Oilfield Talent Acquisition Specialist

Ponca City Development Authority; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ponca City Development Authority is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full life cycle recruiting in our oilfield‑focused environment. You will source, attract, coordinate, and conduct interviews to help fill roles aligned with our long‑term goals.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting. Evening/weekend events, background checks, drug screens, and I‑9/E‑Verify compliance are part of the process.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 3-5 years of human resource and/or progressive talent acquisition experience required.
• SHRM or HRCI certification preferred.
• Paycom experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Execute full life cycle recruiting and employment activities, including onboarding, assessments, disciplinary actions, and transfer coordination for field employees.
• Create and manage requisitions, assess job specifications, identify screening questions, and determine candidate interview approaches.
• Screen applicants, assess their skill level/fit for roles, and route them appropriately.
• Conduct candidate sourcing, interview coordination, extend job offers, and coordinate drug tests and background screenings.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools to develop a pipeline of employees and provide educational support for internal programs.
• Actively participate in career fairs, sourcing events, and projects.
• Collaborate with the Recruiting Manager to develop a recruiting strategy for assigned projects.
• Serve as a liaison between hiring managers and candidates to understand hiring goals, priorities, and needs.

Skills

English proficiency

Driver's license

Attendance

Communication skills

Data-driven decisions

Education

High School Diploma

3-5 years HR experience

SHRM/HRCI certification preferred

Tools

Paycom

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

Ponca City Development Authority is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full life cycle recruiting in our oilfield‑focused environment. You will source, attract, coordinate, and conduct interviews to help fill roles aligned with our long‑term goals.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting. Evening/weekend events, background checks, drug screens, and I‑9/E‑Verify compliance are part of the process.