Talent Acquisition Specialist

UNKNOWN; Percy (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist to execute full-cycle recruitment across North American locations and branches.

You will partner with leaders and HR partners to source and hire exempt and non-exempt roles, building a strong talent pipeline to support growth. Responsibilities include managing end-to-end requisitions, guiding job descriptions, proactively sourcing candidates, and ensuring compliance and timely candidate communication.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
• 3+ years of talent acquisition experience, full-cycle sourcing/recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for assigned requisitions, including postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offers.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and candidates, ensuring a smooth process.
• Proactively source candidates via job boards, social media, referrals, and networking to build a strong pipeline.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws and internal policies; keep ATS updated.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS

Interviewing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

BA/BS in HR Management or related field

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job boards / sourcing platforms

Job description

Job Summary: The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for executing full-cycle recruitment efforts to attract, engage, and hire top talent. The TA specialist will partner with leaders and HR business partners to directly source and recruit exempt and non-exempt positions across North American locations and branches. The specialist plays a key role in building a strong talent pipeline and supporting the organization’s growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage end to end recruitment process for assigned requisitions, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination. Coordinate and schedule interviews, ensuring a smooth and positive experience for candidates and hiring teams.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR business partners to understand role requirements, provide guidance on job descriptions, interview processes and selection criteria.
• Proactively source candidates through job boards, social media, networking, employee referrals, and other creative methods. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for both current and future openings.
• Ensure compliance with all employment laws, state laws, regulations and internal policies. Communicate with candidates throughout the process, providing timely feedback and updates. Maintain accurate and up to date information in the applicant tracking system.

Required Education and Experience

• BA/BS degree in Human Resources Management or related field of study
• 3 or more years of experience in talent acquisition, full‑cycle sourcing/recruiting.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong understanding of full-cycle recruiting, sourcing, job boards, social media, networking platforms, applicant tracking systems and LinkedIn recruiter.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills with that ability to build relationships with hiring managers, HR business partners and candidates.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously.

Behavioral Competencies

• Candidate-focused mindset with commitment to providing a positive experience.
• Results driven and proactive in sourcing and recruiting efforts.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Commitment to culture and inclusion.
• A continuous improvement mindset.

Work Environment

• Must be comfortable working both in an office and on the shop floor, which will require the use of PPE.

Travel Required: (Percentage 0-100) Domestic 20%

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.