Talent Acquisition Specialist

Lanco Group; Hazel Crest, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

PTO

a 401(k) plan.

Job summary

Lanco Group is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to attract, source, interview, and hire for engineering, technical, manufacturing, and leadership roles. You will partner with hiring managers to design effective recruiting strategies and build strong candidate pipelines.

The role emphasizes collaboration with schools and external partners, plus support for intern and apprenticeship programs, recruitment marketing, and events to meet current and future needs.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of recruiting experience.
• Engineering and technical recruiting experience required; manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with ATS and sourcing tools.
• Strong interviewing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process from requisition through onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and recruiting approaches.
• Provide feedback and candidate recommendations based on qualifications.
• Source candidates via job boards, social media, referrals, and events.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for hard-to-fill roles.
• Develop relationships with external recruiting partners and educational institutions.
• Create and monitor job postings in UKG and other platforms.
• Maintain interview questionnaires and track recruiting data.
• Deliver a positive candidate experience aligned with company values.
• Support intern and apprenticeship programs.
• Support recruitment marketing and events.
• Participate in other Talent Acquisition initiatives.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Engineering/technical recruiting

ATS usage

Interviewing skills

Multi-site coordination

Microsoft Office

Tools

UKG Recruiting

Job description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for attracting, sourcing, interviewing, and hiring qualified talent across professional, technical, manufacturing, and leadership positions. This role partners closely with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs and develop effective recruiting strategies that support organizational growth and workforce needs.

This position will build and maintain strong candidate pipelines, promote Lanco's employer brand and core values, and support current and future hiring needs through effective sourcing, screening, job postings, and other recruiting initiatives. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will also support the growth of intern, apprenticeship, and other talent development programs to help build a strong pipeline of future talent.

What You'll Do

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for assigned positions, from requisition approval through onboarding, including intake meetings, candidate screening, interviews, interview coordination, offers, and candidate communications.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements, determine appropriate recruiting approaches, and ensure candidates are evaluated against established qualifications.
• Provide hiring managers with candidate feedback, assessments, and recommendations based on position requirements and recruiting processes.
• Source and attract qualified candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, networking, career fairs, educational institutions, trade schools, direct outreach, and other recruiting channels.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for critical, recurring, and hard-to-fill positions.
• Develop relationships with external recruiting partners, educational institutions, and other talent sources.
• Create, maintain, and monitor job postings and advertisements in UKG and other recruiting platforms, ensuring information is accurate and consistent with approved job descriptions.
• Maintain and update phone screen and interview questionnaires to align with current job descriptions and position requirements.
• Utilize UKG Recruiting and other recruiting tools to manage assigned openings, track candidate activity and hiring progress, and maintain accurate recruiting data and reporting.
• Track and report recruiting activity and progress, including candidate pipelines, interview activity, and other applicable recruiting metrics.
• Deliver a consistent, professional, and positive candidate experience that reflects Lanco's culture, core values, and employment brand.
• Support the development and growth of intern, apprenticeship, and other early-career and talent development programs, including relationships with schools, community organizations, and other talent sources.
• Support recruitment marketing initiatives, career fairs, recruiting events, and other employment branding activities in partnership with the Talent Acquisition Manager.
• Participate in other Talent Acquisition initiatives as assigned.

What You Bring

• 3-5 years of recruiting experience
• Experience recruiting for engineering and technical positions required; experience in manufacturing is preferred
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing tools
• Strong interviewing, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through throughout the recruiting process
• Strong problem-solving, planning, organization, and attention to detail skills
• Experience supporting a multi-site, multi-business unit organization preferred
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment regulations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Office-based role with controlled conditions and moderate noise. Occasional travel may be required based on business needs.

We offer a collaborative environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• PTO
• a 401(k) plan.

The salary range for this role is $65,000 to $85,000, with final compensation based on experience, education, skills, and location.

Commitment to Excellence

At Lanco, our people are our strength. We are committed to a safe, collaborative, and continuously improving workplace guided by our core values: Live Safe and Secure | Build Relationships | Be Reliable | Be Proactive | Celebrate Change

Lanco is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other protected category under applicable law.

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