The
Talent Acquisition Lead supports the organization's strategy through talent acquisition, employee engagement and workforce development. This role reports to the Human Resources Manager and partners with leadership and employees to help attract, develop, and retain a high-performing workforce while fostering an engaging, positive, and inclusive workplace culture.
The ideal candidate is relationship-oriented, organized, proactive, and passionate about employee experience and organizational growth.
Key ResponsibilitiesTalent Acquisition & Recruitment- Partner with the Human Resources Manager to support short and long-term business objectives regarding staffing, including an understanding of job duties and project goals
- Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for assigned positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding coordination
- Document all candidate activity in the ATS
- Partner with Hiring Managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies
- Qualify candidates against detailed job descriptions through resume reviews, phone and in-person interviews
- Maintain and improve candidate experience throughout the hiring process
- Source candidates from a variety of sources, including job boards, employee referrals and online resources
- Build talent pipelines and community partnerships to support workforce planning initiatives
- Make recommendations to Hiring Managers for qualified candidates
- Perform all recruiting activities within EEOC guidelines and document all decisions for Affirmative Action Reporting
- Coordinate, schedule, and occasionally attend interviews
- Assist with employer branding and recruitment marketing efforts
- Promote Amuneal in a positive manner as an employer of choice
Workforce Development- Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires ensuring participation at orientation, safety training and benefits enrollment meetings
- Ensure that managers and leads are regularly connecting with new hires at scheduled intervals (30, 60, and 90-days of employment) to address training and development needs
- Assist in identifying training and professional development opportunities, identifying skill gaps and coordinating targeted training sessions to support career progression
- Support succession planning and internal growth initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve employee satisfaction, connection, and career growth
- Track training participation and workforce development metrics
Employee Engagement - Support initiatives that promote employee engagement, morale, retention, and organizational culture
- Collaborate with existing channels to ensure new hires are abreast of and connected to existing employee recognition programs, events, and culture-building activities
- Serve as a resource for employees regarding workplace concerns, engagement, and employee experience
- Help reinforce company values, mission, and workplace expectations
HR Support & Collaboration- Partner with the HR Manager on people-related initiatives and strategic projects
- Maintain accurate recruiting, onboarding, and employee development records
- Support HR compliance, policies, and best practices
- Assist with HR communications and process improvements
- Perform other HR Generalist duties as business need grows
- Participate in special projects as requested
Qualifications- 2-5 years of experience in recruiting, HR, workforce development, employee engagement, or related areas
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortability making and receiving cold calls
- Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to disseminate complex information in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to work independently with minimal oversite
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS/applicant tracking systems
Preferred Skills- Experience supporting employee engagement or culture initiatives
- Knowledge of employment practices and HR fundamentals
- Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills
- Bilingual (English & Spanish) is a plus
Work Environment & Physical Requirements - Requires prolonged sitting at a desk and frequent computer monitor viewing
- Exceptional speaking and listening capabilities are required to conduct interviews, lead internal training and networking at outside events
- Light activity such as navigating around an office setting and around the manufacturing floor; proper PPE (closed toed shoes & protective eyewear) required while on shop floor
- Hybrid at home/in office with occasional participation in recruiting events, training events, or employee activities
- Requires travel between company locations or community events
