Talent Acquisition Specialist
The Brewer-Garrett Company•Middleburg Heights, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
The Talent Acquisition Specialist leads full-cycle recruitment efforts for professional and technical positions through partnering with hiring managers and developing and implementing effective talent acquisition strategies that attract, engage, and retain top talent. As a member of the Human Resources team, the Talent Acquisition Specialist supports various HR functions and programs and serves as a point of contact for employees and managers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
- Proven recruiting experience with a demonstrated record of successfully sourcing and filling professional, technical, and hard-to-fill positions; three or more years of experience is preferred
- In-house/corporate recruiting experience required
- Experience with ATS systems and sourcing platforms (LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.)
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Strong knowledge of recruiting strategies
- Demonstrated ability to fill hard-to-fill roles
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
- Analytical mindset with ability to interpret recruiting data and trends
- Knowledge and understanding of employment laws and HR best practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Adobe PDF, and HR systems
Responsibilities
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for assigned roles, primarily professional and technical positions
- Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, timelines, and candidate profiles
- Source candidates using job boards, LinkedIn, and other recruiting tools
- Identify and execute alternative candidate sourcing strategies
- Conduct phone screens, coordinate interviews, and guide hiring decisions
- Facilitate recruiting kick-off meetings and provide ongoing status updates
- Manage relationships with third-party recruiting agencies and evaluate ROI
- Administer pre-employment assessments and prepare candidate summaries
- Maintain recruiting reports, metrics, and expense tracking
- Evaluate and improve recruiting strategies, tools, and processes
- Administer the Employee Referral Program, including communication, tracking, and payouts
- Partner with Marketing to promote open roles via social media and internal platforms
- Participate in bi-weekly recruiting meetings with leadership
- Coordinate and facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation meetings
- Ensure a positive Day 1 experience for all new employees
- Partner with managers to develop department onboarding plans
- Support and enhance onboarding programs and materials
- Serve as a point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR policies, processes, and programs
- Manage HRIS data integrity, reporting, and employee inquiries
- Support benefits administration and liaise with benefit advisors to address coverage inquiries
- Assist with internship program recruiting and coordination
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Develop and maintain HR SOPs for assigned responsibilities
- Stay current on HR and recruiting trends, best practices, and competitive strategies
- Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, candidate experience, and employee engagement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
