Talent Acquisition Specialist

Welch Packaging Group; Elkhart (IN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Welch Packaging Group is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruiting across our Indiana facilities. You will partner with site leaders to define candidate profiles and timelines, drive sourcing strategies, and oversee interviews, offers, and onboarding processes.

The role requires 2+ years in recruiting or HR, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to handle multiple requisitions in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruiting, HR, or related experience.
• Experience supporting high-volume or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned roles across locations.
• Partner with hiring managers to define candidate profiles, priorities, and timelines.
• Execute sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates.
• Screen and evaluate candidates using structured, behavioral interviews.
• Guide hiring managers through the interview and selection process.
• Drive timely decisions by providing feedback to managers.
• Manage offer process, approvals, negotiations, and closing.
• Own preboarding to ensure smooth start date transition.
• Monitor recruiting metrics and adjust strategies for better outcomes.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines aligned with workforce needs.
• Serve as a strategic recruiting partner to site leadership.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Analytical thinking

Time management

Systems analysis

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

SUMMARY

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing full-cycle recruiting activities across assigned locations and roles. This position partners with hiring managers to develop and execute recruiting strategies, drive hiring decisions, and improve overall talent outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned roles, including direct labor, indirect hourly, and site-level exempt positions where applicable.
• Partner with hiring managers to lead intake discussions and define candidate profiles, hiring priorities, and timelines
• Execute sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates in competitive labor markets
• Screen and evaluate candidates using structured and behavioral-based interview techniques
• Facilitate and guide hiring managers through the interview and selection process
• Drive timely decision-making by influencing hiring managers and ensuring consistent feedback
• Manage offer process, including approvals, negotiations, and candidate closing
• Own preboarding process to ensure a smooth transition from offer acceptance to start date
• Monitor recruiting metrics (Time to Fill, Time to Hire, etc.) and adjust strategies to improve outcomes
• Build and maintain talent pipelines aligned with current and future workforce needs
• Serve as a strategic recruiting partner to site leadership

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Experience

• 2+ years of recruiting, HR, or related experience
• Experience supporting high-volume or manufacturing environments preferred
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities independently

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES

• Strong written and oral communication.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Time management.
• Systems analysis.
• Mathematical and deductive reasoning.
• Critical thinking.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

Physical Requirements:

• Sit and stand as needed.
• May require walking on a level surface for periods throughout the day.
• Reaching above shoulders, below waist and lifting as required to file documents or store materials.
• Lifting to 25 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Typical office setting
• May require you to enter a manufacturing environment that requires proper PPE including safety shoes, safety glasses and hearing protection.
• Manufacturing environment may be loud, hot/cold depending on season

Disclaimer:

This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs' essential functions.

Welch Packaging is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran.