Talent Acquisition Specialist - Technical

Hanwha Philly Shipyard • Philadelphia, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist - Technical owns assigned technical requisitions and partners with Engineering leadership, HR, and hiring managers to meet immediate and long-term staffing needs. The role serves as a subject matter expert in engineering and technical recruitment, advises hiring managers, contributes to workforce planning, and independently manages the recruitment process from intake through offer.

The position develops targeted sourcing strategies and candidate pipelines for naval architecture, mechanical, structural, marine, and electrical engineering roles. It screens and assesses candidates, coordinates interviews, supports offer presentations and closing, and represents Hanwha Philly Shipyard at recruiting events. The specialist also manages job postings, analyzes recruitment metrics, improves recruiting processes, and ensures compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws.

This is an on-site, full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard workdays and hours vary by department and are determined by department schedules. The work environment may include indoor or outdoor work and exposure to noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes, smoke, and inclement weather. The facility is tobacco-free. The role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 5 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, with a heavy emphasis on sourcing passive candidates.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting technical, engineering, IT, or other specialized professional positions.
• Highly skilled in Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and creative sourcing techniques.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, especially for outreach and employer branding.
• Proven experience managing and implementing measurable sourcing strategies.
• Experience creating and implementing processes from inception to completion.
• Technical proficiency in applicant tracking systems and other HRIS-related systems.
• Strong understanding of engineering disciplines and technical recruiting methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of sourcing methodologies, Boolean logic, and platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, and engineering-specific job boards.
• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, accountability, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple requisitions, competing priorities, and changing business needs.
• Ability to negotiate with candidates, present offers, and influence decisions to close candidates.
• Integrity and professionalism in handling confidential information; ability to collaborate and work independently.
• Ability to meet physical demands including general lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, climbing, working at heights, and extended walking or standing.
• Must meet the minimum age requirement stated by the employer.

Nice To Haves

• Recruiting experience in manufacturing, defense, maritime, or related industries.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Engineering leadership and HR to understand immediate and long-term staffing needs across technical functions.
• Advise hiring managers on engineering and technical recruitment, market trends, and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to create or refine job descriptions.
• Educate and train hiring managers on talent acquisition best practices, interview techniques, and compliance standards.
• Independently manage requisitions from intake through offer, setting recruitment timelines, sourcing strategies, and expectations.
• Communicate recruitment progress, candidate feedback, timelines, and next steps to hiring managers, and proactively address delays.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies for technical talent, including passive candidates.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for naval architecture, mechanical, structural, marine, and electrical engineering roles.
• Maintain knowledge of engineering functions, certifications, and industry trends.
• Conduct compensation benchmarking and labor market research.
• Screen and evaluate candidates for technical competence, team fit, and long-term potential.
• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers with assessments and recommendations.
• Coordinate and facilitate virtual and in-person interviews and yard tours as needed.
• Provide timely, clear, and professional candidate communication.
• Present verbal and written offers and support candidate closing efforts.
• Represent Hanwha Philly Shipyard at career fairs, industry conferences, and university recruiting events.
• Research, evaluate, plan, and coordinate external recruiting opportunities and company event participation.
• Promote the company's brand, culture, and values to prospective candidates.
• Manage job postings across internal portals, LinkedIn, and relevant technical job boards.
• Track, analyze, and report recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, aging requisitions, pipeline activity, and sourcing effectiveness.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce time-to-fill, and improve candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Uphold and promote safety policies and standards in recruitment and candidate engagement activities.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level