Talent Acquisition Specialist

📍 Midwest (Multi-location support) | 🏢 Kurz Industrial Solutions

Kurz Industrial Solutions is a leading Midwest provider of electric motors, drives, power transmission products, and repair services. We proudly serve a diverse range of manufacturing and industrial customers.

Driven by our six core values, we are committed to our mission: “to strengthen American industry.”

Kurz Industrial Solutions is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruiting efforts while supporting key HR functions. This role is critical to attracting top talent across technical, service, and operational roles while ensuring a seamless onboarding and employee experience.

If you’re passionate about recruiting, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy building strong relationships—this role is for you.

• Lead full-cycle recruiting across skilled labor, field service, sales, and administrative roles
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruiting strategies
• Source candidates through job boards, networking, referrals, and community outreach
• Conduct phone screens, coordinate interviews, and evaluate candidates
• Manage the applicant tracking system (ATS) and ensure an excellent candidate experience
• Support employer branding efforts and recruiting events (job fairs, trade schools, etc.)

• Coordinate and facilitate onboarding across multiple locations
• Assist with new hire paperwork, orientation, and training coordination
• Support HR processes including employee records, compliance, and benefits administration
• Partner with leadership on employee engagement and retention initiatives
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement efforts
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2 years of experience in recruiting, HR, or a combination of both
• Experience recruiting for industrial, manufacturing, or skilled labor roles preferred
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced, multi-location environment
• Familiarity with ATS and HR systems
  

• Adaptability: You stay flexible and persistent in a changing environment
• Strategic Sourcing: You proactively build talent pipelines and engage passive candidates
• Decision-Making: You make timely, informed hiring decisions
• Integrity: You operate with honesty and consistency
• Relationship Building: You create strong partnerships with candidates and hiring managers
• Team Collaboration: You work effectively across teams to achieve shared goals
  

• Be part of a mission-driven organization strengthening American industry
• Work with a collaborative, values-driven team
• Make a direct impact on hiring and workforce growth