Talent Acquisition Specialist

York Design Group•York, PA

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist leads and executes full-cycle recruitment across York Design Group. The role partners with hiring managers and the People & Culture team to understand workforce needs, develop recruiting strategies, and manage recruitment from requisition through candidate selection and offer acceptance. The specialist proactively sources candidates, builds talent pipelines, and uses recruiting tools and resources to attract qualified people across business segments. The position recruits for hourly, skilled manufacturing, professional, technical, and leadership roles. It also maintains recruiting records and metrics, supports compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws, and works with the People & Culture team to support a smooth transition from candidate selection through onboarding.

Requirements

College degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
3–5 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment or talent acquisition, preferably in a multi-site, manufacturing, distribution, or operational environment.
Demonstrated experience sourcing and recruiting for hourly, skilled trades, professional, and leadership roles.
Experience using applicant tracking systems, HRIS platforms, job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other recruiting technologies.
Strong interviewing, candidate assessment, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies rather than relying solely on inbound applicants.
Working knowledge of employment practices and applicable recruiting and selection requirements.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all organizational levels.
Ability to influence and partner with hiring managers while maintaining accountability for recruiting outcomes.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple open requisitions and competing priorities.
Resourcefulness and creativity in identifying candidates and overcoming recruiting challenges.
Strong judgment and ability to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and organizational fit.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and operate with a sense of urgency.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and recruiting technology platforms.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive candidate and employment information.

Responsibilities

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for assigned positions, including hourly, skilled manufacturing, professional, technical, and leadership roles.
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop job requirements, establish recruiting priorities, and define candidate qualifications.
Provide updates on candidate pipelines, recruiting activity, market conditions, and anticipated hiring timelines.
Advise hiring managers on candidate qualifications, interview practices, selection decisions, and competitive hiring considerations.
Identify recruitment challenges and recommend ways to improve hiring effectiveness and efficiency.
Develop and execute targeted recruiting strategies based on the position, labor market, and business needs.
Review applications, screen candidates, assess qualifications, and recommend candidates for further consideration.
Coordinate interviews, communicate with candidates and hiring managers, and manage selection through offer acceptance.
Prepare and extend employment offers in partnership with the People & Culture team and hiring managers.
Coordinate pre-employment requirements, including background checks and other applicable screening processes.
Identify and engage candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, employee referrals, networking, community partnerships, and other sourcing channels.
Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill positions.
Develop recruiting approaches for manufacturing, warehouse, and other operational positions.
Establish relationships with local schools, workforce development organizations, community organizations, and other potential talent sources.
Represent York Design Group at career fairs, hiring events, and community recruiting initiatives.
Support employment branding efforts to promote the organization as an employer of choice.
Maintain accurate and timely candidate records, requisition information, and recruitment activity in the applicant tracking system and HRIS.
Monitor and report recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, time-to-hire, source effectiveness, and requisition activity.
Evaluate recruiting sources and tools to improve results and manage recruiting costs.
Ensure recruitment practices align with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
Partner with the People & Culture team to support the transition from candidate selection through onboarding.
Identify opportunities to streamline recruiting processes, improve communication, and enhance the candidate experience.