Talent Acquisition Specialist
About The Position
Mission Critical Group (MCG) is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their team. This role is central to the company's growth, focusing on attracting, engaging, and hiring exceptional talent across all organizational levels. The specialist will partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, create compelling job descriptions, and develop creative sourcing strategies. Responsibilities include leveraging various platforms to find candidates, screening resumes, conducting interviews, managing interview logistics, evaluating candidates for skills and cultural fit, assisting with offer preparation and negotiations, and ensuring a seamless onboarding experience. The role also involves supporting employer branding efforts and staying current on recruiting trends. This is an office-based position within a professional, collaborative environment, with occasional travel between MCG locations and potential overnight stays.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of successful in-house talent acquisition or recruitment experience for a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Hands-on experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle
- Proven success sourcing high-caliber candidates across multiple levels and functions
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and attention-to-detail skills
- Confidence using ATS platforms, recruiting tools, job boards, and social media sourcing
- Experience working within an HRIS environment
- Strong time-management skills and the ability to juggle multiple requisitions with ease
- A candidate-first mindset and passion for delivering an outstanding hiring experience
Nice To Haves
- HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP or similar) is a plus
Responsibilities
- Partner with hiring managers and leadership to understand workforce needs and define clear, compelling job requirements
- Create and refine job descriptions that reflect both role expectations and MCG's culture
- Design and execute creative sourcing strategies to attract active and passive candidates
- Leverage job boards, social media, referrals, professional networks, and events to find top talent
- Craft targeted outreach that actually gets responses
- Screen resumes and conduct phone, virtual, and in-person interviews
- Manage interview logistics and ensure a smooth, engaging candidate experience
- Evaluate candidates for skills, experience, and cultural alignment
- Assist with offer preparation, salary discussions, and negotiations
- Partner with HR to ensure a seamless onboarding experience
- Support employer branding efforts and promote MCG as a great place to work
- Stay current on recruiting trends, tools, and best practices
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
