Talent Acquisition Specialist - kdc/one Groveport

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

We are seeking a driven and relationship-focused Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team. In this role, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle for assigned positions, partnering closely with hiring managers to attract, assess, and hire top talent. This is an excellent opportunity for a recruiting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and enjoys building strong partnerships while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

What Youll Do

• Manage the full-cycle recruiting process from requisition intake through offer acceptance.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Provide regular updates on recruiting progress, hiring challenges, and market insights.
• Source qualified candidates using multiple recruiting channels, including LinkedIn, job boards, social media, networking, and referrals.
• Screen and interview candidates to evaluate qualifications, skills, and cultural fit.
• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers and facilitate the interview process.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and ensure timely communication throughout the hiring process.
• Gather interview feedback and communicate next steps to candidates.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in the HRIS and Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and recruiting best practices.
• Maintain confidentiality of candidate information, compensation data, background checks, and other sensitive information.
• Support hiring needs outside of standard business hours as business demands require.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What Were Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Communications, Human Resources, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• At least 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting in a high-volume environment, preferably within manufacturing, retail, distribution, or similar industries.

Preferred Skills

• Experience using HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Strong sourcing skills utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, social media, job boards, and networking.
• Excellent interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with hiring managers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of recruiting best practices, employment compliance, and high-volume hiring processes.
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments, FDA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and OSHA safety requirements is a plus.

Working Environment

• Primarily works in a climate-controlled office environment.
• May occasionally walk through manufacturing or warehouse areas where PPE is required.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• May be exposed to moving equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks while touring operational areas.

Why Join Us?

Youll play a key role in helping our organization attract exceptional talent while partnering with leaders across the business. If youre passionate about recruiting, enjoy building relationships, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, wed love to hear from you.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.