Talent Acquisition Specialist

Wildflower Recruitment Consulting; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildflower Recruitment Consulting client in design and manufacturing seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist to hire for front-line, technical, engineering, and manufacturing roles in Madera, CA. This newly created role supports hiring across Salaried and Hourly plant positions.

You will own full life-cycle recruiting, build strong candidate pipelines, leverage AI tools, manage multiple requisitions, and partner with HR and managers to deliver a high-quality candidate experience while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of full life-cycle recruiting experience in technical, engineering, or manufacturing environments
• Experience advising hiring managers on recruiting strategies, HR practices, and employment regulations (including OFCCP compliance)
• Hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and sourcing across digital and traditional channels
• Experience using an ATS (UKG or similar HRIS platforms preferred)
• Demonstrated success engaging and converting passive candidates
• Ability to build diverse talent pipelines using creative sourcing strategies
• Strong organizational skills, follow-through, and personal accountability

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to execute hiring strategies aligned to workforce needs
• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers by setting expectations, sharing market insight, and guiding hiring decisions
• Lead full life-cycle recruiting: intake, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer development, and close
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines using ATS, job boards, social platforms, and industry networks
• Deliver a high-quality, customer-focused experience for candidates and hiring teams with clear, timely communication
• Use data, reporting, and market trends to improve recruiting effectiveness and speed to hire
• Leverage AI and recruiting technologies to enhance sourcing, screening, and overall efficiency
• Coordinate offer development and negotiation to secure top talent
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, OFCCP requirements, and company policies
• Support hiring events, site visits, and recruiting initiatives

Skills

Full lifecycle recruiting

Candidate sourcing

Sourcing strategies

Data-driven recruiting

Candidate experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/HR or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Indeed

UKG/HRIS

Job description

Our client,a leader in design and manufacturing of equipment is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist. Reports to the Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist, and supports hiring primarily in Madera, CA for both Salaried and Hourly plant positions,

This is a newly created role due to growth, and they are looking for a rockstar! This person will:

• Deliver full life-cycle recruitment across front line, technical, engineering, and manufacturing roles
• Building strong candidate pipelines while providing a positive hiring experience from start to end
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies, leverage data and technology
• Be able to manage 50-60 open requisitions at any given time

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to execute hiring strategies aligned to workforce needs
• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers by setting expectations, sharing market insight, and guiding hiring decisions
• Lead full life-cycle recruiting: intake, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer development, and close
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines using ATS, job boards, social platforms, and industry networks
• Deliver a high-quality, customer-focused experience for candidates and hiring teams with clear, timely communication
• Use data, reporting, and market trends to improve recruiting effectiveness and speed to hire
• Leverage AI and recruiting technologies to enhance sourcing, screening, and overall efficiency
• Coordinate offer development and negotiation to secure top talent
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, OFCCP requirements, and company policies
• Support hiring events, site visits, and recruiting initiatives

This role requires:

• Close partnership with HR Business Partners, hiring managers, and external partners
• Ownership of requisitions and accountability for hiring outcomes
• A balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution
• The ability to influence hiring decisions without direct authority
• An ongoing focus on improving processes, candidate experience, and recruiting effectiveness

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of full life-cycle recruiting experience in technical, engineering, or manufacturing environments in either a corporate setting or in an agency setting
• Experience advising hiring managers on recruiting strategies, HR practices, and employment regulations (including OFCCP compliance)
• Hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and sourcing across digital and traditional channels
• Experience using an ATS (UKG or similar HRIS platforms preferred)
• Demonstrated success engaging and converting passive candidates
• Ability to build diverse talent pipelines using creative sourcing strategies
• Strong organizational skills, follow-through, and personal accountability

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Regular standing and walking (up to 20% of the time). Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Travel may be required, both domestic and international (up to 20%)

Compensation Range $88,000 - $96,000 with an annual bonus incentive.

Comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k, employee stock ownership plan, and more.