Talent Acquisition Specialist – Plant Hiring

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and proactive Talent Acquisition Specialist with a focus on plant recruitment. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in sourcing, screening, and hiring top talent for our manufacturing facilities. This position requires a deep understanding of the unique staffing needs of industrial and plant-based roles and the ability to manage the full recruitment lifecycle from job postings to successful onboarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Sourcing: Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates for plant operations, including skilled trades, machine operators, plant supervisors, maintenance staff, and other production roles. Utilize job boards, social media, recruitment agencies, and employee referrals to source candidates.
• Job Postings & Advertisements: Write and post clear, concise, and accurate job descriptions tailored to plant-based positions. Ensure postings highlight the specific skills, certifications, and experience required.
• Screening & Interviewing: Conduct thorough resume reviews, phone screens, and in-person interviews to assess candidate qualifications, technical expertise, and cultural fit for the plant environment. Administer skill assessments when necessary.
• Collaboration with Hiring Managers: Partner with plant managers, production supervisors, and HR leadership to understand hiring needs, job requirements, and the qualifications for each role.
• Onboarding: Manage the onboarding process for new hires, including facilitating necessary pre-employment checks (background, drug tests, etc.), ensuring required certifications are completed, and introducing new hires to plant operations.
• Talent Pipeline Development: Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates for ongoing and future hiring needs. Attend job fairs, community outreach programs, and networking events to build relationships with potential candidates.
• Candidate Experience: Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, providing timely feedback, clear communication, and follow-up.
• Offer Management: Present job offers to candidates, manage offer negotiations, and work closely with HR to finalize the hiring process and ensure smooth transition to employment.
• Data Tracking & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of recruitment activities and metrics such as time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and source of hire. Provide regular updates to HR leadership.
• Compliance & Safety Standards: Ensure all recruitment and hiring activities comply with relevant labor laws, company policies, and safety standards.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in talent acquisition, with a focus on plant, industrial, or manufacturing recruitment.
• Strong knowledge of plant operations, manufacturing processes, and technical roles.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume hiring environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to assess technical skills and qualifications relevant to plant roles.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.