Talent Acquisition Recruiter - Defense & Energetics
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Job overview
The recruiter will play a critical role in staffing Dyno Nobel’s new state‑of‑the‑art TNT manufacturing facility in Graham, Kentucky, handling full‑cycle recruitment, strategic sourcing, and relationship building to attract top talent for the plant and future defense and energetics growth.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
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Experience Required
5 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Job Brief
Play a critical role in staffing Dyno Nobel's new state-of-the-art TNT manufacturing facility in Graham, Kentucky. You will be responsible for recruiting top talent through proactive strategic sourcing and relationship building.
This position will work onsite at the Graham, Kentucky location - remote options are not available for this role
Who We Are:
Dyno Nobel is a global leader in commercial explosives, manufacturing and blasting technology, delivering innovative solutions to the mining, quarry, construction, and seismic industries. With a legacy of safety, performance, and technical excellence, Dyno Nobel is known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in commercial explosives-helping customers optimize operations, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact. Backed by a team of dedicated professionals and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dyno Nobel sets the standard for reliable and responsible blasting manufacturing and services worldwide.
What You'll Do
As a Talent Acquisition Recruiter - Defense & Energetics, you will play a critical role in staffing Dyno Nobel's new state-of-the-art TNT manufacturing facility in Graham, Graham, Kentucky. You will be responsible for recruiting top talent through strategic sourcing, relationship building, and effective selection strategies while helping establish the workforce that will support the successful launch of the new plant and any future defense or energetics growth. Other duties include:
Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions
Proactively source active talent in areas of need - filling roles on-time to prevent any disruptions
Conduct phone screens and preliminary interviews to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and alignment with Dyno Nobel's culture and safety-first values.
Assist management with internal and external recruitment efforts, including requisition approvals, internal postings, external recruiting, interviewing, candidate selection, and job offers.
Partner with hiring managers, community organizations, and educational institutions to build talent pipelines, increase awareness of employment opportunities, and support hiring initiatives for the new facility.
Represent Dyno Nobel at career fairs, hiring events, community outreach initiatives, and networking opportunities to promote employment opportunities and strengthen the company's presence in local communities. .
Strategic sourcing by leveraging online tools such as LinkedIn, Indeed, etc. while delivering on key metrics.
Identify new sourcing channels and maintain relationships with job boards, networking organizations, and recruiting partners to expand candidate pipelines Conduct preliminary interviews of qualified candidates to determine fit/match for open requisitions.
Coordinate candidate interviews, travel arrangements, and communication throughout the recruitment process
What We're Looking For:
Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Communications or related field preferred.
5+ years of recruiting experience - manufacturing or defense experience preferred but not required
Self driven and proactive
Proven ability to develop creative sourcing strategies and build talent pipelines through networking, community outreach, and innovative recruiting methods.
Ability to develop strong relationships with nearby organizations, schools, and other community groups
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player.
Past recruitment and ATS experience required.
Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere
Value People - Respect, Recognize & Reward
Think Customer. Everyone. Every day
Treat the Business as our Own
Care for the Community & our Environment
Challenge & Improve the Status Quo
Deliver on our Promises
Dyno Nobel does not accept unsolicited agency resumes without prior contract agreements for specified role. Agencies should not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Dyno Nobel employees or any other organization location. Dyno Nobel is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
14006
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