Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Title: Talent Acquisition SpecialistJob Description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a key role in supporting high-volume hiring needs, particularly for manufacturing and industrial roles. This position focuses on managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from screening applications and coordinating interviews to supporting offers and onboarding, while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and an excellent candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess high volumes of incoming applications to identify qualified candidates for manufacturing and industrial positions.

• Conduct initial candidate screenings to evaluate experience, availability, and overall fit for specific roles.

• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring teams with a strong sense of urgency and responsiveness.

• Maintain consistent and professional communication with candidates throughout all stages of the hiring process.

• Assist with offer generation, processing, and follow-through to support timely and smooth onboarding.

• Track candidate activity and maintain accurate, up-to-date records within the applicant tracking system.

• Partner closely with hiring managers and HR to understand hiring needs and meet staffing goals and timelines.

• Ensure all recruiting processes and documentation are executed with a high level of accuracy and compliance.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in high-volume or hourly recruiting, ideally within manufacturing or industrial environments.

• Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing coordination, and onboarding support.

• Strong background in talent acquisition, recruiting, and hiring for operational or frontline roles.

• Experience using applicant tracking systems to manage candidate pipelines and maintain accurate records.

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage large volumes of data and candidates without error.

• Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced setting.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with candidates, hiring managers, and HR partners.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple requisitions simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with technical recruiting is beneficial for specialized or skilled roles.

• Familiarity with scheduling tools to coordinate interviews and hiring activities efficiently.

• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with hiring managers and HR teams.

• Comfort working in environments that require high urgency and adaptability to changing hiring needs.

Work Environment

This role supports hiring for a manufacturing-focused environment in or around Mukwonago. The position involves working extensively with applicant tracking systems and scheduling tools, handling a high volume of requisitions and candidate interactions. The work setting is fast-paced and detail-oriented, requiring regular collaboration with HR and hiring managers and frequent communication with candidates across multiple channels.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Brookfield, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brookfield,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.