Talent Acquisition Specialist
About The Position
The Hourly Talent Acquisition Specialist manages full-cycle recruitment for multiple positions, from sourcing and screening through interview coordination and setting new hires up for success. The role builds and maintains relationships with hiring managers and prospective candidates, helping fill open positions promptly with qualified talent. The specialist partners with leaders on hiring needs and talent planning, develops effective recruitment strategies, maintains candidate sources and organized recruiting records, and supports retention through strong communication and well-organized processes. This is a first-shift position, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the company’s plant in Holland, Michigan. Occasional early arrivals, late stays, or weekend work may be required to meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience as a full-cycle recruiter.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent active listening abilities.
- Conceptual thinking and a creative, innovative approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to make sound decisions and use resources effectively.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivation and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Leadership potential and a desire for ongoing personal and professional development.
- Ability to build meaningful relationships and understand candidates’ experiences.
- Team-oriented, collaborative approach to meeting hiring goals and supporting organizational success.
- Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to shared goals.
- Positive attitude through the ups and downs of the recruitment process.
- High standards of performance and accountability, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Thorough, accurate, dependable work and honesty and integrity in interactions.
- Ability to resolve conflict by listening actively, staying solution-focused, and following through.
- Ability to maintain constructive working relationships and use feedback to improve performance and collaboration.
- Strong sense of urgency in supporting business needs.
- Consistent attendance, effective time management, and adequate coverage during absences.
- Productive use of work time, including timely breaks and lunches.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience recruiting within the manufacturing industry.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full-cycle recruiting process for multiple positions.
- Identify and source qualified candidates through online channels.
- Partner with leaders to identify hiring needs and provide expertise in hiring and talent planning.
- Work with hiring managers and interview teams to clarify job requirements and expectations and assess candidates against appropriate criteria.
- Assess candidates for fit with the company’s future goals.
- Maintain recruiting sources that provide an appropriate flow of candidates.
- Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies with a longer-term approach.
- Conduct reference or background checks on applicants.
- Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations as needed.
- Build and maintain relationships with hiring managers.
- Maintain recruitment records and organized processes.
- Analyze organizational development to anticipate future hiring needs.
- Support retention of top talent through strong communication and process organization.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): annual company shares provided to employee-owners as an additional retirement benefit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
