Talent Acquisition Specialist

PGNA INC•Cranberry Township, PA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages the full-cycle recruitment process for exempt and non-exempt positions across the organization. The role partners closely with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to attract, identify, and hire qualified talent while providing a positive candidate experience. The Specialist leads recruitment from requisition approval through onboarding and supports workforce planning initiatives, particularly in a manufacturing environment. This is a hybrid role primarily located in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, and reports to the Director of Human Resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field is preferred.
Minimum of 3–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate environment or as an agency recruiter.
Demonstrated experience recruiting for manufacturing, production, skilled trades, engineering, operations, supply chain, or other industrial positions.
Experience supporting both hourly and salaried recruitment.
Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruiting platforms, and HRIS systems.
Strong understanding of recruiting best practices, sourcing techniques, and candidate assessment methods.
Proven ability to recruit successfully for hard-to-fill manufacturing and skilled-trade positions.
Knowledge of employment laws, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements, and hiring compliance practices.
Strong relationship-building and consultative skills with hiring managers and business leaders.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive information.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across departments.

Nice To Haves

Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and other sourcing tools.
Manufacturing industry recruiting experience in a multi-site environment.
Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or AIRS Recruiter Certification.
Experience supporting onboarding, employer branding, and workforce planning initiatives.
Familiarity with recruiting metrics and reporting to drive hiring effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Manage approval of new position requisitions and post openings in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and on external job boards.
Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements, qualifications, skills, and interview processes.
Source and attract qualified candidates using recruiting platforms, job boards, social media, networking, referrals, and other sourcing methods.
Conduct initial phone screenings to evaluate candidate qualifications, experience, and fit.
Coordinate and schedule interviews with candidates, hiring managers, and interview teams.
Keep hiring managers informed about candidate pipelines, recruiting progress, interview feedback, and hiring recommendations.
Develop and extend employment offers in accordance with company policies and compensation guidelines.
Initiate background screenings and pre-employment onboarding activities after offer acceptance.
Communicate with candidates about onboarding requirements and maintain their engagement throughout the hiring process.
Coordinate with hiring managers and HR Business Partners on onboarding progress, orientation schedules, and first-day logistics for new hires.
Maintain accurate candidate and recruiting records in the ATS and HRIS.
Support employment branding, recruiting events, career fairs, and other talent acquisition initiatives.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies throughout recruitment.
Perform other duties as assigned.