Talent Acquisition Specialist

Lhoist Group; Calera (AL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) with employer match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Lhoist North America is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead hourly recruitment for East Lime and Minerals divisions and support salaried hiring. You will identify candidates, build the company brand, and streamline onboarding and assessments, while partnering with HRBPs and managers across locations.

The role involves updating job descriptions, posting jobs, scheduling interviews, and maintaining data in Workday. Strong communication and social media recruiting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required in HR, Communications, Business, or Marketing.
• 2–5 years of talent acquisition experience in fast-paced environments.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; able to handle data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to recruit diverse hourly candidates.
• Manage hourly recruitment process for East Lime and Minerals divisions.
• Partner with managers to meet staffing needs and provide recruitment guidance.
• Nurture relationships with managers and prospective talents, delivering excellent candidate experience.
• Perform end-to-end recruitment tasks: postings, assessments, interviews, and onboarding.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Social media recruiting

Data entry and HRIS awareness

Education

Associate degree in HR, Communication, Business or Marketing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Workday recruitment

LinkedIn / Meta / Instagram / TikTok recruiting

Job description

At Lhoist North America, our core values of Respect, Courage, and Integrity are more than words. We respect people, encourage courageous innovation, and uphold integrity in everything we do. If these principles resonate with you, you may find your next great opportunity with us. We believe our people make the difference. That’s why we invest in talent by offering meaningful opportunities to grow your skills, expand your knowledge, and pursue your interests. Our work environment prioritizes safety, fosters collaboration across teams, and embraces inclusion. Here, you’ll be challenged to grow, and you’ll be supported throughout your career journey. Join us and help shape the future of Lhoist North America.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Talent Acquisition (T.A.) Specialist is responsible for hourly recruitment sourcing in the East Lime and Minerals divisions, while also providing recruiting process support for the T.A. team on salaried recruitment. Key duties include candidate identification and attraction, company branding, candidate experience, onboarding, and social media initiatives. Day‑to‑day responsibilities will include development of offer letters, initiation and review of pre‑hire screens and assessments, support of new hire orientation, assistance with updating job position descriptions, scheduling candidate screenings and participating in interviews, providing recurring updates to hiring managers, HRBPs, and stakeholders, communicating and processing candidate dispositions, and other HR tasks as needed (i.e. employee benefits, employee engagement).

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

• Develop and implement strategies to research, source, recruit, and retain diverse hourly candidates that will directly contribute to the Company’s growth and business goals.
• Manage the hourly recruitment process for the East Lime and Minerals Divisions.
• Partner with managers to meet staffing needs by introducing top talent to the company, becoming a trusted recruitment business partner by understanding hiring needs, identifying trends, and making recommendations.
• Nurture relationships with managers and prospective talents, providing an excellent experience to both.
• Work collaboratively with the Recruitment team and HR teams.
• Perform general recruitment responsibilities: filing Workday data entry, posting jobs, launching assessments, sending candidates required site safety forms, scheduling candidate travel, assisting with candidate’s onsite interview agenda, setting up video, phone, and onsite interviews, developing offer letters, assisting with onboarding/offboarding activities such as pre‑employment testing and background checks, and training.
• Assist and track updates of RRE’s (job descriptions) for hourly positions across locations of East Lime & Minerals Divisions.
• Lead all new hire orientations for employees, assist hiring managers with developing onboarding processes, and update records of new staff and organizational announcements.
• Follow up with search firms, consultants, vendors, college/universities, and others who offer access to potential diverse candidates and knowledge and opportunities that will help the company grow and progress its diversity goals.
• Maintain accurate data in HRIS Workday system for employees and new hires, including photos in their personnel profile.
• Assist with managing data and analytics related to recruitment and retention efforts within the assigned division.
• Participate in the planning, coordination, and execution of other HR activities when directed such as employee engagement, benefits open enrollment campaign, MVR process, and employee communication.
• Promote safety awareness and compliance across the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously and handle large amounts of data.
• Ability to recommend and make decisions quickly.
• Must have proven hands‑on experience in month‑end closing for multiple plant, multiple‑state environment.
• Proven self‑directed, influence with the ability to follow clear directions as required.
• Strong sense of urgency in meeting customer needs and demands.
• Solid coordination and administrative knowledge with supporting HR subjects such as recruitment, onboarding, networking with schools/institutions/communities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, be detailed, and execute assigned projects and/or work.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and meet all agreed deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and grow in our industry and company.
• Quickly grasp new concepts, policies, procedures, and practices.
• Must maintain complete confidentiality and interact with all levels of the organization in a professional, confident and effective manner.
• Take initiative to lead and drive change as instructed.
• Must be willing to work in the office and remotely as needed.
• Must be flexible in working hours to meet customers’ demands and deadlines.
• Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Previous Workday recruitment knowledge is a plus.
• Solid social media tool utilization (LinkedIn, Meta, Instagram, TikTok, etc.) is highly desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Perform all job duties safely and in compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and others as needed.
• Follow instructions and adapt to changes in work assignments or priorities.
• Work independently and collaboratively to meet goals and deadlines.
• Operate necessary tools, equipment, or technology required for the position.
• Maintain confidentiality of company and employee information.
• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and company standards.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift 25–50 lbs. as needed.
• Ability to use hands and fingers for typing, handling objects, or operating equipment.
• Ability to see, hear, and communicate clearly.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work in various environments (office, field, outdoors) as applicable to the role.
• Work will be in both an office environment and a mining environment, which may include exposure to temperature extremes, noise, uneven surfaces, vibration, oils, and atmospheric conditions such as dust, fumes, and metallic particles.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of background check and/or drug screening (if applicable).
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or shifts as required by business needs.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as needed and/or directed by leadership.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Associate degree in HR, Communication, Business, and/or Marketing, or equivalent combination of education and working experience in the HR field.

PREFERRED EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• SPHR/PHR certification is a plus.
• Proficient Spanish language both speaking and writing skills is a plus.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2‑5 years of demonstrated talent acquisition experience on all levels and diversity experience in a fast‑paced union or non‑union heavy manufacturing, construction, corporate, mining and mineral processing environment.
• Previous recruitment and relocation coordination experience is highly desired.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Good understanding of Human Resources functional areas such as recruitment, compensation, benefits, relocation, DE&I, and communication/community engagement is a plus.

BENEFITS

Lhoist North America is proud to offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to support your well‑being and future. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with paid vacation and sick time. We also offer an attractive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous Employer Match as well as a Supplemental Contribution based on your Years of Service to help you plan confidently for the future. We recognize that growth doesn’t stop at the workplace. That’s why we provide educational assistance to encourage continued learning and professional development, empowering our employees to reach their full potential. At Lhoist North America, your success is our investment.

EEO & DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION

Lhoist North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace that values inclusion, respect, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment strengthens our teams and drives innovation. That’s why we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and strive to ensure every employee feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. At Lhoist North America, inclusion isn’t just a policy, it’s a core part of who we are. If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

ABOUT LHOIST

The Lhoist Group is a family‑owned business and one of the world’s leading lime, dolime, and mineral solutions producers. Our people are at the heart of our operations. The company’s global success comes from our teams’ continuous efforts to innovate and seek out new opportunities, at every level of the business. Curious to learn more about us? Visit lhoist.com.