Talent acquisition specialist

We are seeking a motivated, high-energy Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our human resources team on a contract/temporary basis.

In the food manufacturing industry, our people are our most valuable ingredient. In this role, you won't just be pushing paper - you will be the primary engine driving our candidate pipeline, ensuring our production lines, quality teams, and logistics divisions stay fully staffed with top-tier talent. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves connecting with people, possesses top-notch organizational skills, and wants to master the ins and outs of full-cycle recruitment.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Communications, or Business preferred. 3+ years of experience could serve as a replacement with approval.
• Experience: 1-3+ years of experience in HR administration or a recruiting/sourcing role.
• Organization Skills: Exceptional time-management habits with the ability to manage a busy calendar and track multiple moving pieces simultaneously without dropping the ball.
• Communication Mastery: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. You must be completely comfortable making 30-40 phone calls a day and speaking with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Tech Literacy: familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and a fast aptitude for learning digital database tools or Applicant Tracking Systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a high-volume staffing agency or an internal manufacturing/distribution environment.
• Bilingual capabilities (English/Spanish) are highly valued in our production facilities.
• Basic familiarity with using digital candidate sourcing tools (such as Indeed or social media recruiting groups).

salary: $24 - $26 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Candidate Vetting & Screening: Review high volumes of inbound resumes across various job boards and databases. Conduct dynamic initial phone screens to evaluate candidate alignment, shift availability, and core reliability.
• Interview Scheduling & Coordination: Act as the logistics champion for the department. Manage complex calendar coordination to schedule on-site and virtual interviews between candidates, plant managers, and shift supervisors.
• Candidate Experience Management: Serve as the primary point of contact and "concierge" for candidates moving through our interview funnel. Keep applicants engaged, provide timely status updates, and guide them through pre-employment expectations.
• ATS & Pipeline Tracking: Maintain real-time data integrity within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring all candidate notes, interview feedback, and status changes are accurately logged.

Skills

• Talent Acquisition (3 years of experience is required)
• Confidentiality
• Responsiveness
• Analytical Thinking
• Appointment Scheduling
• Written Communication
• Basic Software Skills
• Recruiting
• Interview Scheduling

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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