established procedures.
• Source candidates through approved recruiting platforms, employee referrals, internal candidate pools, networking, and other recruitment resources.
• Support candidate attraction and employer branding by developing and distributing recruiting materials, social media content, job advertisements, and promotional resources.
• Support hiring events, job fairs, and other recruiting activities to build applicant pools for recurring and hard-to-fill positions.
• Create, post, and maintain job requisitions and recruitment activity in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and other approved recruiting platforms.
• Promote a positive candidate experience through timely, professional, and responsive communication.
• Review applications and conduct initial screenings to assess qualifications, experience, and alignment with position requirements.
• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers with summaries and relevant insights.
• Coordinate interviews and facilitate communication and feedback between candidates and hiring managers.
• Facilitate offer preparation, candidate communication, and offer acceptance coordination.
• Hand off candidates to HR Specialists after offer acceptance for onboarding and new-hire processing.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements, workforce needs, and anticipated recruitment timelines.
• Provide updates on candidate pipelines and recruitment progress, gather interview feedback, and coordinate next steps.
• Monitor recruiting activity and hiring progress, identify challenges and delays, and escalate concerns to the Human Resources Manager.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with affordable employee contribution rates.
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 4%.
• Life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including counseling, legal, and financial support.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Wellness incentives and access to LiveHealth Online.
• Employee discount program with over 30,000 deals.
• Community engagement and volunteer opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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