Talent Acquisition Specialist

UTLX

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Position Summary:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process for hourly employees across multiple U.S. locations, while also assisting with select salaried recruiting initiatives. This role partners closely with hiring managers, HR, and community organizations to attract, hire, and onboard top talent. This position follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring a minimum of two days per week on-site at our Marion, Ohio Repair Shop, and up to three days working remotely, based on business needs (subject to change). The role also includes regular travel to support hiring events and requires the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Primary responsibilities and/or essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly positions, including requisition intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding support
• Assist with salaried recruiting efforts as needed, including candidate sourcing and interview coordination
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, job requirements, and workforce plans
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local schools, colleges, trade programs, and workforce development organizations
• In coordination with local HRM, plans, coordinates, and attends hiring events such as job fairs, open houses, on-site hiring days, and community outreach initiatives
• Develop and manage social media and digital recruiting campaigns to attract hourly talent across diverse labor markets
• Travel to various locations to support hiring events and recruitment strategies
• Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruiting platforms, and HR technology to manage workflows and track candidate activity, ensuring accurate documentation of recruiting activity.
• Work independently to prioritize recruiting efforts, manage multiple requisitions, and meet hiring deadlines with minimal supervision
• Provide a positive and engaging candidate experience throughout the hiring process
• Coordinate interview scheduling and support pre-employment activities including background verification, drug screening, and onboarding coordination
• Support employer branding initiatives and ensure job postings align with market trends and business needs
• Maintain compliance with applicable labor laws, hiring regulations, and internal policies

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience (e.g., high school diploma or equivalent combined with applicable recruiting experience)
• Minimum of 2 years of full-cycle talent acquisition or recruiting experience, with a strong emphasis on high-volume, hourly hiring
• Proven experience supporting multiple locations and managing competing hiring priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a hybrid work environment
• Proficiency with recruiting technologies, including applicant tracking systems (ATS), Microsoft Office, and other digital tools
• Experience using social media and online platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter) for candidate sourcing and attraction
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% based on business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience partnering with schools, vocational programs, or community organizations to build talent pipelines
• Experience recruiting for both hourly and salaried positions
• Experience planning and executing hiring events (onsite, virtual, or community-based)
• Exposure to manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site environments

Work Environment & Schedule:

• Hybrid work arrangement: minimum of 2 days per week in office and up to 3 days remote, based on business needs (subject to change)
• Flexibility in work schedule required to accommodate candidate availability, including non‑traditional hours such as early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends
• Travel to various locations required to support hiring events and recruitment initiatives
• While visiting operational locations, the employee may be required to enter industrial work environments, including railcar repair facilities, and must adhere to all applicable safety policies and protocols

Why Join Our Team? 
We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer... 

• Tuition reimbursement program 
• Medical, dental, vision 
• Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Company-paid STD & LTD 
• 401k with generous company match  
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement 
• 4 Week Paid Parental Leave 
• Holiday pay 
• Paid Vacation 
• Marmon employee discount program 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee Referral Program 

Disclaimer: 

Please note the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

It is the policy of Union Tank Car Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identify, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.  

Pay Range:

62,100.00 - 75,900.00

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.