Recruiter / Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist

Description

The RecruiterTalent Acquistion Specialist is responsible for managing the recruitment process to attract and identify qualified candidates who support the company's current and future workforce needs. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the organization has the skilled workforce necessary to meet production demands, maintain quality standards, and support continued growth within the aerospace manufacturing industry.

Working closely with department managers, supervisors, and Human Resources, the Recruiter will develop and execute recruiting strategies for a variety of positions, including manufacturing, skilled trades, engineering, quality, administration, and leadership roles.

The Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist will also focus on building relationships with local schools, technical programs, workforce development organizations, and community partners to establish a pipeline of qualified candidates and promote the company as an employer of choice.

The ideal candidate is organized, resourceful, relationship-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This individual must be able to understand staffing needs, identify qualified talent, and effectively communicate the opportunities and expectations associated with working in aerospace manufacturing.

The Recruiter/Talent Acquisition specialist is also responsible for recruiting, screening and recommending placement of staff by using creative sourcing methods (internal and external). Additoinal requirements include support of the day-to-day Human Resource department operations, specifically in the areas of talent development. Role will consist of considerable travel (25-50%) but will be based at Acutec’s Meadville, PA location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with key high, technical, trade, and post-secondary schools to fill the recruitment funnel with high-quality candidates.

• Travel to meet with students, teachers, guidance counselors, and administrators to expand the reach of Acutec and attract young people to the Machinist trade.

• Assist in management of the staffing mailbox including data entry and processing of all resume submittal via Acutec’s Paylocity system.

• Schedule phone, video and onsite interviews. 

• Administers appropriate assessments and reference/background checking, per HR Manager Request.

• Prepare and maintains all internal and external position postings with coordination with the Recruitment Marketing Specialist to ensure alignment with recruiting branding. 

• Schedules attendance at career fairs and uses traditional and nontraditional resources, such as online job fairs, community network events, etc., to identify and attract quality candidates.

• Prepare a wide variety of reports, charts, graphs, and forms to maintain process, and communicate effectiveness of programs. 

• Assists HR department and hiring manager to determine staffing needs, including plant managers, department heads, and team leaders.

• Screens resumes, phone interviews candidates to provide suggestions for hire (not hire, or different position), and send to hiring manager/HR Manager. 

• Helps Communications Specialist develop advertising programs (internal and external) to ensure high visibility with potential candidates and alignment with recruiting brand. 

• Assists with internal transfer process, including screening, coordination of interviews with HR manager and hiring manager. 

• Follows up with candidates and hiring managers to obtain feedback regarding recruiting process.

• Develops and maintains an excellent relationship with internal and external personnel to ensure achievement of staffing goals.

• Works with hiring managers and HR to ensure compliance with all federal/state laws and regulations.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of the office. 

Key Roles

• Feed recruiting funnel with high-quality candidates from a variety of sources

• Develop and maintain relationships with schools, community organizations, and state agencies to bring in high-quality candidates

• Assists digital media specialist to target candidates based on reports and analysis of outcomes

• Administrative duties related to recruiting are done in a timely, efficient and to current process standards

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience Requirements:

A high school diploma or GED with 3 years recruiting experience or equivalent education and experience. Past experience in manufacturing environment is a plus.

 Required Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to multitask and quickly adapt to changing recruiting needs is a must. Along with having great organizational skills. 

Working knowledge of computer programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Working basic knowledge of phone systems, scanning, copying, and faxing. 

Strong communication skills on the phone, verbally, and electronically.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities, but may be required to help train new employees within the department.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The employee will frequently type, talk on the phone, and use a computer. The employee will frequently need to sit, walk and pick up items <10 lbs. The employee must possess a valid drivers license and be able to drive long distances.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

· Working conditions are normal for an office environment with occasional exposure to a manufacturing environment.

· Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public.

Safety and Policy Practices

The employee in this job must be knowledgeable in regard to the safety policies and procedures of the Company as described in the company safety manual. The employee must adhere to all said policies and procedures while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognize the Company’s need to achieve its business objective.