Talent Acquisition Specialist

Reports to: Human Resources Manger

Compensation: $31.25/Hourly

Work Location: This position may be based in the Houston area. The role will work onsite for the first 90 days to support onboarding, training, and integration with the organization. Following the initial 90-day period, the position may transition to a hybrid work schedule.

EMJ is a leading supplier of Steel and Aluminum Bar, Tubing, and Plate to manufacturing companies in North America and around the world. Our broad network of facilities, superior inventories, extensive value-added processing capabilities, and world-class technology enables EMJ to provide unsurpassed service to our customers.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing full-cycle recruiting activities for assigned locations and business functions. This position partners with hiring managers to attract, identify, and hire qualified talent while ensuring a positive candidate experience and consistent execution of established recruitment processes. The role supports organizational staffing needs through effective sourcing, candidate assessment, recruitment administration, candidate outreach efforts, and hiring manager collaboration.

What We Offer

Medical, dental, and vision coverage with affordable employee contribution rates.
401(k) plan with company match up to 4%.
Life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including counseling, legal, and financial support.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 paid holidays.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Wellness incentives and access to LiveHealth Online.
Employee discount program with over 30,000 deals.
Community engagement and volunteer opportunities.

Talent Acquisition & Sourcing

Manage full-cycle recruiting activities for assigned requisitions from approval through accepted offer in accordance with established recruiting procedures.
Source qualified candidates through approved recruiting platforms, employee referrals, internal candidate pools, networking, and other recruitment resources to support current and future hiring needs.
Support candidate attraction and employer branding initiatives through the development and distribution of recruiting materials, social media content, job advertisements, and other promotional resources.
Support hiring events, job fairs, and other recruiting activities to enhance candidate outreach and build applicant pools for recurring and hard-to-fill positions.
Create, post, and maintain job requisitions and recruitment activity within the applicant tracking system (ATS) and other approved recruiting platforms.
Promote a positive candidate experience by ensuring timely communication, professionalism, and responsiveness throughout the recruitment process.

Candidate Screening & Selection

Review and evaluate candidate applications within the applicant tracking system (ATS) and conduct initial screenings to assess qualifications, relevant experience, and alignment with position requirements.
Present qualified candidates to hiring managers, providing candidate summaries and relevant insights to support the selection process.
Coordinate interviews and facilitate timely communication and feedback between candidates and hiring managers throughout the selection process
Facilitate offer-related activities, including offer preparation, candidate communication, and acceptance coordination.
Coordinate the handoff of candidates to HR Specialists following offer acceptance for onboarding and new-hire processing.

Hiring Manager Partnership

Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements, workforce needs, and anticipated recruitment timelines.
Provide regular updates on candidate pipelines and recruitment progress, gather interview feedback, and coordinate next steps in the hiring process.
Monitor recruiting activity and hiring progress to identify recruitment challenges, hiring delays, and other barriers to successful staffing outcomes, escalating concerns to the Human Resources Manager.

All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum one year of experience in recruiting, staffing, human resources, or a related field.
Experience using an applicant tracking system and online recruiting platforms.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize work, and meet established deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively with candidates, hiring managers and HR team members.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Two or more years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience.
Experience recruiting for warehouse, transportation, manufacturing, distribution, sales, or administrative positions.
Experience supporting recruitment across multiple locations.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements.

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