Talent Acquisition Specialist

Description

We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in St Paul, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position will add recruiting capacity to a busy talent team and support ongoing hiring across priority roles. The ideal candidate can step into a fast-moving environment, build strong partnerships with hiring managers, and independently drive searches from kickoff through offer stage.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment activities for assigned openings, guiding each search from intake discussions through final offer acceptance.

• Take ownership of an active requisition load quickly and keep hiring progress on track across multiple business priorities.

• Create targeted sourcing approaches to attract talent for hard-to-fill, high-impact, and specialized positions.

• Identify, evaluate, and engage candidates through diverse channels, including direct outreach, talent networks, and online recruiting tools.

• Coordinate interviews, support selection decisions, and help move candidates efficiently through the hiring process.

• Maintain timely updates in the applicant tracking system and ensure candidate records and requisition details remain accurate.

• Deliver a thoughtful and responsive experience for candidates through clear communication and consistent follow-up.

• Build and maintain talent pipelines that can support both immediate vacancies and future workforce needs.

• Recognize recruitment obstacles early and recommend practical solutions that improve hiring outcomes and process efficiency.

• Contribute to additional talent acquisition projects and evolving team initiatives as business demands change

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

• At least 4 years of experience managing full-cycle recruiting or talent acquisition responsibilities.

• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision while handling multiple open positions and shifting deadlines.

• Strong background in sourcing, screening, and assessing candidates for a range of business functions.

• Experience using an applicant tracking system such as Workday to manage recruiting activity and data.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with candidates and stakeholders.

• Ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced hiring environment and integrate into an established recruiting team.

• Previous recruiting experience in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or corporate functions is preferred.

TalentMatch®

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