Talent Acquisition Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly, skilled trades, technical, and professional positions.
• Lead high volume recruiting efforts for specialized machinist positions including CNC machinists, setup technicians, programmers, toolmakers, and other precision manufacturing roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, workforce planning, and job requirements.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, trade schools, employee referrals, networking, and community partnerships.
• Screen resumes, conduct phone interviews, coordinate onsite interviews, and manage candidate communications throughout the hiring process.
• Maintain and track candidate activity within the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for hard to fill manufacturing and machining positions.
• Coordinate recruiting events, job fairs, and outreach initiatives targeting skilled manufacturing talent.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience and promote the SPECTRIX employer brand.
• Collaborate with HR and operations teams to support onboarding and hiring compliance activities.
• Monitor recruiting metrics including time to fill, candidate flow, and hiring effectiveness.
• Stay informed on labor market trends and competitive hiring practices within manufacturing and machining industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered.
• 2+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in manufacturing, industrial, or skilled trades environments.
• Experience recruiting high-volume and hard to fill machinist or technical manufacturing positions strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of CNC machining, manufacturing terminology, and skilled trades recruiting strategies is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple open requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems and sourcing platforms such as Indeed, LinkedIn, or similar tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Skills

• Strong sourcing and networking capabilities for niche technical talent.
• Ability to evaluate technical resumes and manufacturing skill sets.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and follow through.
• Comfortable working with production leadership and plant operations teams.

Work Environment

• Office and manufacturing plant environment.
• May require occasional travel to recruiting events, technical schools, or other company facilities.