Talent Acquisition – Learning and Development Specialist

Vibram Corporation•North Brookfield, MA

13h•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist provides strategic and operational HR support across the organization, primarily by developing and executing recruitment strategies to attract, identify, and retain qualified talent. The role also supports learning and development by coordinating training programs, identifying development opportunities, and building employee capabilities for current and future business needs. The specialist partners with department leaders and the HR team to understand workforce requirements, anticipate staffing needs, and implement recruitment and employee-development solutions. The role calls for a proactive, resourceful HR professional who can work independently and build strong relationships in a small, collaborative team. The position requires scheduling flexibility and availability to support employees and operational leadership across all three shifts. Working hours may periodically be adjusted to provide recruitment, onboarding, training, and HR support outside traditional business hours. Candidates must have at least three years of demonstrated talent acquisition experience; manufacturing or industrial experience is preferred. Experience or an interest in learning and development is also preferred.

Requirements

At least three years of demonstrated talent acquisition experience.
Ability to work independently and build strong relationships across the organization.
Flexibility in scheduling and availability to support employees and operational leadership across all three shifts, including periodic adjustments to working hours.
Ability to support recruitment, onboarding, training, and HR needs outside traditional business hours.

Nice To Haves

Talent acquisition experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Experience or interest in learning and development.

Responsibilities

Develop recruitment strategies with department heads to meet staffing targets and provide weekly hiring-needs status updates.
Create, post, and maintain job advertisements; source, interview, and place candidates; and assess applicant requirements against job descriptions and qualifications.
Schedule and attend job and career fairs, and build relationships with college, university, and community college placement offices to generate qualified applicants.
Work with local colleges and universities to establish or maintain internship and apprenticeship programs and develop an effective talent pipeline.
Direct employment agencies, including negotiating and controlling employment-related fees; serve as backup liaison to the temporary placement agency by communicating openings and job descriptions, scheduling interviews, reporting hours worked, and updating requisition status.
Provide potential applicants with information about company operations and job opportunities; conduct prescreen interviews, analyze responses, verify references, and compare qualifications with job requirements.
Schedule onsite, virtual, and phone interviews for suitable candidates; conduct reference and background checks; and support related onboarding tasks.
Prepare offer letters, assist with onboarding tasks in the HRMS, enter complete applicant and employee information into the information system, create new-hire orientation packets, and schedule HR and Safety onboarding.
Maintain the associate badge security system and use appropriate discretion with confidential and sensitive information.
Partner with HR and department leaders to identify training needs, skill gaps, and professional development opportunities.
Coordinate and administer company-wide training and development initiatives, including leadership development, technical training, professional skills, and employee growth programs.
Support the development and implementation of structured onboarding and orientation programs.
Support career development, cross-training, succession planning, and internal advancement initiatives.
Promote continuous learning, employee engagement, and professional growth throughout the organization.
Perform other similar or related duties as assigned or directed.