Talent Acquisition Specialist

*Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted

Are you a relationship-driven recruiter who enjoys getting out from behind a desk and connecting with the next generation of talent? We have an exciting opportunity with our client for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to make a meaningful impact within a growing, people-focused organization in the agriculture industry!

This isn't your typical recruiting role! You'll combine hands-on, full-cycle recruiting with campus outreach, workforce development, and relationship building. From connecting with students at technical schools to partnering with hiring managers on critical staffing needs, you'll play an important role in building a strong talent pipeline for the future.

If you're passionate about recruiting, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy being out in the community, this could be a great fit!

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage full-cycle recruiting efforts, from sourcing and screening candidates through offer acceptance.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Focus primarily on recruiting Service Technicians, Parts Sales Representatives, interns, and technical students, with occasional recruiting for sales and leadership positions.
• Build relationships with high schools, technical colleges, universities, and workforce development programs.
• Attend career fairs, campus events, trade shows, and other recruiting activities throughout the region.
• Develop and maintain candidate pipelines through networking, referrals, community partnerships, and creative sourcing strategies.
• Coordinate internship and student recruiting programs, helping create pathways to long-term employment.
• Collaborate with internal teams to strengthen employer branding and promote career opportunities.
• Provide an engaging and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

What They're Looking For

• Previous experience managing full-cycle recruitment.
• Experience with campus recruiting, student outreach, and building relationships with educational institutions.
• Background recruiting within agriculture, skilled trades, manufacturing, equipment dealerships, or another blue-collar industry preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Agriculture, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to connect with students, educators, hiring managers, and candidates.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, recruiting platforms, and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the region approximately 40% of the time for recruiting events, school visits, and career fairs.

If you're a proactive recruiter who loves building relationships, finding great talent, and creating opportunities for others, we'd love to connect!

Job Number – 3688985SG