Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition SpecialistLHH is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist for our client to lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for production, skilled trades, and operational positions. This role will play a critical part in attracting top talent, building workforce pipelines, and supporting the company's continued growth through strategic recruiting initiatives. The ideal candidate is a proactive recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, excels at sourcing hard-to-find talent, and enjoys partnering with hiring managers to deliver exceptional hiring results.ResponsibilitiesManage the full recruitment lifecycle for production, skilled labor, and other manufacturing positions, including requisition management, sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding.Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to identify and attract qualified candidates while minimizing third-party recruiting costs.Build and maintain talent pipelines through networking, referrals, social media recruiting, and industry partnerships.Attend job fairs, hiring events, trade schools, and community outreach programs to promote employment opportunities and strengthen candidate pipelines.Develop relationships with local schools, technical colleges, workforce development programs, and community organizations.Track, analyze, and benchmark talent acquisition metrics to drive recruiting effectiveness and continuous improvement.Manage recruiting activities within UKG Pro, including job postings, requisition approvals, reporting, and job description maintenance.Partner closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective hiring strategies.Train hiring managers on recruiting tools, interviewing best practices, and onboarding procedures.Support the execution of new hire onboarding programs to ensure a positive employee experience.Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives throughout the recruiting and hiring process.Collaborate with the Human Resources team to support workforce planning and strategic HR initiatives.Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably within a manufacturing, industrial, or skilled trades environment.Experience recruiting for production, maintenance, skilled trades, engineering, or operations positions.Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms, preferably UKG Pro.Strong sourcing and networking skills with a proven ability to identify talent through multiple recruiting channels.Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Strong analytical skills and experience using recruiting metrics to drive decision-making.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.Pay/Benefits$25/hr - $34/hr depending on experienceBenefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.