Talent Acquisition Specialist

Houston, TX
Temporary to Full Time
Mid Level
We are seeking an experienced Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate has a strong background sourcing and hiring for office-based professional roles, to effectively engage with our diverse workforce and candidate pool.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage full-cycle recruitment for office-based professional roles (e.g., administrative, finance, HR, operations support), including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers.
  • Partner with department leaders to understand staffing needs and build effective hiring plans.
  • Source candidates through job boards, social media, employee referrals, community partnerships, job fairs, and local outreach programs.
  • Conduct phone screens, interviews, and candidate communications to ensure clear understanding throughout the hiring process.
  • Coordinate and participate in hiring events, career fairs, and community recruiting initiatives.
  • Maintain and update the applicant tracking system (ATS) with accurate candidate and requisition data.
  • Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for high-volume and hard-to-fill manufacturing positions.
  • Ensure a positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.
  • Support employer branding efforts to attract talent in a competitive manufacturing labor market.
  • Track and report on recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, source of hire, and offer acceptance rates.
  • Ensure compliance with EEOC, OFCCP (if applicable), and other employment regulations throughout the hiring process.
  • Assist with onboarding coordination to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of recruiting experience, with a strong focus on manufacturing, industrial, or production environments.
  • Demonstrated success in high-volume and/or hard-to-fill recruiting.
  • Experience using an applicant tracking system (ATS) and other recruiting/sourcing tools.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing roles, shift structures, and plant-floor operations preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization.
  • Ability to manage multiple requisitions and prioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Working knowledge of employment law and hiring compliance requirements.
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Paycom or other HRIS/ATS platforms.

Physical / Work Environment

  • Ability to occasionally visit manufacturing floor areas as part of hiring events or plant tours (PPE provided as required).
  • Some travel may be required for job fairs and community outreach events.

 
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