Talent Acquisition Specialist

TRC Talent Solutions is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for a growing manufacturing organization. This role will serve as a strategic recruiting partner, driving talent acquisition initiatives, developing sustainable talent pipelines, and supporting hiring managers across manufacturing, engineering, operations, and corporate functions. Responsibilities Lead full-cycle recruitment from requisition intake through onboarding. Partner with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies and define candidate profiles. Source, screen, interview, and present qualified candidates across a variety of positions. Build and maintain talent pipelines to support current and future hiring needs. Develop scalable recruiting processes and hiring best practices. Serve as a subject matter expert on sourcing, interviewing, and candidate selection. Conduct market research to support compensation and talent acquisition strategies. Create engaging job postings and strengthen employer branding efforts. Train and coach hiring managers on interviewing and candidate assessment techniques. Develop relationships with universities, trade schools, community organizations, and other talent sources. Support internship, graduate, and early-career recruiting programs. Reduce reliance on third-party recruiting agencies through proactive sourcing and pipeline development. Requirements Full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably within manufacturing or industrial environments. Experience recruiting for manufacturing, engineering, operations, skilled trades, technical, and corporate roles. Strong sourcing and passive candidate recruitment experience. Ability to build strong partnerships with hiring managers and business leaders. Experience improving recruiting processes, hiring practices, and candidate experience. Knowledge of recruiting metrics, compensation trends, and labor market conditions. Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills. Ability to manage multiple openings and priorities simultaneously. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting a global manufacturing organization. Experience developing campus recruiting, internship, or early-career programs. Background in workforce planning and talent pipeline development. #J-18808-Ljbffr