Talent Acquisition Specialist

Seaman Paper, headquartered in Leominster, Massachusetts, is a leading global manufacturer of environmentally sustainable specialty paper and packaging solutions. The family-owned company has been making paper in Massachusetts since 1946. Over the last decade, Seaman Paper has grown domestic and global manufacturing operations to meet the needs of their customers worldwide. The company’s paper-based, sustainable solutions help customers protect what is most important to them. Salary: $70,000-$80,000 Key Responsibilities Full-Cycle Recruitment: Source, screen, and interview candidates for a variety of roles, including engineering, finance, HR, and other corporate positions, as well as hourly production positions in our manufacturing facilities. Develop and implement creative sourcing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates. Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and ensure alignment on candidate profiles. Manage the candidate experience from initial contact through offer, ensuring a high-quality and positive experience for all candidates. Talent Pipeline Development: Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for both corporate and production roles, leveraging various channels such as ATS, job boards, social media, community partnerships, and industry-specific networks. Establish and maintain relationships with local technical schools, colleges, and community organizations to build a pipeline of skilled production workers. Temporary Staffing & Agency Management: Manage relationships with temporary staffing agencies to develop a reliable pipeline of temporary employees to support the company during peak production periods. Coordinate with staffing agencies to define temporary staffing needs, ensure alignment on requirements, and provide feedback on candidate quality and fit. Monitor agency performance, compliance, and adherence to company policies and standards. Onboarding & Employee Engagement: Assist in the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition and integration into the company culture. Partner with HR and operations to design and deliver employee engagement and retention initiatives, particularly for higher-turnover production roles. Compliance & Reporting: Ensure all recruitment activities are in compliance with company policies, federal and state regulations, and the industry’s best practices. Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment records, reports, and metrics to measure the effectiveness of recruitment efforts. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Serve as a strategic partner to HR and hiring managers, providing market insights and guidance on hiring best practices. Act as a brand ambassador, promoting the company’s values and culture in all recruitment interactions. Qualifications Knowledge of manufacturing, paper, packaging, or a related industry is a plus. Strong knowledge of full-cycle recruitment processes and sourcing techniques. Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Education Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered. Experience 3+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with a focus on both corporate and hourly production roles. Experience in managing relationships with temporary staffing agencies and leveraging contingent workforces to meet business needs. Why Join Us Be part of a dynamic and growing organization with a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability in the paper and packaging industry. Opportunity to shape the workforce and influence the company’s talent strategy. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Work Authorization Must be eligible to work in the United States. EEO Statement Seaman Paper is an equal opportunity employer. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Physical Demands And Work Environment The physical demands and work environment described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, use a keyboard, use a telephone and climb stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee must have the ability to drive a vehicle as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Seaman Paper