Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Southwire Company; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health, Life, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Long & Short-Term Disability

Supplemental Insurance Plans

Job summary

Southwire Company, a leading wire and cable producer, seeks a seasoned Talent Acquisition professional to lead end-to-end recruitment and align hiring with workforce planning. You will drive strategic sourcing, build a robust talent pipeline, and optimize processes in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes coaching the recruitment team, managing external partnerships, and delivering high-quality hiring decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field with 5–7 years recruiting experience.
• Master's degree preferred with 8–11 years recruiting experience.
• Experience leading recruitment processes and driving metrics.

Responsibilities

• Assess talent acquisition needs and align with workforce planning goals.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract top talent.
• Improve recruitment workflows for efficiency and compliance.
• Forecast future talent needs using workforce data.
• Coach and mentor team on best recruitment practices.
• Establish relationships with agencies and networks.
• Ensure high-quality candidate assessments and hiring decisions.

Skills

Full-Cycle Recruitment

Negotiation

Process Improvement

Relationship Building

Recruitment Planning

Professional Networking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

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A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value‑add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well‑being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

Job Summary

Conducts sourcing, interviewing, and hiring processes to attract qualified candidates. Implements recruitment strategies and ensures alignment with organizational hiring needs. Collaborates with hiring managers to ensure a smooth and efficient recruitment process.

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses talent acquisition needs and strategies to ensure alignment with the company's workforce planning goals and business objectives.
• Assists in the management of recruitment initiatives, providing guidance and support to less experienced colleagues within the team.
• Develops more complex sourcing strategies to identify and attract top talent in the industry, utilizing both traditional and innovative channels.
• Implements processes to optimize recruitment workflows, ensuring efficiency and compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Forecasts future talent needs by analyzing workforce trends and market data, helping to build a proactive recruitment approach.
• Confers with hiring managers and senior leadership to determine hiring needs and job specifications for open positions.
• Coaches team members on effective recruitment techniques, sharing best practices and contributing to the development of talent acquisition skills.
• Establishes relationships with external recruitment agencies, vendors, and professional networks to enhance the talent pipeline.
• Ensures the quality and consistency of candidate assessments and hiring decisions, conducting periodic reviews of recruitment metrics.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Years of Experience: 5-7 Years

Field of Expertise: Recruiting

Preferred Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Master's Degree

Specialized Degree: None

Licenses/Certificates: None

Years of Experience: 8-11 Years

Field of Expertise: Recruiting

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No

Travel

Travel: Domestic Up to 25%

Physical Requirements

Moving: 5%

Standing: 5%

Working Conditions

Office

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Action Oriented

Balances Stakeholders

Customer Focus

Nimble Learning

Plans and Aligns

Skills

Full-Cycle Recruitment

Negotiation

Process Improvement

Relationship Building

Recruitment Planning

Professional Networking

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans