Talent Acquisition & Development Specialist

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Talent Acquisition & Development Specialist

Admin - HR Full Time Administrative Pontiac, MI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1103

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition & Development Specialist is responsible for attracting, hiring, and developing talent across both union and non-union operations. This role serves as a strategic partner to hiring managers and employees throughout the employee lifecycle, from workforce planning and recruiting through onboarding, employee development, engagement, and retention.

Unlike traditional recruiting positions that focus primarily on filling openings, this role takes ownership of long-term employee success. The Talent Acquisition & Development Specialist works closely with supervisors and employees to identify career growth opportunities, understand skill gaps, support workforce development initiatives, and ensure employees remain engaged and successful in their roles.

The ideal candidate is highly personable, proactive, adaptable, and genuinely enjoys building relationships with people. They are comfortable spending time in the field, getting to know employees personally, understanding what motivates them, and helping connect them with growth opportunities that support both employee success and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for union and non-union positions.
• Develop sourcing strategies for skilled trades, field personnel, and professional staff.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current and future workforce needs.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, required skills, and long-term workforce planning goals.
• Conduct candidate screening, interviewing, and selection coordination.
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the recruiting process.
• Represent the company at career fairs, industry events, union halls, training centers, and networking opportunities.
• Continuously improve hiring processes and recruiting effectiveness.

Workforce Development

• Build relationships with employees to understand career interests, strengths, and development goals.
• Partner with supervisors to identify skill gaps, advancement opportunities, and workforce development needs.
• Recommend training, mentorship, and development opportunities that align with employee and business goals.
• Support apprenticeship, skilled trades development, and workforce development initiatives.
• Follow up with employees after training to assess effectiveness and application on the job.

Employee Engagement & Retention

• Conduct regular follow-up meetings with new hires during their first year of employment.
• Partner with managers to support successful employee onboarding and integration.
• Serve as a trusted resource for employees seeking career growth opportunities.
• Build positive working relationships with employees across all levels of the organization.
• Serve as a consultative partner to hiring managers before, during, and after the hiring process.
• Provide guidance on recruiting strategies and candidate market conditions.
• Promote accountability throughout the hiring process by ensuring timely feedback and communication.
• Collaborate with managers to support employee growth and retention initiatives.

Data, Reporting & Process Ownership

• Maintain accurate recruiting, candidate pipeline, workforce development, and employee follow-up records.
• Ensure ATS, CRM, and workforce planning systems remain current and accurate.
• Monitor recruiting, retention, and workforce development metrics.
• Provide hiring and workforce development reports to leadership.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
• Maintain high standards for documentation and follow-through.

Required Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build relationships with candidates, employees, hiring managers, union representatives, and external partners.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with consistent follow-through.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable taking initiative
• Organized, persistent, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities
• Willing to identify what isn’t working and help improve the process
• Passionate about finding the right person for the right role, considering both the candidate’s skills and experience and their alignment with the company’s mission, vision, values, and goals
• Committed to supporting employees beyond the hiring stage through follow-up, training coordination, and ongoing workforce development.
• Comfortable picking up the phone, networking, and actively finding great candidates
• Company-paid health insurance plus an HSA option
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor matching program
• Paid time off