Talent Acquisition Specialist

Brenntag • Houston, TX

26d

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for full-cycle recruiting across branch, technical, commercial, and corporate roles within the chemical distribution business. The role partners closely with hiring managers to attract, assess, and hire talent that supports safe operations, regulatory compliance, customer-driven sales growth, and supply chain excellence. The Recruiter must understand industry-specific requirements, including EHS, DOT/HAZMAT, and technical skill sets, while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting for industrial, distribution, manufacturing, or logistics environments.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and compliance.
• Experience using an ATS and LinkedIn Recruiter.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in chemical distribution, manufacturing, or regulated industries.
• Familiarity with EHS, DOT, HAZMAT, or CDL hiring requirements.
• Multi-site or geographically dispersed recruiting experience.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for exempt and non-exempt roles in sales, operations, supply chain and logistics, EHS, regulatory and quality, and corporate functions.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to forecast talent needs supporting growth, acquisitions, and operational continuity.
• Support rapid hiring for high-volume positions at distribution centers.
• Source candidates with experience in chemical distribution or manufacturing, HAZMAT handling and DOT-regulated roles, CDL driving where applicable, and regulatory-compliant, safety-focused environments.
• Screen candidates for safety mindset, compliance awareness, and technical aptitude.
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, industry networks, trade schools, military transition programs, and referrals.
• Represent the company at job fairs, industry events, and community outreach initiatives.
• Partner with HR and Marketing to promote the company’s safety culture, technical expertise, and career paths.
• Consult with hiring managers on job requirements, labor market realities, interview best practices, compensation alignment, and offers.
• Coach leaders on equitable, inclusive, and legally compliant hiring practices.
• Ensure recruiting practices comply with EEOC and OFCCP requirements where applicable, DOT/FMCSA considerations for driver roles, and company safety and EHS policies.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the ATS and support onboarding coordination with HR Operations.
• Track and report time-to-fill, quality of hire, source effectiveness, and hiring manager satisfaction.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance hiring efficiency and candidate experience.

Benefits

• Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help employees grow in their careers.
• Paid parental leave.
• Education assistance program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Various healthcare plan options.
• 401(k).

What This Job Offers

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