Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruiter

Immediate opening for a CONTRACT Recruiter in the Dayton, OH area.  This is a 10-12 week assignment - MUST be able to commit to the entire duration.

Position Overview

The Talent Acquisition Specialist leads full-lifecycle recruitment efforts for Client across all regional branches. This role is responsible for sourcing, screening, and hiring top talent for high-demand equipment roles, including Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Class A CDL Drivers, Equipment Service Technicians, Outside Sales Representatives, and Branch Operations Managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Lifecycle Recruiting: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from job posting creation and active sourcing to interviewing, offer extensions, and candidate onboarding.

• Proactive Sourcing: Execute targeted sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, trade school partnerships, and local networking to build passive candidate pipelines for technical and skilled trade roles.

• Hiring Manager Collaboration: Partner with Branch Managers and corporate leaders to understand specific hiring needs, clarify job criteria, and streamline interview schedules.

• Candidate Screening & Assessment: Conduct phone interviews, evaluate technical qualifications, assess cultural fit, and verify background/MVR requirements for safety-sensitive roles (e.g., CDL drivers and shop technicians).

• Community & School Engagement: Represent Client at regional career fairs, trade schools, and vocational programs to cultivate future talent pipelines.

• ATS & Recruitment Metrics Tracking: Maintain organized candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and monitor key metrics such as time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and offer acceptance rates.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in industrial equipment, construction, logistics, transportation, or skilled trades manufacturing.

• Technical Proficiency: Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), job board search tools, and Boolean search methodology.

• Driver & Technical Familiarity: Understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance rules, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) standards, and skilled technical mechanics is strongly preferred.

• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly with both entry-level service personnel and executive leadership.

• Education: Associate degree or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent practical experience.