Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Overview Position Overview

We are seeking a driven and experienced Full-Cycle Recruiter to support hiring across our manufacturing and engineering teams. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process—from intake and sourcing to offer acceptance and onboarding—while partnering closely with hiring managers to attract top technical talent.

The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of manufacturing and/or engineering roles, along with a proactive, relationship-focused recruiting approach.

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for a variety of roles, including engineers, skilled trades, and manufacturing professionals
• Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements, hiring strategies, and realistic timelines
• Proactively source candidates through multiple channels including LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, networking, and direct outreach
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for hard-to-fill and high-volume roles
• Screen resumes and conduct initial interviews to assess technical skills, cultural fit, and experience
• Coordinate and facilitate the interview process, including scheduling and stakeholder alignment
• Collaborate with hiring managers to drive efficient and effective decision-making
• Manage offer development, negotiation, and closing strategies
• Ensure a positive and seamless candidate experience throughout the hiring process
• Track recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline health, diversity metrics, etc.) and provide insights to stakeholders
• Stay informed about manufacturing and engineering labor market trends, competitor practices, and compensation benchmarks
• Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing efforts

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–7+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally within manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments
• Proven ability to recruit for roles such as:
  • Mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineers
  • Production supervisors and plant managers
  • Maintenance technicians and skilled trades
• Strong sourcing skills, including experience with passive candidate outreach
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, etc.)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze recruiting metrics

Job Type & Location

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

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Brookfield,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

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.