Maritime Talent Acquisition Specialist

American-Commercial-Barge-Line; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

American Commercial Barge Line is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist who will partner with hiring managers to fill vessel and shoreside hourly roles. You will source candidates, coordinate recruiting events, and lead the interview process to attract top talent across our operational and support teams.

The role emphasizes building a diverse pipeline, staying current with recruiting trends, and representing ACBL at community and industry events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, communications, business management, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment methods and tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Familiarity with ATS and HR software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop recruiting strategies.
• Utilize various sourcing methods to identify potential candidates.
• Create, coordinate, and lead recruiting events within targeted territories.
• Represent the company at events to attract talent and educate candidates about opportunities.
• Conduct interviews and assessments to identify top candidates.
• Manage full recruitment lifecycle for vessel and shoreside positions.

Skills

Candidate sourcing

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Time management

ATS familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Communications

Tools

ATS software

Job description

American Commercial Barge Line is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist who will partner with hiring managers to fill vessel and shoreside hourly roles. You will source candidates, coordinate recruiting events, and lead the interview process to attract top talent across our operational and support teams.

The role emphasizes building a diverse pipeline, staying current with recruiting trends, and representing ACBL at community and industry events.