Talent Acquisition Specialist

Direct Wire; Denver (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $29-$32 per hour

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

401(k) with 5% company match

Continuing Education Opportunities

Mileage Reimbursement

Company-Provided Laptop & Cell Phone

Job summary

Direct Wire & Cable is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive end-to-end recruiting for production, professional, and leadership roles. You will partner with managers to understand staffing needs, craft compelling postings, and source candidates through multiple channels.

You will conduct phone screens and interviews, coordinate decisions, and guide candidates through a positive recruitment journey while building a strong candidate pipeline for a growing American manufacturer.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruiting process from sourcing to extending offers.
• Partner with hiring managers to define staffing needs and create compelling job postings.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies across multiple channels to attract qualified candidates.
• Coordinate interviews, guide candidates through the recruitment experience, and support smooth onboarding.
• Represent Direct Wire & Cable at job fairs and events to build a strong talent pipeline.
• Lead new hire orientation and ensure a positive onboarding experience.

Skills

Experienced Recruiter

Strategic Sourcer

Confident Communicator

Organized & Adaptable

Tech-Savvy Professional

Values-Driven Teammate

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bring fresh ideas, proven recruiting strategies, and a people-first approach to building the workforce behind a successful manufacturing company.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• Award-Winning Workplace: Join a company voted Best Place to Work in Lancaster County in 2025
• Career Growth: Expand your skills, take on new challenges, and build a long-term career with opportunities for professional growth.
• Variety & Connection: Work with people across all levels of the organization, from production teams to executive leadership, while bringing fresh ideas to the hiring process.
• Make a Real Impact: Take ownership of recruiting and help shape the team behind a growing American manufacturing company.
• People-First Culture: Build meaningful relationships with a supportive team that values collaboration, respect, and doing great work.

About Us

Direct Wire & Cable is a family-owned American manufacturer specializing in high-performance wire, cable, and power solutions for demanding industrial applications. Since 1977, we've built our reputation on American-made quality, exceptional customer service, and a commitment to creating an ethical, safe, and enjoyable workplace. We're passionate about building a great American company where extraordinary people work together, take pride in what they do, and continuously strive to improve.

What You'll Do as a Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Manage the full-cycle recruiting process, from sourcing and screening candidates to coordinating interviews, extending offers, and supporting new hires.
• Partner with hiring managers and leadership to understand staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and identify the right candidates for positions across the organization.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates for production, professional, and leadership roles.
• Create compelling job postings and manage recruitment advertising to reach the right candidates through multiple channels.
• Conduct phone screenings and interviews, coordinate hiring decisions, and guide candidates through a positive recruitment experience.
• Build relationships with staffing agencies, community partners, and prospective candidates while representing Direct Wire & Cable at job fairs and hiring events.
• Lead new hire orientation and onboarding activities to help employees feel welcomed, prepared, and connected from day one.
• Maintain compliant hiring practices while identifying opportunities to improve recruiting processes and strengthen the company's talent pipeline.

Our Ideal Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Experienced Recruiter: At least 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with proven success sourcing, screening, and hiring candidates across multiple position levels.
• Strategic Sourcer: Know how to develop effective recruiting strategies, find qualified candidates through multiple channels, and build a strong talent pipeline.
• Confident Communicator: Connect naturally with everyone from production employees to executive leaders, with strong interviewing, relationship-building, and public speaking skills.
• Organized & Adaptable: Manage multiple open positions, competing priorities, and changing hiring needs while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Tech-Savvy Professional: Work confidently with Microsoft Office Suite; a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field is strongly preferred, while manufacturing recruiting experience and SHRM or talent acquisition certification are pluses.
• Values-Driven Teammate: Demonstrate integrity, respect, initiative, and a genuine commitment to doing great work, serving others well, and contributing to a positive team culture.

What We Offer Our Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Pay: $29-$32 per hour
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 2 Floating Holidays
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Additional voluntary insurance and benefit options
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Company-Provided Laptop & Cell Phone