Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

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.