Talent Acquisition Specialist

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support recruiting efforts for a Contract position based in Hamilton, Ohio. In this role, you will help drive end-to-end hiring activities, partner closely with HR and operational leaders, and contribute to staffing plans in a fast-moving environment. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented recruiter who can balance high-volume hiring demands with strong organization, compliance awareness, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities:
• Partner with the TA Manager and HR team to establish, maintain, and improve the applicant tracking process so it supports organizational hiring goals.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment activities, from intake discussions and sourcing strategy through selection, offer coordination, and hiring follow-up.
• Evaluate position needs by reviewing job duties and business objectives to create accurate hiring criteria and role profiles.
• Manage job advertisements across appropriate channels and use recruiting systems and industry sourcing methods to attract candidates with relevant experience.
• Review applications, screen resumes, and coordinate approved candidate assessments to support effective selection decisions.
• Conduct interviews to evaluate technical background, relevant experience, interpersonal strengths, and overall fit for the role.
• Work with managers, directors, and other stakeholders throughout the interview process to ensure timely feedback and hiring decisions.
• Maintain recruiting practices that align with applicable federal, state, and local employment regulations as well as internal policies.
• Support hiring events such as job fairs and community recruitment activities to build candidate pipelines and increase visibility in the market.
• Oversee high-volume hourly hiring while tracking staffing progress, reporting recruiting metrics, and aligning daily with site leadership on headcount priorities and onboarding readiness.• At least 5 years of experience working with HR systems, applicant tracking platforms, and candidate management tools is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in full-cycle talent acquisition, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring coordination.
• Experience managing high-volume hourly recruiting, ideally within manufacturing, distribution, or other industrial environments, is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with employees, managers, and senior leaders.
• Knowledge of employment laws, recruiting compliance standards, and accepted hiring best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to stay organized, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Sound judgment, initiative, adaptability, and a high level of discretion when handling confidential information.