HR & Talent Acquisition Specialist
Are you a people-oriented, highly organized professional who enjoys recruiting, building relationships, and wearing multiple hats? We're looking for an HR & Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team and work closely with our Director of Human Resources to support recruiting, HR operations, and broader business initiatives.
This is a hands-on, diverse role for someone who enjoys connecting with people, identifying great talent, and helping keep the organization running smoothly.
What You'll Be Doing
Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Lead candidate sourcing efforts, including resume mining, identifying active and passive candidates, and developing talent pipelines.
- Conduct initial candidate phone screens and engage with prospective candidates both over the phone and in person.
- Support recruiting efforts for engineering, technical, and professional positions.
- Coordinate interviews and partner with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
- Help strengthen our employer brand and create a positive candidate experience.
Co-op & Student Programs
- Help strengthen and grow our co-op and student internship programs.
- Build relationships with colleges, universities, and career services departments.
- Assist with student recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and program coordination.
- Develop talent pipelines to support our future workforce needs.
Human Resources Support
- Assist with onboarding, employment documentation, and compliance requirements.
- Support day-to-day HR administration, employee records, and HR operations.
- Assist with employee communications, HR initiatives, and special projects.
- Provide administrative and operational support to the Director of Human Resources.
Business & Leadership Support
- Assist with general administrative functions and executive leadership initiatives.
- Support meeting coordination, presentations, documentation, and special projects.
- Provide occasional basic IT and technology-related administrative support.
- Step in where needed to support the evolving needs of the business.
What We're Looking For
- 3-5 years of corporate recruiting or talent acquisition experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting an HR department.
- Experience recruiting for engineering, technical, manufacturing, or specialized professional positions is strongly preferred.
- Hands-on experience with candidate sourcing, resume screening, and conducting phone interviews.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and confidence speaking with candidates at all levels.
- Experience with onboarding, HR administration, and employment compliance.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with ATS and HRIS systems is a plus.
The Ideal Candidate
You're someone who is
- Approachable, professional, and comfortable engaging with people.
- A self-starter who takes initiative and follows through.
- Highly organized with strong prioritization and time-management skills.
- Adaptable and comfortable balancing recruiting, HR, administrative, and business support responsibilities.
- Discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential information.
- A team player who enjoys variety and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves.
Why This Opportunity?
This is an opportunity to take on a meaningful, well-rounded role where you can make an impact on recruiting, employee experience, and the overall effectiveness of the HR function. You'll work directly with HR leadership, have exposure to executive leadership initiatives, and play an important role in developing the company's future talent pipeline.
Interested? We'd love to hear from you! If you enjoy recruiting, building relationships, supporting people, and being part of a collaborative team, we encourage you to apply.
