Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding SpecialistThe information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.Location: Westminster, MDPay Range: $65,000–$75,000Position OverviewM Force Partners is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist to manage recruiting and new-hire onboarding for production, technical, and professional positions. This role will build candidate pipelines, coordinate hiring activities with managers, and ensure new employees are prepared for their first day and accurately entered into required systems.The Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist will manage full-cycle recruiting, candidate sourcing, pre-employment requirements, orientation, HRIS setup, and new-hire documentation while serving as the primary HR contact for candidates and new employees throughout the onboarding process.The ideal Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist has experience managing multiple openings simultaneously, sourcing candidates directly, and creating an organized and consistent onboarding experience.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with hiring managers to define position requirements, recruiting priorities, and interview schedulesCreate and maintain job postings and source candidates through Indeed, direct outreach, employee referrals, job fairs, schools, and staffing agenciesScreen applicants, coordinate structured interviews, communicate with candidates and agencies, and track hiring feedback and next stepsBuild and maintain recruiting pipelines for production, technical, and professional positionsReport on vacancies, hiring progress, recruiting source effectiveness, and upcoming staffing needsCoordinate approved offers, background screenings, drug screenings when applicable, and position-specific eligibility requirementsManage pre-start activities, including HR forms, HRIS setup, new-hire reporting, system access requests, and required employee-list updatesEnter and verify new-hire information within applicable benefits enrollment systems and coordinate eligibility information with payroll and benefitsConduct new-hire orientation and explain company policies and available benefitsTrack required acknowledgments, training, and onboarding documentationMaintain complete and confidential applicant and new-hire recordsFollow up with managers and new employees throughout the initial onboarding periodCreate or improve recruiting and onboarding SOPs, checklists, trackers, and other repeatable processesProvide backup support for HR inquiries and other department needs as requiredRequired QualificationsAt least 3 years of recruiting and onboarding experienceExperience managing multiple open positions simultaneouslyExperience independently sourcing candidates through job boards, referrals, direct outreach, hiring events, or similar channelsExperience conducting new-hire orientation and completing new-hire records and HRIS setupExperience creating or improving SOPs, checklists, trackers, or other recruiting and onboarding processesWorking knowledge of fair hiring practices, documentation requirements, and confidential handling of applicant and employee informationAbility to build direct recruiting channels and manage staffing agency relationshipsStrong organization, follow-through, candidate communication, and presentation skillsProficiency with applicant tracking or recruiting tools, HRIS platforms, and Microsoft OfficeHigh school diploma or equivalentU.S. Citizenship required due to applicable government contract requirementsPreferred QualificationsAssociate's or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related fieldExperience recruiting for manufacturing, skilled trades, technical, or government contractor positionsExperience supporting high-volume or manufacturing hiringGovernment contractor recruiting experienceADP Workforce Now experienceJob presented by M Force PartnersM Force Partners is a specialized recruitment partner connecting top-tier talent with leading organizations. With a deep understanding of engineering/technical, medical, professional and executive disciplines and industry demands, we deliver tailored recruitment solutions, including direct hire and contract placements, to ensure the right fit for both candidates and clients.If this role isn't the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other opportunities at .Do you know someone who may be a great match? Feel free to share this opportunity within your network.Equal Opportunity EmployerM Force Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. xhyhwjd Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.