Talent Acquisition Specialist

Find Great People | FGP; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Find Great People | FGP is seeking a skilled Staffing & Talent Acquisition professional to manage end-to-end recruitment and contingent workforce programs in a manufacturing setting. You will partner with managers, agencies, and campuses to align workforce needs with business priorities.

The role emphasizes process improvements, cost control, onboarding, and a positive candidate experience across multiple sites, including university engagement and employer branding initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in HR/Business administration or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment or high-volume staffing.
• Experience managing temporary or contingent workforce programs.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, and selection skills.
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and external partners.
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency with ATS, HRIS, and recruitment tools.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and recruitment best practices.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the full lifecycle of temporary staffing.
• Serve as the main point of contact for staffing agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate high-volume recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and offboarding of temporary employees.
• Monitor agency performance, including fill rates, quality of hires, and responsiveness; address gaps and drive improvements.
• Validate timesheets, oversee billing accuracy, and ensure cost control and transparency.
• Build and maintain strong agency partnerships for qualified labor access.
• Partner with operations leaders to forecast workforce needs and ensure staffing coverage.
• Implement and improve processes related to contingent workforce efficiency, compliance, and experience.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

High-volume staffing

Sourcing strategies

Interviewing techniques

Stakeholder management

Candidate experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ATS

HRIS

Job description

Staffing & Contingent Workforce Management (Primary Focus)

• Own and manage the full lifecycle of temporary staffing.
• Serve as the main point of contact for staffing agencies and internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment on workforce needs and priorities.
• Coordinate high-volume recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and offboarding of temporary employees.
• Monitor agency performance, including fill rates, quality of hires, and responsiveness; address gaps and drive improvements.
• Validate timesheets, oversee billing accuracy, and ensure cost control and transparency.
• Build and maintain strong agency partnerships to ensure consistent access to qualified labor for fluctuating operational demands.
• Partner closely with operations leaders to forecast workforce needs and ensure timely staffing coverage.
• Implement and continuously improve processes related to contingent workforce efficiency, compliance, and experience.

Full-Cycle Talent Acquisition

• Lead full-cycle recruitment from intake to onboarding, ensuring a seamless candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Partner with hiring managers to define needs and develop targeted sourcing strategies.
• Conduct market research to inform compensation and recruitment approaches.
• Create engaging job postings aligned with the employer brand.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates using diverse channels.
• Develop structured interview tools to support consistent, objective selection.
• Manage interview coordination, feedback, and communication throughout the process.
• Oversee offer preparation, negotiation, and onboarding in line with company guidelines.

Talent Pipeline & Employee Branding

• Support the development and execution of early-career programs, including internships, co‑op placements, and graduate hiring initiatives aligned with business needs.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with universities, colleges, trade schools, and community organizations to create sustainable talent pipelines.
• Represent the organization at career fairs, campus events, and community outreach initiatives to promote career opportunities and enhance brand visibility.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to design meaningful early‑career experiences that support learning, engagement, and future talent conversion.
• Contribute to the development and promotion of the company’s employer brand by highlighting culture, values, and career growth opportunities.
• Partner with HR and Marketing to create engaging recruitment content for job postings, social media, and events.
• Support recruitment marketing campaigns and initiatives to attract diverse, high‑quality talent across multiple channels.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date recruitment and employee data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and HRIS, ensuring data integrity and proper documentation.
• Ensure all recruitment and HR activities comply with internal policies, employment standards, and applicable federal, provincial/state legislation.
• Monitor and report on key recruitment metrics (e.g., time‑to‑fill, cost‑per‑hire, source effectiveness) to support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Support HR administrative processes including onboarding documentation, employee records management, and audit readiness.
• Partner with payroll and HR teams to ensure accuracy in employee information, timekeeping, and related processes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR and recruitment workflows, recommending and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and consistency.
• Participate in audits, compliance reviews, and policy updates to ensure ongoing alignment with legal and organizational requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in full‑cycle recruitment or high‑volume staffing, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong experience managing temporary or contingent workforce programs.
• Solid understanding of sourcing strategies, interviewing techniques, and selection processes.
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and external partners.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with ATS, HRIS, and recruitment tools.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and recruitment best practices.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Preferred

• Experience in multi‑site or high‑volume environments.
• Familiarity with employer branding and social media recruiting.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, onsite environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and a focus on delivering a strong candidate experience.