Talent Acquisition Specialist

GNS North America, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

GNS North America, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to own full-cycle recruiting and onboarding for hourly, salaried, and management roles across the U.S.

You will partner with managers to attract, evaluate, hire, and onboard top candidates while delivering a positive candidate experience. You will source, screen, interview, extend offers, and coordinate onboarding, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
• 3 years of experience in talent acquisition or onboarding.
• Experience with ATS and resume databases.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and salary expectations.
• Create and manage job postings across platforms to promote the employer brand.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates for role alignment and values.
• Prepare candidate summaries and recommendations for hiring managers.
• Coordinate interviews, extend offers, and support onboarding for new hires.
• Manage pre-employment requirements including background checks and drug screens.
• Provide timely communication to candidates, hiring managers, and HR partners.
• Deliver recruitment insights to support hiring outcomes.
• Support employment branding, referrals, and agency partnerships.
• Maintain recruiting documentation and ensure compliance with hiring laws.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Onboarding

Candidate screening

Interview coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Resume databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

About This Role

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team in Grand Rapids, MI. In this role, you will own the full-cycle recruiting and onboarding process for hourly manufacturing, salaried, and management-level positions across our U.S. operations. As our Talent Acquisition Specialist you'll partner closely with hiring managers and company leadership to attract, evaluate, hire, and onboard qualified candidates while delivering a positive candidate experience.

Brief Description

About This Role We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team in Grand Rapids, MI. In this role, you will own the full-cycle recruiting and onboarding process for hourly manufacturing, salaried, and management-level positions across our U.S. operations. As our Talent Acquisition Specialist you'll partner closely with hiring managers and company leadership to attract, evaluate, hire, and onboard qualified candidates while delivering a positive candidate experience.

What You'll Do

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, position requirements, salary expectations, and desired skills.
• Create and manage job postings across online forums, social media platforms, and recruitment channels to promote GNS North America’s employment brand.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates for alignment with role requirements, skills, and company values.
• Prepare candidate summaries and recommendations for hiring managers.
• Coordinate interviews, extend offers, and support a smooth onboarding process for new hires.
• Manage pre-employment requirements, including reference checks, background checks, drug/alcohol screens, and physicals as needed.
• Provide excellent service and timely communication to candidates, hiring managers, and HR partners.
• Deliver recruitment consultation and market insight to support successful hiring outcomes.
• Support employment branding, referral program promotion, staffing agency partnerships, and contingent workforce initiatives.
• Maintain accurate recruiting documentation and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local hiring regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field of study, and 3 years of experience in a dedicated talent acquisition or onboarding role. Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and resume databases.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience coordinating and conducting virtual and in-person interviews.
• Knowledge of labor laws, employment regulations, and hiring compliance guidelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus as needed.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with hiring managers at all levels of the organization.

Where You'll Work

This position is primarily based in our downtown Grand Rapids office. We have production facilities in Holland, MI and Canton, MI and you may travel to those locations 10% - 15% of the time. When in our production facilities, you may occasionally work near moving parts and in areas with increased noise levels.

Why Join GNS North America?

As part of GNS North America, you will play an important role in helping build strong teams across our U.S. operations. You will have the opportunity to partner with leaders, shape recruiting strategies, support a positive candidate experience, and contribute to a collaborative HR function focused on attracting and retaining top talent.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GNS North America is an equal opportunity employer and supports a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance