Talent Acquisition Specialist

Wenthe-Davidson Engineering Co.; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Wenthe-Davidson Engineering Co. in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Recruiter to manage full-cycle hiring across our manufacturing organization.

You will partner with hiring managers to define requirements, craft postings, source candidates, interview, and guide candidates from first contact through onboarding. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in HR with manufacturing experience, a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, and strong knowledge of HRIS and employment laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive human resource experience, including 2 years of full-cycle recruitment in a manufacturing environment.
• PHR certification preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Experience working in an integrated HRIS with recruitment functionality.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• 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 situations and handle sensitive data.

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 reflecting position requirements and employer branding.
• Source, screen, and evaluate candidates through job boards, referrals, social media, events, and other pipelines.
• Conduct phone interviews, assess qualifications, coordinate interviews, and provide timely updates to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition records in the HRIS.
• Support compliant hiring practices with documentation and adherence to laws and policies.
• Maintain regular candidate communication from first contact through onboarding.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field

PHR certification

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Job 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.