Senior TA Lead — High-Volume Hiring & Strategy

WestRock Company; Missouri; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WestRock Company is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead recruitment for non-exempt high-volume production, skilled trades and salary non-exempt roles across multiple business segments.

You will partner with HR and business leaders to align workforce planning, design innovative sourcing strategies, ensure a world-class candidate experience, and mentor peers while driving impactful recruiting initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of corporate recruiting experience; agency experience is a plus.
• Proven success in developing and executing diversity recruiting strategies.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align talent strategies with organizational goals.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make strategic recommendations.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills to engage stakeholders and candidates.
• Experience recruiting across multiple levels and functions (professional, technical, leadership).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel for site visits, recruiting events, and training as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruiting strategies focused on speed, quality, diversity, and candidate experience.
• Proactively source and build pipelines using creative strategies and grassroots efforts.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to understand workforce needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Act as an external employment market expert, advising on talent trends, competitor practices, and sourcing strategies.
• Drive employer branding initiatives to position WestRock as an employer of choice.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and internal policies throughout the recruitment process.
• Optimize recruitment technology and tools to improve efficiency and candidate engagement.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including intake sessions, interview facilitation, and post-interview debriefs.
• Analyze recruiting data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Mentor and guide less experienced team members, sharing best practices and industry insights.
• Influence stakeholders through data-driven insights and strategic consultation on talent acquisition best practices.
• Participate in employer branding campaigns and community outreach to strengthen talent pipelines.
• Other duties, as assigned

Skills

Corporate recruiting

Diversity recruiting

Sourcing strategy

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

WestRock Company is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead recruitment for non-exempt high-volume production, skilled trades and salary non-exempt roles across multiple business segments.

You will partner with HR and business leaders to align workforce planning, design innovative sourcing strategies, ensure a world-class candidate experience, and mentor peers while driving impactful recruiting initiatives.