What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Specialist position at Worthington Enterprises?
Job Description
The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports enterprise recruiting efforts with a focus on hourly workforce pipeline development, early talent programs, and community partnerships. This role plays a critical part in building sustainable talent pipelines through school partnerships, workforce initiatives, and innovative recruiting strategies. The position requires flexibility for occasional evening events and travel.
This is a hybrid position located in Columbus, OH.
Key Responsibilities
Our Company is proud to have a dynamic and inclusive workforce where employees are empowered to innovate, thrive and grow. We believe that each employee’s unique strengths contribute to the success of our organization. This belief extends to how we consider our job applicants. Your talents may align with this position or other opportunities within our organization. Apply today to start unlocking your career potential with Worthington Enterprises.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment with Worthington Enterprises and need an accommodation or assistance using the careers website, please contact careers@wthg.com.
Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The Company operates with two primary business units: Building Products and Consumer Products.
The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time®, Bernzomatic®, Coleman® (propane cylinders), CoMet®, Elgen, Garden Weasel®, General®, HALO™, Hawkeye™, Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, NEXI™, Pactool International®, PowerCore™, Ragasco®, Well-X-Trol® and XLite™, among others.
Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe.
The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports enterprise recruiting efforts with a focus on hourly workforce pipeline development, early talent programs, and community partnerships. This role plays a critical part in building sustainable talent pipelines through school partnerships, workforce initiatives, and innovative recruiting strategies. The position requires flexibility for occasional evening events and travel.
This is a hybrid position located in Columbus, OH.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and support talent pipeline strategies for hourly workforce needs in partnership with facility leadership
- Manage K-12 and campus recruitment initiatives, including career fairs, classroom engagement, and hiring events (some evening events and travel required)
- Coordinate and facilitate facility tours and onsite experiences for student groups and community partners
- Research market data, recruiting trends, and provide updates to leadership teams
- Build and maintain partnerships with organizations such as COMP and OMA, staying informed on programs and sharing relevant opportunities and updates with internal stakeholders
- Provide support for hourly recruiting during peak hiring periods, workforce ramp-ups, or when recruiting team members are unavailable
- Manage and maintain job advertisements across multiple channels, including social media, print, and other recruitment platforms
- Plan and execute workforce and community events such as Manufacturing Day, In-Demand Jobs Week, Bring Your Child to Work Day, and similar initiatives
- Order, manage, and maintain recruitment materials and promotional items for job fairs and events
- Support and manage facilitation of virtual reality (VR) tours across locations
- Review recruiting efforts and recommend strategies to improve candidate pipelines and hiring outcomes
- Serve as the primary recruiter for the intern program, including candidate screening, evaluation, and placement recommendations
- Assist with high school and early talent programs as needed
- Create and maintain interview guides for both hourly and salaried roles
- Assist with interview scheduling for salaried positions as needed
- Establish and maintain military partnerships; lead completion and submission of the Military Friendly® survey
- Act as the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) subject matter expert, providing support, guidance, and process improvements
- Create TA updates for monthly HR newsletter and for external Talent Community audience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or workforce development preferred
- 1 year experience within the manufacturing industry
- Experience working with early talent programs, school partnerships, or community workforce initiatives is a plus
- Strong organizational and event planning skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment marketing tools
- Willingness to travel and attend occasional evening events
Our Company is proud to have a dynamic and inclusive workforce where employees are empowered to innovate, thrive and grow. We believe that each employee’s unique strengths contribute to the success of our organization. This belief extends to how we consider our job applicants. Your talents may align with this position or other opportunities within our organization. Apply today to start unlocking your career potential with Worthington Enterprises.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment with Worthington Enterprises and need an accommodation or assistance using the careers website, please contact careers@wthg.com.
Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The Company operates with two primary business units: Building Products and Consumer Products.
The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time®, Bernzomatic®, Coleman® (propane cylinders), CoMet®, Elgen, Garden Weasel®, General®, HALO™, Hawkeye™, Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, NEXI™, Pactool International®, PowerCore™, Ragasco®, Well-X-Trol® and XLite™, among others.
Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe.