Talent Acquisition Specialist

Atlas Copco Group; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 3 weeks

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Pet insurance

Legal protection

Identity theft protection

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group is hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead recruitment for the USA Science Vacuum Division (SVD), covering Gamma Vacuum, Montana Instruments, and LACO Technologies. You will partner with leaders, build pipelines, and drive strategies across manufacturing, engineering, and professional roles.

You will manage end-to-end recruitment, own sourcing channels, and participate in employer branding at career events to attract top talent.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• 3–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience preferred.
• Experience recruiting for manufacturing/engineering/technical roles preferred.
• Ability to build talent pipelines and university partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers across Gamma Vacuum, Montana Instruments, and LACO Technologies to identify workforce needs and recruit accordingly.
• Manage all aspects of the recruitment process from requisition to onboarding.
• Develop and maintain robust talent pipelines for USA SVD businesses.
• Use multiple sourcing channels (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, referrals, universities) to attract talent.
• Represent the organization at career fairs and university events to strengthen employer brand.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Technical recruiting

Stakeholder mgmt

Multi-site recruiting

University recruiting

Sourcing strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS/HRIS

Job description

Bring your curiosity to work as our Talent Acquisition Specialist. You will be part of our People & Culture team reporting to Lisa Wright, People & Culture Manager, LACO Technologies. In this role, your mission is to serveas the dedicated recruiter for the USA Scientific Vacuum Division (SVD), supporting Gamma Vacuum, Montana Instruments, and LACO Technologies. This role partners with business leaders and hiring managers across all three organizations to develop and execute strategic recruiting initiatives that attract, engage, and hire top talent.

• Partner with hiring managers and business leaders across Gamma Vacuum, Montana Instruments, and LACO Technologies to identify workforce requirements, establish recruiting strategies, and attract qualified candidates that align with organizational objectives.
• Manage all aspects of the recruitment process including requisition creation, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offer coordination, pre-employment activities, and onboarding support to ensure successful hiring outcomes.
• Develop and maintain robust talent pipelines for technical, engineering, manufacturing, operations, sales, service, and professional positions across the USA SVD businesses to support current and future hiring needs.
• Utilize multiple sourcing channels including LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, employee referrals, professional organizations, universities, technical schools, trade schools, networking events, and talent communities to identify and attract top talent.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with universities, technical colleges, trade schools, and workforce development organizations to create sustainable talent pipelines, support workforce planning initiatives, and increase awareness of career opportunities within the organization.
• Design, implement, coordinate, and oversee internship, co-op, apprenticeship, and early-career development programs across Gamma Vacuum, Montana Instruments, and LACO Technologies to develop future talent and support succession planning.
• Serve as an ambassador for the USA SVD businesses by representing the organization at career fairs, university recruiting events, industry conferences, community events, STEM initiatives, workforce development programs, and networking opportunities to strengthen employer brand awareness.
• Monitor recruiting metrics, workforce trends, and hiring data to improve talent acquisition effectiveness, reduce time-to-fill, enhance candidate quality, improve the candidate experience, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure recruitment processes comply with applicable employment laws, affirmative action requirements, equal employment opportunity guidelines, Atlas Copco policies, and recruiting best practices while maintaining accurate records within applicable systems.
• Collaborate with HR teams, business leaders, educational institutions, staffing partners, and external organizations to support workforce planning, succession planning, internship programs, leadership development initiatives, and organizational growth.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting for manufacturing, engineering, technical, skilled trades, operations, and professional positions preferred.
• Experience supporting multi-site organizations preferred.
• Experience developing internship, co-op, apprenticeship, or university recruiting programs preferred.

Knowledge Areas / Skills

• Knowledge of recruiting platforms and sourcing tools including LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Glassdoor, and Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Experience utilizing SuccessFactors or similar ATS and HRIS platforms.
• Strong understanding of employment law, recruitment compliance, and affirmative action requirements.
• Ability to develop long-term talent acquisition and workforce planning strategies.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Experience supporting recruiting needs across multiple locations and business functions.
• Knowledge of labor market trends and talent acquisition best practices.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation capabilities.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

Your compensation and benefits

We offer compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and responsibilities of the role. Pay also depends on the country where the job role is based, as compensation practices vary across our markets. During the recruitment process, we share clear information about the pay and benefits for your location, so you know what to expect before moving forward.

• Three weeks PTO starting your first year
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities
• Pet insurance, legal protection, identity theft protection, and more

This role requires you to work on-site at one of our USA SVD office's in either Salt Lake City, UT, Bozeman, MT, or Shakopee, MN. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

Application process

Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us. If you have questions during the process or need support, please contact us:

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Atlas Copco Group enables technology that transforms the future. We innovate to develop products, services and solutions that are key to our customers' success. Our four business areas offer technologies for air and gas compression, vacuum and abatement, automated assembly and quality control, mobile energy management and power generation as well as portable and industrial flow technologies.