Talent Acquisition Specialist

Worthington Enterprises

Columbus, OH

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Advertising, Alliance/Partner Management, Applicant Tracking System, Campus Recruiting, Candidate Pipeline, Candidate Screening, Communication Skills, Event Management, Facilities Management, Green Construction, Human Resources, Job Fairs, Leadership, Manufacturing, Market Research, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing, Military, Multitasking, Newsletter, Organizational Skills, Process Improvement, Recruiting Strategy, Secondary School, Social Media, Talent Management, Trend Analysis, Virtual Reality, Willing to Travel, Workforce Planning
LOCATION
Columbus, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago
The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports enterprise recruiting efforts with a focus on hourly workforce pipeline development, early talent programs, and community partnerships. This role plays a critical part in building sustainable talent pipelines through school partnerships, workforce initiatives, and innovative recruiting strategies. The position requires flexibility for occasional evening events and travel.

This is a hybrid position located in Columbus, OH.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and support talent pipeline strategies for hourly workforce needs in partnership with facility leadership
  • Manage K-12 and campus recruitment initiatives, including career fairs, classroom engagement, and hiring events (some evening events and travel required)
  • Coordinate and facilitate facility tours and onsite experiences for student groups and community partners
  • Research market data, recruiting trends, and provide updates to leadership teams
  • Build and maintain partnerships with organizations such as COMP and OMA, staying informed on programs and sharing relevant opportunities and updates with internal stakeholders
  • Provide support for hourly recruiting during peak hiring periods, workforce ramp-ups, or when recruiting team members are unavailable
  • Manage and maintain job advertisements across multiple channels, including social media, print, and other recruitment platforms
  • Plan and execute workforce and community events such as Manufacturing Day, In-Demand Jobs Week, Bring Your Child to Work Day, and similar initiatives
  • Order, manage, and maintain recruitment materials and promotional items for job fairs and events
  • Support and manage facilitation of virtual reality (VR) tours across locations
  • Review recruiting efforts and recommend strategies to improve candidate pipelines and hiring outcomes
  • Serve as the primary recruiter for the intern program, including candidate screening, evaluation, and placement recommendations
  • Assist with high school and early talent programs as needed
  • Create and maintain interview guides for both hourly and salaried roles
  • Assist with interview scheduling for salaried positions as needed
  • Establish and maintain military partnerships; lead completion and submission of the Military Friendly® survey
  • Act as the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) subject matter expert, providing support, guidance, and process improvements
  • Create TA updates for monthly HR newsletter and for external Talent Community audience

Desired Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 2+ years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or workforce development preferred
  • 1+ year experience within the manufacturing industry
  • Experience working with early talent programs, school partnerships, or community workforce initiatives is a plus
  • Strong organizational and event planning skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment marketing tools
  • Willingness to travel and attend occasional evening events

About the Company

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Worthington Enterprises