Talent Acquisition & Social Media Specialist

Talent Acquisition & Social Media Specialist

Location: Paducah, KY

Who we are:

Our family-owned company began with twenty-five employees and has a proud history of extraordinary service and growth to the inland waterways. With over 1,500 employees in the JMI family of companies, we have 12 locations across Kentucky, Louisiana, and Alabama. We proudly promote a positive work environment built on collaboration, respect, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Job Summary:

The Talent Acquisition and Social Media Specialist is responsible for managing recruitment efforts and social media presence for James Marine, Inc. and its family of companies. This position partners with hiring managers and department leadership to identify staffing needs, develop effective recruiting strategies, and attract qualified candidates across multiple divisions and locations.

In addition to managing the full-cycle recruitment process, this role develops, creates, and publishes social media content that highlights company culture, employees, career opportunities, company milestones, and community involvement. The specialist supports employer branding, recruitment marketing, workforce development initiatives, and community partnerships to strengthen talent pipelines and promote the company’s presence across digital platforms.

This position requires a creative, proactive, and organized individual who can balance recruiting priorities with ongoing content creation, social media management, and communication initiatives. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The ability to work extended hours and weekends is required.

What you’ll get:

• 8 paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Health, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits.
• Expanded medical services program.
• Wellness program.
• Life insurance.
• 401(K) matching.
• Employee Discounts.
• Referral Bonuses.

What you’ll do:

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, from job postings and candidate sourcing through screening and interview coordination, while working with HR to complete pre-employment requirements and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop recruiting strategies across multiple divisions and locations.
• Build candidate pipelines through job boards, social media, employee referrals, trade schools, workforce partnerships, and other sourcing channels.
• Coordinate co-op and early-career recruiting initiatives, career fairs, school visits, onsite tours, and community outreach.
• Maintain accurate applicant records, recruiting metrics, and candidate communications.
• Create, develop, and publish social media content for James Marine, Inc. and its family of companies.
• Plan and manage content calendars to promote company culture, career opportunities, employee achievements, company milestones, and community involvement.
• Monitor social media engagement and performance to improve content reach and effectiveness.
• Maintain consistent branding and messaging across company social media platforms.
• Represent James Marine at recruiting events and community initiatives.
• Coordinate company-wide events across all locations, including company picnics and holiday gatherings, while leading employee engagement and recognition initiatives such as Employee of the Month awards, work anniversary acknowledgments, and other programs that promote a positive workplace culture, strengthen team morale, and foster employee appreciation.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, talent pipelines, and social media strategies.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Communications, Marketing, or a related field required.
• A minimum of three years of experience in human resources, talent acquisition, public relations, communications, or marketing required.
• Ability to develop effective recruiting strategies and proactively identify qualified candidates.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with candidates, employees, hiring managers, and external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms; experience with content creation and graphic design tools preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create engaging content for different audiences and platforms.
• Creativity and an understanding of social media content, audience engagement, and brand consistency.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and handle confidential information appropriately.
• Adaptability and initiative, with the ability to balance changing recruitment needs with ongoing social media responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status