Contract Talent Acquisition Specialist

Avery Dennison; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking a Contract Talent Acquisition Specialist to support North American manufacturing operations. You will partner with site leaders and hiring teams to craft effective recruiting strategies and fill a range of open positions, leveraging ATS and sourcing tools to build strong talent pipelines.

You will collaborate with the NA HR team to forecast hiring needs, participate in QBRs, and drive improvements in candidate experience and process efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of high-volume recruiting experience.
• 3+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment technologies.
• Solid knowledge of OFCCP and EEO guidelines; advise clients on compliance.
• Outstanding organizational, communication, and collaboration skills with ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end recruitment processes for hourly and manufacturing positions, including sourcing, screening, and offers.
• Utilize ATS, Google products, TA tech, and internet sourcing tools to build proactive talent pipelines.
• Forecast hiring needs with NA HR team; lead QBRs and staffing update meetings.
• Lead divisional TA projects and training to improve standard work and candidate experience.
• Analyze hiring trends with data-driven insights and maintain clear cross-team communication.

Skills

High-volume recruiting

Full lifecycle recruiting

ATS proficiency

OFCCP/EEO knowledge

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ATS software

Recruitment technologies

Job description

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Benefits

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• Inclusive Healthcare Access: Access to our large network of medical and behavioral health professionals.
• Retirement Savings: Avery Dennison supports your retirement readiness financially through company contributions to the 401(k) Plan. We encourage you to save as much as possible to meet your goals. You receive an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay (even if you contribute $0) plus a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay you contribute.
• Life Insurance: Basic Life Insurance (Company paid): Provides twice your base annual salary up to a $50,000 maximum at no cost to you.
• Paid Time Off: We offer a generous vacation program that varies based upon your experience and position within Avery Dennison.

About the role

As a Contract Talent Acquisition Specialist at Avery Dennison, you will support talent acquisition efforts for our manufacturing operations. In this role, you will partner with site business leaders and hiring teams to craft effective recruiting strategies and fill various open positions within our North American operations. Partnering with the site hiring team, you will implement strategies through creative candidate sourcing and engagement. Aside from supporting site recruitment needs, you will lead various divisional talent acquisition projects as needed to drive gains in efficiency, candidate experience, and site partnership.

Key Responsibilities

This position is a hybrid role requiring three days onsite per week at our corporate office in Mentor, OH, up to two days remote per week, and upwards of 30% travel to visit assigned client groups and support recruiting process adoption.

• Execute end-to-end recruitment processes for hourly and manufacturing positions, including sourcing, phone screening, candidate selection guidance, and offer/pre-employment process management.
• Creatively fill open positions by utilizing applicant tracking systems (ATS), Google products, TA technology, and internet sourcing tools to establish proactive recruitment strategies and build talent pipelines.
• Collaborate with the North American Human Resources team and business leaders to forecast hiring needs, conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), and lead weekly or bi-weekly staffing update meetings.
• Benchmark and enhance recruiting processes, lead divisional talent acquisition projects, and participate in training sessions to continuously improve standard work and candidate experience.
• Analyze hiring trends using data-driven insights, drive action with ongoing progress updates, ensure consistent communication across teams, and handle associated administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of high-volume recruiting experience.
• 3+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience required, with a preference for candidates with experience in high-volume recruitment and/or manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) alongside recruitment technologies and internet sourcing tools.
• Solid knowledge of OFCCP and EEO guidelines, with experience advising clients on adherence to compliance requirements.
• Outstanding organizational, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels, make independent decisions, and adapt to shifting priorities.

The hourly range for this position will be $32/hour - $39 /hour.

The hiring base hourly range represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

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