Strategic Full-Cycle Talent Acquisition Specialist

KM PRINTING; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Factory in Maryland seeks a proactive Talent Acquisition Specialist to own full-cycle recruiting for varied roles and to build a strong candidate pipeline. The role emphasizes candidate experience, collaboration with hiring managers, and scalable recruiting practices.

The position starts as a temporary-to-permanent opportunity, with conversion possible based on performance and business needs. Ideal candidates will excel in fast-paced settings, manage deadlines, and partner across HR

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience preferred.
• Experience managing multiple open positions simultaneously.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers at all levels.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems, preferably UKG.
• Experience recruiting for manufacturing, production, skilled trades, or operational positions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment from job requisition through offer and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, position requirements, and ideal candidate profiles.
• Develop and post compelling job advertisements across appropriate recruiting platforms.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, networking, referrals, and other recruiting channels.
• Review resumes and conduct initial screens to assess qualifications, experience, and overall fit.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintain timely and professional communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Track candidate activity, interview status, and hiring progress within the company’s recruiting/HR systems.
• Assist with reference checks, offer letters, and pre-employment requirements.
• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline for recurring and hard-to-fill positions.
• Develop creative recruiting strategies to attract candidates for production, operational, administrative, and professional positions.
• Attend job fairs, recruiting events, and community outreach opportunities as needed.
• Provide regular updates to HR and hiring managers regarding open positions, candidate activity, and recruiting challenges.
• Help identify opportunities to improve the company's recruiting process and candidate experience.
• Maintain compliance with applicable employment and recruiting laws and company policies.
• Support other HR initiatives and projects as needed.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Candidate screening

Relationship management

Interviewing

Strong communication

Talent sourcing

Tools

UKG HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Strategic Factory in Maryland seeks a proactive Talent Acquisition Specialist to own full-cycle recruiting for varied roles and to build a strong candidate pipeline. The role emphasizes candidate experience, collaboration with hiring managers, and scalable recruiting practices.

The position starts as a temporary-to-permanent opportunity, with conversion possible based on performance and business needs. Ideal candidates will excel in fast-paced settings, manage deadlines, and partner across HR