Talent Acquisition Specialist

Wenthe-Davidson Manufacturing; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wenthe-Davidson Manufacturing in Wisconsin is seeking a skilled HR Recruiter to own the full recruitment lifecycle for manufacturing and office roles. You will partner with managers to define job requirements, craft postings, source candidates, conduct interviews, and manage onboarding, while ensuring compliant hiring practices and strong candidate experiences.

The candidate will build pipelines with local schools and community partners and help promote the company’s employer brand, contributing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive human resource experience, including 2 years of full-cycle recruitment in manufacturing.
• PHR certification preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience working in an integrated HRIS with recruitment functionality.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and compensation practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting activities from requisition intake to onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop recruiting strategies.
• Create and maintain job postings and recruitment materials reflecting position requirements.
• Source, screen, and evaluate candidates via job boards, referrals, social media, events, and pipelines.
• Conduct phone interviews, coordinate interviews, and provide timely updates to candidates and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition records in the HRIS.
• Support compliant hiring practices and maintain documentation per laws and policies.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates from initial contact through onboarding.
• Develop and maintain pipelines for current and future openings in manufacturing and offices.
• Build relationships with local schools and community partners to support talent attraction.
• Support employer branding and recruitment marketing, including social media presence.
• Track recruiting metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Talent sourcing

Candidate screening

Stakeholder management

Recruitment marketing

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

About Us

At Wenthe-Davidson, we've been leaders in custom tubular metal fabrication for over 80 years. As a 100% employee-owned company with more than 200 dedicated team members, every person here has a direct stake in our success. This means that our employees don't just work for Wenthe-Davidson, they own a piece of it. Our commitment to continuous improvement, investment in state-of-the-art equipment, and long-term growth has fueled the recent expansion of our 109,000 sq. ft. facility with a new 27,000 sq. ft. addition.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is passionate about identifying strong talent and assessing alignment with our special company culture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting activities for positions across the organization, from requisition intake to onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, define job requirements and develop recruiting strategies.
• Create and maintain job postings and recruitment materials that accurately reflect position requirements and promote Wenthe-Davidson as an employer of choice.
• Source, screen, and evaluate candidates through online job boards, referrals, social media, community partnerships, recruiting events, and other talent pipelines.
• Conduct phone interviews, assess candidate qualifications, coordinate hiring manager interviews, and provide timely updates to candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate candidate, requisition, and recruiting activity records in the HRIS.
• Support compliant hiring practices by maintaining appropriate documentation, applying consistent processes, and following applicable employment laws and company policies.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates from initial contact through onboarding to support a positive candidate experience and transition into the organization.
• Develop and maintain pipelines of qualified candidates for current and future openings, including entry-level manufacturing, office, technical, and leadership roles.
• Build and maintain relationships with local high schools, technical colleges, workforce development organizations, community partners, and recruiting vendors to support talent attraction.
• Support employer branding and recruitment marketing efforts, including helping maintain Wenthe-Davidson's social media presence and promoting career opportunities.
• Track recruiting metrics, prepare reports as needed, monitor hiring trends, and identify opportunities to improve recruiting efficiency, effectiveness, and candidate flow.
• Support Wenthe-Davidson's mission, vision, and values, as well as departmental goals, objectives, and HR initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive human resource experience, including 2 years of full-cycle recruitment in a manufacturing environment.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Experience working in an integrated Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) with recruitment functionality.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, as well as an understanding of compensation practices involved in recruitment.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues at various levels of the organization.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful or challenging situations.
• Ability to work with sensitive data and maintain strict confidentiality.