What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Specialist position at Walker Lovell?
Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Travel: Up to 15% (local plant travel weekly)
Compensation: Strong base performance-linked bonus
What’s in it for you
Be the face of hiring on the ground. This is a high-impact, visible role where you’ll shape how a major industrial employer attracts and engages its workforce across local communities.
Package / Benefits
- Strong base salary reflecting experience and impact
- Performance-linked bonus
- Exposure across recruitment, onboarding, and talent initiatives
- High autonomy with direct stakeholder access
- Long-term role stability with scope to deepen expertise
Why this business
A globally respected industrial operator with a strong footprint across North America, known for operational excellence and long-term investment in its sites. With a stable workforce and growing demand for skilled hourly talent, this role is critical to sustaining performance across key production facilities.
What you’ll be doing
- Drive end-to-end recruitment for high-volume hourly roles across multiple sites
- Build strong relationships with hiring managers to deliver fast, effective hiring outcomes
- Represent the business in local communities through fairs, schools, and outreach initiatives
- Coordinate onboarding, compliance, and hiring processes to ensure seamless delivery
What you’ll bring
- 2-5 years’ recruitment experience within manufacturing, construction, or similar environments
- Proven ability to manage high-volume hiring with strong coordination skills
- Confidence engaging stakeholders and candidates in both office and on-site settings
- Creative sourcing mindset beyond traditional platforms
Who this suits
You’re a hands-on recruiter who prefers being out in the field rather than behind a desk. You enjoy building relationships in local communities, solving hiring challenges quickly, and being directly involved in the success of operational teams.
Call to action
Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.