Talent Acquisition Specialist

York Design Group•York, PA

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist leads and executes full-cycle recruitment efforts across York Design Group. The role partners closely 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 talent across business segments. The position recruits for hourly, skilled manufacturing, professional, technical, and leadership roles. It also supports recruiting administration and reporting, employment branding, compliance with applicable employment laws, and the transition from candidate selection to onboarding.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment or talent acquisition.
Demonstrated experience sourcing and recruiting for hourly, skilled trades, professional, and leadership positions.
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 relationships at all organizational levels.
Ability to influence and partner with hiring managers while maintaining accountability for recruiting outcomes.
Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities.
Resourcefulness and creativity in identifying candidates and addressing recruiting challenges.
Sound judgment in assessing 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.

Nice To Haves

College degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
Recruiting experience in a multi-site, manufacturing, distribution, or operational environment.

Responsibilities

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for assigned positions, from requisition through offer acceptance.
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, establish priorities, define requirements, and determine candidate qualifications.
Provide updates on candidate pipelines, recruiting activity, market conditions, and anticipated hiring timelines.
Advise on candidate qualifications, interview practices, selection decisions, and competitive hiring considerations.
Identify recruitment challenges and recommend improvements to hiring effectiveness and efficiency.
Develop and execute targeted recruiting strategies based on position, labor market, and business needs.
Review applications, screen candidates, assess qualifications, and recommend candidates for further consideration.
Coordinate interviews, maintain communication with candidates and hiring managers, and manage the selection process.
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 screenings.
Proactively source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, networking, community partnerships, and other channels.
Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill positions.
Develop approaches to attract candidates for manufacturing, warehouse, and other operational positions.
Establish relationships with local schools, workforce development organizations, community organizations, and other talent sources.
Represent York Design Group at career fairs, hiring events, and community recruiting initiatives.
Support employment branding efforts that promote the organization as an employer of choice.
Maintain accurate candidate records, requisition information, and recruiting 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, improve communication, and enhance the candidate experience.