What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Specialist, Operations and Manufacturing position at Hitchiner Manufacturing?
The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for efficiently executing high-volume hiring for hourly and skilled manufacturing roles by managing the hourly recruiting process, building candidate pipelines, and supporting hiring events and community-based talent partnerships.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Execute full cycle recruiting for hourly and skilled manufacturing roles, delivering high-quality hires through structured and efficient processes.
- Partner with hiring managers and HRBPs to support ongoing hiring needs for standardized roles.
- Build and maintain candidate pipelines for frequently hired roles.
- Source, screen, and present qualified candidates using established recruiting channels and processes.
- Coordinate interviews, candidate communication, and offer logistics to ensure an efficient hiring process.
- Plan and execute onsite and offsite hiring events for hourly and skilled manufacturing roles, including career fairs, open houses, and community outreach events.
- Coordinate outreach and partnerships with trade schools, community colleges, and local workforce programs to support skilled talent pipelines.
- Ensure compliant, equitable hiring practices and identify opportunities to improve hiring quality, efficiency, and process effectiveness.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 3 years of high-volume recruiting experience, preferably in manufacturing, operations, or similar environments.
- Experience recruiting for hourly, production, or skilled trades roles strongly preferred.
- Experience building candidate pipelines through community outreach, trade schools, or local partnerships strongly preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple open roles and priorities in a fast-paced, repeatable hiring environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, self-starter attitude with a drive to be successful.
What does success look like in this role:
- Representation: Provides a positive first impression and represents the company well to candidates at all stages of the hiring process.
- Quality of hire: Supports hiring managers in making well-informed hiring decisions through strong screening, clear candidate insights, and alignment to role requirements.
- Candidate experience: Delivers a clear, efficient, and positive candidate experience, with timely communication and smooth coordination throughout the hiring process.
- Pipeline strength: Builds and maintains steady, job-ready candidate pipelines for frequently hired roles through sourcing, hiring events, and partnerships within the community.