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TA Specialist - Centralia, MO
Onsite Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Prior experience with high volume hourly recruiting for manufacturing roles is needed.Please provide details on this experience in the notes section.
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Job Overview
As an integral member of the Talent Acquisition team, the Talent Acquisition Specialist is crucial in supporting high-volume manufacturing operations across multiple teams.
The role reports directly to the Director of Talent Acquisition and is matrixed to local HR Business Partners to ensure alignment with site-specific workforce needs.
A Day in the Life
Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies to attract, screen, and hire high-volume hourly talent across multiple manufacturing sites.
Support on-site recruiting needs, hiring events, and stakeholder engagement.
Partner closely with local HR Business Partners and hiring managers to understand site-specific staffing needs, workforce plans, and operational priorities.
Serve as the primary recruiting point of contact for assigned sites while maintaining strong alignment with centralized Talent Acquisition strategy.
Create and manage job postings, candidate pipelines, interviews, and offers for hourly manufacturing roles.
Utilize multiple sourcing channels including job boards, social media, networking, community partnerships, and employee referrals to build a strong local talent pipeline.
Conduct candidate screening, interviews, and coordinate onsite and virtual interview processes.
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition intake through hire, ensuring timely and compliant execution.
Maintain awareness of local labor market trends across assigned sites to inform recruiting strategies and hiring recommendations.
Deliver a positive, consistent candidate experience across all locations.
Track and report recruiting activity and outcomes, sharing insights with TA leadership and HR partners.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment regulations.
What Will Help You Thrive in This Role
A college degree or equivalent professional experience.
Proven experience (3%2B years) in high-volume recruitment, specifically in
manufacturing or related industrial sectors.
Strong understanding of the electric utility market and its workforce requirements.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders.
Proficient in using HRIS and recruitment software, as well as social media and professional networks for recruitment. (Success Factors ATS will be used).
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handlemultiple positions and meet tight deadlines.
Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
High level of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information.