Sr. Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC; Sidney (OH); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead recruitment for complex technical roles across North America. You will combine sourcing expertise, market intelligence, and partnerships with hiring leaders to attract engineering, manufacturing, and skilled-trades talent essential for our future.

You will own full-cycle recruitment, build targeted sourcing strategies, and advise managers on talent markets, compensation, and selection.

Qualifications

• Six years of recruiting, Talent Acquisition, or related HR experience with independent ownership of complex/difficult searches.
• Strong passive-sourcing capabilities, including Boolean search, direct candidate outreach, talent mapping and pipeline development.
• Experience advising hiring managers on technical talent markets, requirements, candidate availability, sourcing strategies, and decisions.
• Knowledge of ATS, recruiting analytics, structured interviewing, employment practices, and compliant selection processes.
• An associate degree or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for complex technical, engineering, manufacturing, operational, and skilled-trades positions.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, talent databases, referrals, networks, and market research.
• Facilitate intake/calibration with hiring managers to define requirements, profiles, assessment criteria, interview strategies.
• Advise on labor-market intelligence, compensation considerations, pipeline analytics, and recruiting data.
• Build proactive talent pipelines for current/future needs, including difficult-to-fill roles.
• Coach hiring teams on structured interviewing and inclusive selection.

Skills

Six years recruiting

Technical recruiting

Passive sourcing

Hiring-manager advisory

ATS knowledge

Associate degree

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting

LinkedIn Recruiter

Talent intelligence tools

Recruiting dashboards

Job description

Location

Cressona, PA, US, 17929
Rosemont, IL, US, 60018
St.Augustine, FL, US, 32086
Connersville, IN, US, 47331
Elkhart, IN, US, 46514
Sidney, OH, US, 45365
Magnolia, AR, US, 71753
Portland (OR), OR, US, 97211
Monett, MO, US, 65708
Gainesville, GA, US, 30504
Phoenix, AZ, US, 85043
North Liberty, IN, US, 46554
Spanish Fork, UT, US, 84660
Mountain Top, PA, US, 18707
Yankton, SD, US, 57078

Career area

Human Resources

Department

GBS People Resourcing

Job Type

Permanent

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Position will be open until filled.

Hydro Global Business Services (GBS) is an organizational area that operates as an internal service provider for the Hydro group. Its ultimate purpose is to deliver relevant IT, financial and HR business services to all business areas within the company.

Job Summary

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will lead recruitment for complex and business-critical technical positions across Hydro's North American operations. You will combine technical sourcing expertise, strong market intelligence, and trusted partnership with hiring leaders to attract the engineering, manufacturing, operational, and skilled-trades talent needed for our future.

What we offer you

• Hiring salary range: $83,000 to $112,400 USD, with final compensation based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications
• Participation in an annual incentive bonus plan
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance
• Career development opportunities, including learning, mentoring, and exposure to a broad range of technical and operational talent needs
• The opportunity to shape recruiting strategies for engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, skilled-trades, and other specialized positions
• A collaborative culture where your recruiting expertise, market insights, and ideas can directly influence how we attract critical talent

Job Location

This position offers location flexibility and may be based in Portland, OR; Phoenix, AZ; Gainesville, GA; Cressona, PA; Sidney, OH; or another location within approximately 30 miles of a Hydro plant.

What you will be doing

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for complex technical, engineering, manufacturing, operational, and skilled-trades positions
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, talent databases, employee referrals, professional networks, market research, and direct outreach
• Facilitate intake and calibration discussions with hiring managers to define technical requirements, realistic candidate profiles, assessment criteria, and effective interview strategies
• Advise hiring managers using labor-market intelligence, talent availability, compensation considerations, pipeline analytics, and recruiting data
• Build proactive talent pipelines and communities for current and future technical hiring needs, including difficult-to-fill and business-critical skill areas
• Coach hiring teams on structured interviewing, objective candidate assessment, inclusive selection practices, and effective hiring decisions

What will make you successful?

Required qualifications

• At least six years of recruiting, Talent Acquisition, or related HR experience, including independent ownership of complex or difficult-to-fill searches
• Demonstrated success recruiting technical, engineering, manufacturing, industrial, operational, or skilled-trades talent
• Strong passive-sourcing capabilities, including Boolean search, direct candidate outreach, talent mapping, pipeline development, and candidate relationship management
• Experience advising hiring managers on technical talent markets, position requirements, candidate availability, sourcing strategies, and selection decisions
• Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems, recruiting analytics, structured interviewing, employment practices, and compliant selection processes
• An associate degree or an equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field
• Experience using SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting, LinkedIn Recruiter, talent intelligence tools, and recruiting dashboards
• Experience supporting workforce planning, technical hiring campaigns, or recruitment process improvements
• Experience mentoring recruiters or coaching hiring managers and interview teams
• HR, Talent Acquisition, sourcing, behavioral interviewing, or candidate-assessment certification
• Experience recruiting within manufacturing, industrial, engineering, metals, energy, or similarly technical environments

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use jobrelated assessments in selected roles.These tools help us better understand workrelated strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at [e-mail]

Why Hydro?

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.

A job where you make a difference

A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differences are acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage.

Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Our global diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.

Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential. With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build a career that aligns with your strengths and passions.

Join our global community of over 30,000 people with a presence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you have the chance to make a difference in the industries that matter. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.