Talent Acquisition Specialist

Your role
Bring your curiosity to work as our Talent Acquisition Specialist. You will be part of our People & Culture team reporting to Lisa Wright, People & Culture Manager, LACO Technologies. In this role, your mission is to serve as the dedicated recruiter for the USA Scientific Vacuum Division (SVD), supporting Gamma Vacuum, Montana Instruments, and LACO Technologies. This role partners with business leaders and hiring managers across all three organizations to develop and execute strategic recruiting initiatives that attract, engage, and hire top talent.
Your day-to-day
Partner with hiring managers and business leaders across Gamma Vacuum, Montana Instruments, and LACO Technologies to identify workforce requirements, establish recruiting strategies, and attract qualified candidates that align with organizational objectives.
Manage all aspects of the recruitment process including requisition creation, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offer coordination, pre-employment activities, and onboarding support to ensure successful hiring outcomes.
Develop and maintain robust talent pipelines for technical, engineering, manufacturing, operations, sales, service, and professional positions across the USA SVD businesses to support current and future hiring needs.
Utilize multiple sourcing channels including LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, employee referrals, professional organizations, universities, technical schools, trade schools, networking events, and talent communities to identify and attract top talent.
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with universities, technical colleges, trade schools, and workforce development organizations to create sustainable talent pipelines, support workforce planning initiatives, and increase awareness of career opportunities within the organization.
Design, implement, coordinate, and oversee internship, co-op, apprenticeship, and early-career development programs across Gamma Vacuum, Montana Instruments, and LACO Technologies to develop future talent and support succession planning.
Serve as an ambassador for the USA SVD businesses by representing the organization at career fairs, university recruiting events, industry conferences, community events, STEM initiatives, workforce development programs, and networking opportunities to strengthen employer brand awareness.
Monitor recruiting metrics, workforce trends, and hiring data to improve talent acquisition effectiveness, reduce time-to-fill, enhance candidate quality, improve the candidate experience, and support data-driven decision-making.
Ensure recruitment processes comply with applicable employment laws, affirmative action requirements, equal employment opportunity guidelines, Atlas Copco policies, and recruiting best practices while maintaining accurate records within applicable systems.
Collaborate with HR teams, business leaders, educational institutions, staffing partners, and external organizations to support workforce planning, succession planning, internship programs, leadership development initiatives, and organizational growth.
Your Skills And Experience
Education Level
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Communications, or a related field preferred.
Relevant Previous Experience
Minimum 3 to 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
Experience recruiting for manufacturing, engineering, technical, skilled trades, operations, and professional positions preferred.
Experience supporting multi-site organizations preferred.
Experience developing internship, co-op, apprenticeship, or university recruiting programs preferred.
Knowledge Areas / Skills
Knowledge of recruiting platforms and sourcing tools including LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Glassdoor, and Applicant Tracking Systems.
Experience utilizing SuccessFactors or similar ATS and HRIS platforms.
Strong understanding of employment law, recruitment compliance, and affirmative action requirements.
Ability to develop long-term talent acquisition and workforce planning strategies.
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
Experience supporting recruiting needs across multiple locations and business functions.
Knowledge of labor market trends and talent acquisition best practices.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and data interpretation capabilities.
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.
Your Compensation And Benefits
We offer compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and responsibilities of the role. Pay also depends on the country where the job role is based, as compensation practices vary across our markets. During the recruitment process, we share clear information about the pay and benefits for your location, so you know what to expect before moving forward.
Three weeks PTO starting your first year
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match
Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities
Pet insurance, legal protection, identity theft protection, and more
Your location
This role requires you to work on-site at one of our USA SVD office's in either Salt Lake City, UT, Bozeman, MT, or Shakopee, MN. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.
Why it is great to work with us
Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.
Application process
About
Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us. If you have questions during the process or need support, please contact us:
Talent Acquisition: Ali Yetter, ali.yetter@gammavacuum.com, Lisa Wright, Lisaw@lacotech.com
Uniting curious minds
Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we unite curious minds, and you could be one of them.