Talent & Community Relations Specialist

Nucor•Lewisville, TX

About The Position

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve. Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more. Nucor IPG- Southeast is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Talent & Community Relations Specialist. This role will be based in our Lewisville, Texas office. The Talent & Community Relations Specialist plays a key role in strengthening the division’s ability to attract, hire, and develop a high-performing workforce. This position is responsible for building sustainable recruiting pipelines while fostering meaningful relationships within the communities we serve. As a representative of Nucor IPG, the Specialist will actively engage with local schools, universities, workforce organizations, and professional networks to identify talent opportunities and enhance our presence in the region. Working in close partnership with local HR and leadership teams, this role ensures alignment on hiring priorities and executes consistent, effective recruiting and outreach strategies across all Southeast locations. Success in this role requires strong ownership, collaboration, and a high level of visibility, along with the flexibility to travel frequently (approximately 67%) to support division facilities, community partnerships, and recruiting events. Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or related field; or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience in recruiting, HR, or a related field
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 67%

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or community relations
Experience supporting multiple locations or business units
Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
Proven ability to build partnerships with schools or community organizations
Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with technical schools, colleges, and community organizations to create consistent talent pipelines
Represent the company at recruiting events, career fairs, and community outreach opportunities
Partner with HR and leadership at each location to support hiring needs as needed, including sourcing, screening, and coordinating interviews
Promote a consistent and positive image of the company in all candidate and community interactions
Work closely with local HR to ensure a strong and consistent candidate experience
Identify opportunities to improve recruiting effectiveness and expand candidate outreach
Track recruiting activity and provide regular updates on progress and opportunities
Support division and Nucor initiatives related to workforce development and community engagement
Organize community outreach programs; coordinating events that promote the company, and employment opportunities
Drafting and distributing various communications that promote the company in the local and virtual community; and assisting with social media content plans and virtual groups to enhance the online profile of NIPG.