Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Job Duration: 3-4 months Contract– W2

Job Location: Tampa, Florida 33637 (Onsite)

Note:

This is an urgent need.

This position is strictly contingent and will last between 3-4 months.

Must be experienced in Sourcing in Manufacturing Industry.

Interview process will be two virtual interviews and an onsite interview.

Summary:

The Talent Acquisition Sourcer is an onsite, sourcing-focused recruiting partner responsible for proactively identifying, engaging, and pipeline-building talent for manufacturing and industrial operations. This role specializes in sourcing hourly production, skilled trades, maintenance, and hard-to-fill plant-based roles, working closely with manufacturing leaders, HR, and Talent Acquisition Partners to ensure steady workforce pipelines in a fast-paced production environment.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the primary sourcing expert for manufacturing, skilled trades, and plant-based roles.

• Maintain a consistent onsite presence to partner closely with plant leadership and HR.

• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, manufacturing job boards, referrals, and local labor market outreach.

• Identify and engage passive candidates through targeted outreach and relationship-driven sourcing.

• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and recurring manufacturing roles.

• Screen candidates for manufacturing-specific competencies including technical skill sets, safety awareness, attendance reliability, and shift flexibility.

• Support onsite interviews, hiring events, and plant tours in partnership with hiring leaders.

• Accurately document sourcing activity, pipelines, and candidate progress within the ATS.

• Track and analyze sourcing metrics including source effectiveness and pipeline health.

• Participate in local hiring initiatives such as career fairs, technical schools, and workforce agencies.

• Continuously improve sourcing processes to support hiring velocity and quality in manufacturing environments.

Position Qualifications:

Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 5 years of experience in talent sourcing or recruiting, preferably within manufacturing, industrial, or plant-based environments.

• Required: Hands-on experience using LinkedIn Recruiter to source and engage passive candidates.

• Proven experience sourcing for hourly production, skilled trades, maintenance, or plant leadership roles.

• Strong proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and sourcing tools.

• Ability to manage high-volume sourcing needs while supporting urgent plant hiring priorities.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with operations leaders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Boolean search expertise.

• Experience supporting union, multi-shift, or multi-site manufacturing operations.

• Familiarity with safety-sensitive roles and pre-employment screening requirements.