Talent Acquisition Specialist

Our client is seeking a Talent Acquisition specialist for a Contract job with a client in Lancaster, NY . Ideally looking for applicants with a solid background in Manufacturing or production environment. Schedule – 7:30AM – 4:00PM Monday – Friday Pay: $36.00- $40.00/ hour based on experience; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors. Manages full-cycle recruitment processes and partners with hiring managers to deliver effective hiring outcomes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Talent Acquisition Support Support end-to-end recruitment activities for high-volume hiring (sourcing, screening, scheduling, and coordination Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to ensure efficient and timely hiring processes Screen resumes and conduct candidate outreach and pre-qualification calls Coordinate interviews and manage candidate communications to ensure a positive experience Maintain and update applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment reports Maintain job postings and job description updates across multiple platforms Assist in recruitment campaigns, job fairs, and pipeline-building initiatives Maintain hiring metrics tracking such as time-to-fill, candidate pipeline status, interview turnaround times, and onboarding completion Maintain proactive communication with candidates and hiring managers to ensure recruiting process visibility and follow-up Partner with HR and operations teams to support workforce ramp-up initiatives and urgent staffing needs Support sourcing and employer branding initiatives Onboarding & HR Administration Support onboarding logistics (offer letters, documentation, scheduling onboarding sessions) Ensure completion and compliance of new hire documentation Maintain employee records and HR systems with accuracy and confidentiality Assist with background checks and pre-employment processes Provide administrative HR support as needed Operational & Ad Hoc HR Support Assist with HR projects related to workforce planning and process improvement Support employee lifecycle activities as needed (offboarding, internal mobility, etc.) Contribute to continuous improvement of recruitment and onboarding processes Provide support to the HR team during peak workload periods Other duties may be assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Note for Level Basic: Incumbent is able to use their knowledge/skill with support by more experienced individuals. Advanced: Incumbent is able to independently use their knowledge/skill. Expert: Incumbent is able to train others on their knowledge/skill. Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university applicable to position. 3+ years in HR or recruiting experience. Knowledge/Skills PC and Microsoft Office – advanced Organizational and follow-up skills, ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines – Expert Ability to work in a cross-functional/international team environment – advanced Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail – advanced Ability to take initiative and lead projects from planning to execution – Advanced Strong interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills – Expert Ability to build collaborative relationships – advanced Knowledge of an ATS systems – Advanced Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment - Advanced Certificates, Licenses, Registrations SHRM – preferred Benefit Offerings Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client. EEO Statement The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr Akkodis