Talent Acquisition Specialist

Walker Lovell; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong base salary

Performance-linked bonus

High autonomy in the role

Long-term stability

Exposure to various talent initiatives

Job summary

Walker Lovell is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist located in Birmingham, Alabama. This role is pivotal for establishing strong hiring practices and community involvement to attract skilled talent in local markets.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of recruiting experience, especially in manufacturing, and will drive end-to-end recruitment for multiple production facilities. Responsibilities also include building relationships with hiring managers and representing the company in local events.

Competitive compensation and a performance-linked bonus structure are offered.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ recruitment experience within manufacturing or similar environments.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume hiring effectively.
• Confidence engaging stakeholders and candidates in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end recruitment for high-volume hourly roles.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers.
• Represent the business in local communities.

Skills

Recruitment experience

High-volume hiring

Stakeholder engagement

Creative sourcing

Job description

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Birmingham, Alabama

Travel: Up to 15% (local plant travel weekly)

Compensation: Strong base + performance-linked bonus

What’s in it for you

Be the face of hiring on the ground. This is a high-impact, visible role where you’ll shape how a major industrial employer attracts and engages its workforce across local communities.

• Strong base salary reflecting experience and impact
• Performance-linked bonus
• Exposure across recruitment, onboarding, and talent initiatives
• High autonomy with direct stakeholder access
• Long-term role stability with scope to deepen expertise

Why this business

A globally respected industrial operator with a strong footprint across North America, known for operational excellence and long-term investment in its sites. With a stable workforce and growing demand for skilled hourly talent, this role is critical to sustaining performance across key production facilities.

What you’ll be doing

• Drive end-to-end recruitment for high-volume hourly roles across multiple sites
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers to deliver fast, effective hiring outcomes
• Represent the business in local communities through fairs, schools, and outreach initiatives
• Coordinate onboarding, compliance, and hiring processes to ensure seamless delivery

What you’ll bring

• 2-5 years’ recruitment experience within manufacturing, construction, or similar environments
• Proven ability to manage high-volume hiring with strong coordination skills
• Confidence engaging stakeholders and candidates in both office and on-site settings
• Creative sourcing mindset beyond traditional platforms

Who this suits

You’re a hands-on recruiter who prefers being out in the field rather than behind a desk. You enjoy building relationships in local communities, solving hiring challenges quickly, and being directly involved in the success of operational teams.

Call to action

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.