Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist

Optical Cable Corporation; Virginia; On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Optical Cable Corporation in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Talent Acquisition Associate to support recruiting across its three plants, manage ADP workflows, screen candidates, and organize onboarding paperwork. The role requires 2–3 years of related experience, a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), and strong communication to keep hiring activities on track.

Join a collaborative HR team and contribute to smooth hiring processes, job postings, candidate communication, and compliant

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–3 years of prior office, administrative, customer service, or coordination experience preferred.
• Previous recruiting or HR experience is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting Administration: Post and maintain job requisitions in ADP and assist with posting positions to other approved job boards and recruiting platforms.
• Application Review & Screening: Review applications against established job qualifications, conduct initial phone screens using approved guidelines, and advance qualified candidates through the recruiting process.
• Candidate Coordination: Communicate with candidates regarding application status, screening, interview scheduling and next steps. Coordinate interview scheduling and maintain timely follow-up.
• ADP & Onboarding: Manage hiring-related ADP workflows, prepare and process onboarding paperwork, maintain candidate records, and support completion of required pre-employment steps, including background checks and drug screens.
• Recruiting Support: Assist with sourcing candidates through approved channels, employee referrals, and community partnerships as needed.
• Job Fairs & Community Outreach: Prepare recruiting materials, coordinate supplies and information for job fairs, and attend recruiting events as needed.
• Reporting & Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate applicant information, update recruiting statuses, and follow established procedures for documentation, confidentiality, and record retention.
• Process Support: Monitor assigned recruiting activities, identify outstanding items, follow up proactively, and communicate issues or delays that could affect hiring timelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Recruiting administration

Phone screening

Candidate coordination

ADP knowledge

Onboarding documentation

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Optical Cable Corporation in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Talent Acquisition Associate to support recruiting across its three plants, manage ADP workflows, screen candidates, and organize onboarding paperwork. The role requires 2–3 years of related experience, a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), and strong communication to keep hiring activities on track.

Join a collaborative HR team and contribute to smooth hiring processes, job postings, candidate communication, and compliant