Function

The Talent Acquisition Specialist (On-site, Lafayette, IN) is responsible for leading full-cycle recruitment across U.S. operations, with primary ownership of hourly hiring across multiple plant locations. This role will expand to include salaried, leadership, and executive-level recruiting as business needs evolve. This position partners closely with hiring managers and plant leadership to attract, assess, and select talent, while ensuring consistency, efficiency, and alignment with organizational hiring standards. This is a 100% on-site position based in Lafayette, Indiana.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment Execution

Manage full-cycle recruitment process for assigned roles across multiple U.S. locations
Lead high-volume hourly recruiting efforts (production, skilled trades, and entry-level roles)
Progressively support salaried, professional, and leadership-level hiring
Ensure timely movement of candidates through the hiring process

Talent Pipeline Development

Develop and maintain candidate pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill roles
Post and manage job openings in the company career center (ADP) and external platforms (e.g., LinkedIn) to drive candidate attraction. Manage, evaluate performance and optimize all job postings to ensure accuracy, visibility, promotion and alignment with hiring priorities
Partner with hiring managers to anticipate workforce needs and build proactive pipelines
Assess when to engage external recruiting agencies based on role complexity, urgency, and pipeline gaps.
Partner with external recruiters to support hiring needs, ensuring clear communication of role requirements and expectations. Manage relationships with external partners, including candidate quality, responsiveness, and alignment with company standards
Monitor effectiveness of agencies and internal career centers usage and drive efforts to build internal pipelines to reduce long-term dependency

Candidate Screening & Pre-Qualification

Review applications and identify qualified candidates aligned with role requirements
Conduct initial candidate screenings (phone, virtual, or video assessments)
Evaluate candidate experience, skills, and cultural alignment using structured criteria
Ensure candidates meet minimum qualifications before advancing to hiring managers
Manage and review assessment tools (e.g., cognitive, personality, video interviews) as part of the screening process
Provide recommendations and insights to hiring managers based on candidate evaluations

Interview Coordination & Process Management

Ensure a structured and consistent interview process across locations
Follow up with hiring managers to collect timely interview feedback (within established timelines)
Analyze interview evaluations and feedback to support informed hiring decisions
Manage offer process, including offer creation and candidate communication

Stakeholder Partnership

Partner with supervisors, managers, and plant leadership to understand hiring needs
Provide guidance on labor market conditions, candidate availability, and hiring strategies
Drive accountability for timely interview feedback and hiring decisions
Support hiring managers in building effective interview and selection practices

6. Process Improvement & Compliance

Ensure recruiting processes align with company policies and applicable employment laws
Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records within the applicant tracking system
Leverage technology, innovation and AI tools to enhance automation, workflow optimization, and candidate engagement strategies

Reporting & Metrics

Track and report key recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, candidate pipeline activity, and hiring outcomes
Monitor trends and provide recommendations to improve recruiting effectiveness
Support ongoing reporting needs for talent and operational leadership

Position Specifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant recruiting experience
3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
Experience supporting high-volume hiring environments
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple requisitions across different locations
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

Experience in manufacturing or multi-site environments
Experience recruiting both hourly and salaried roles
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruitment tools
Experience using candidate assessments in the hiring process
Ability to leverage technology, including AI tools, to improve recruiting efficiency and candidate experience

- This position is 100% on-site
- Work location: Lafayette, Indiana
- Daily in-person attendance is required