Talent Acquisition Specialist

IPEG, Inc.; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IPEG, Inc. in Cranberry Township, PA is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment for exempt and non-exempt roles across the organization. The role partners with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to attract, identify, and hire qualified talent while delivering a positive candidate experience.

This hybrid position reports to the Director of Human Resources. The specialist will manage requisitions, source candidates, conduct screenings, coordinate interviews,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 3–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting manufacturing, production, skilled trades, engineering, operations, or related roles.
• Experience using ATS/HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage requisitions in ATS and post openings on job boards.
• Partner with managers to define role requirements and interview processes.
• Source candidates via recruiting platforms, social media, networking, referrals, and more.
• Conduct phone screenings to assess qualifications and fit.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with candidates and teams.
• Communicate progress, feedback, and recommendations to hiring managers.
• Extend offers per policies and compensation guidelines; initiate background checks.
• Support onboarding activities after offer acceptance.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Manufacturing recruiting

Sourcing strategies

ATS

HRIS

Interviewing

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Indeed

MS Office

Job description

Description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process for exempt and non-exempt positions across the organization. This role partners closely with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to attract, identify, and hire qualified talent while delivering a positive candidate experience. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will lead recruitment efforts from requisition approval through onboarding and play a key role in supporting workforce planning initiatives, particularly within a manufacturing environment. This position is a hybrid role with primarily located in Cranberry Township, PA and will report to the Director of Human Resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the approval process for new position requisitions and post openings in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and external job boards.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements, qualifications, skills, and interview processes.
• Source and attract qualified candidates utilizing recruiting platforms, job boards, social media, networking, referrals, and other sourcing methods.
• Conduct initial phone screenings to evaluate candidate qualifications, experience, and fit for open positions.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates, hiring managers, and interview teams.
• Maintain regular communication with hiring managers regarding candidate pipelines, recruiting progress, interview feedback, and hiring recommendations.
• Develop and extend employment offers in accordance with company policies and compensation guidelines.
• Initiate background screenings and pre-employment onboarding activities following offer acceptance.
• Communicate regularly with candidates to ensure timely completion of onboarding requirements and maintain engagement throughout the hiring process.
• Coordinate with hiring managers and HR Business Partners regarding onboarding progress, orientation schedules, and new first-day hire logistics.
• Maintain accurate candidate and recruiting records within the applicant tracking system and HRIS.
• Support employment branding, recruiting events, career fairs, and other talent acquisition initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies throughout the recruitment process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate environment or as an agency recruiter.
• Required: Demonstrated experience recruiting for manufacturing, production, skilled trades, engineering, operations, supply chain, or other industrial positions.
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried recruitment efforts.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruiting platforms, and HRIS systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of recruiting best practices, sourcing techniques, and candidate assessment methods.
• Proven ability to successfully recruit for hard-to-fill manufacturing and skilled-trade positions.
• Knowledge of employment laws, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements, and hiring compliance practices.
• Strong relationship-building and consultative skills with hiring managers and business leaders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Experience utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and other sourcing tools preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing industry recruiting experience in a multi-site environment.
• Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or AIRS Recruiter Certification.
• Experience supporting onboarding, employer branding, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Familiarity with recruiting metrics and reporting to drive hiring effectiveness.