Talent Acquisition Specialist
About The Position
The Hourly Talent Acquisition Specialist manages full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and helping new hires get set up for success. The role builds relationships with hiring managers and prospective candidates to fill open positions promptly with qualified talent. The specialist partners with leaders on hiring needs and talent planning, develops recruiting strategies, maintains recruiting sources and records, and supports organized hiring processes. The position is based at the company’s plant in Kansas City, Missouri, or Spartanburg, South Carolina, and works first shift, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional early, late, or weekend work may be needed 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.
- Creative, innovative problem-solving and conceptual thinking skills.
- Ability to make sound decisions and use resources effectively.
- Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated and able 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.
- Positive attitude through the ups and downs of the recruitment process.
- High standards of performance and accountability, with commitment to continuous improvement.
- Thorough, accurate, dependable work and honesty and integrity in interactions.
- Ability to resolve conflict through active listening, a solution-focused approach, and follow-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 job applicants.
- Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations as needed.
- Build and maintain relationships with hiring managers.
- Maintain recruitment-material records and promote organized processes.
- Analyze organizational development to anticipate future hiring needs.
- Support retention of top talent through strong communication and process organization.
Benefits
- Annual company shares through the ESOP program, providing an additional retirement benefit that can grow during employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
