Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Location: Centralia, MO 65240
Pay Rate: $25.00/hour - $40.00/hour
Duration one year
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (100% Onsite)
Overview of the Job
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. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity.
Job Specifications
Primary Responsibilities
• Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies to attract, screen, and hire high-volume hourly talent across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Support on-site recruiting needs, local hiring events, and plant stakeholder engagement.
• Partner closely with local HR Business Partners and plant 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 alignment with centralized Talent Acquisition strategy.
• Create and manage compliant job postings, active candidate pipelines, interactive interviews, and formal employment offers for hourly manufacturing roles.
• Utilize multiple sourcing channels including local job boards, social media networks, community partnerships, and employee referrals to build a strong local talent pipeline.
• Conduct rigorous candidate screening and interviews, and coordinate onsite and virtual interview processes.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition intake through final hire onboarding.
• Maintain awareness of local labor market trends across assigned sites to inform recruiting strategies and hiring recommendations.
• Deliver a positive, professional, and consistent candidate experience across all locations.
• Track and report daily recruiting activity and outcomes, sharing productivity insights with TA leadership and HR partners.
• Ensure strict compliance with all federal, state, and local employment regulations.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Proven experience in high-volume recruitment, specifically in manufacturing or related industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of the electric utility market and its specific workforce requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with various operational stakeholders.
• Proficient in using HRIS and recruitment software, as well as social media and professional networks for recruitment (SuccessFactors ATS will be used).
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple positions simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Solid knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• High level of professionalism and a proven ability to handle confidential search information.
Education and Experience
• A college degree or equivalent professional experience is required.
• Minimum of 3+ years of professional high-volume recruitment experience is required.
Benefits:
Health insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Retirement plan
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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