Talent Acquisition Specialist

Current Lighting; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Current Lighting is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage end-to-end recruitment across the organization. You will partner with hiring managers to attract, assess, and hire top talent while ensuring a positive candidate experience and compliance with recruiting processes.

You will source candidates for hourly, professional, and technical roles, conduct screenings and interviews, coordinate offers and onboarding, and support workforce growth through proactive recruiting strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field.
• 2-5 years in recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR.
• Experience managing multiple open requisitions concurrently.
• Strong interviewing, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with hiring managers and candidates at all levels.
• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly, professional, and technical roles.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop strategies.
• Create and post job requisitions in ATS and external platforms.
• Source candidates via job boards, social media, referrals, and networking.
• Screen candidates and conduct interviews to assess fit and qualifications.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and communication with teams and candidates.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition records in ATS/HRIS.
• Manage candidate communications to ensure a positive experience.
• Prepare offers, background checks, and pre-employment activities.
• Support onboarding for new hires.
• Participate in career fairs and campus recruiting events.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and report on pipelines and trends.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Skills

Interviewing

Relationship building

Communication

Time management

Sourcing

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

HRIS

Job description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruiting process for assigned positions across the organization. This role partners closely with hiring managers and HR teams to attract, assess, and hire top talent while ensuring a positive candidate experience and compliance with recruiting processes. The Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for recruitment activities and plays a key role in supporting workforce growth and organizational success.

• Manage full-cycle recruitment activities for hourly, professional, and technical positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop recruitment strategies, and provide guidance throughout the hiring process.
• Create and post job requisitions through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and external recruitment platforms.
• Source qualified candidates through job boards, social media, employee referrals, networking, and other recruiting channels.
• Conduct candidate screenings and interviews to evaluate qualifications, experience, and organizational fit.
• Coordinate and facilitate interview scheduling and communication between candidates and hiring teams.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition records within the ATS and HR systems.
• Manage candidate communications throughout the recruiting lifecycle, ensuring a professional and positive experience.
• Prepare and coordinate employment offers, background checks, and pre-employment activities.
• Support onboarding activities to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
• Participate in career fairs, campus recruiting initiatives, and community outreach events.
• Monitor recruiting metrics and provide regular updates on requisition status, candidate pipelines, and hiring trends.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, EEO requirements, and company recruiting policies.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of recruiting, talent acquisition, staffing, or related HR experience.
• Experience managing multiple open requisitions simultaneously.
• Strong interviewing, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with hiring managers and candidates at all organizational levels.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.

Preferred

• Experience recruiting for manufacturing, operations, professional, or technical positions.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms.
• Experience using the ADP Workforce Now Recruiting module is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting recruiting metrics and workforce planning activities.
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP, PHR, or Talent Acquisition certifications are a plus.
• Talent Sourcing and Recruitment
• Candidate Assessment and Interviewing
• Relationship Management
• Customer Service Orientation
• Organizational and Time Management Skills