Talent Acquisition Specialist

MNP Corporation; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

MNP Corporation in Utica, MI is seeking an HR Specialist to drive full-cycle recruiting for manufacturing roles, act as the main candidate liaison, and support onboarding and ongoing HR initiatives.

The role reports to the Vice President of Human Resources and requires collaboration across all departments to ensure staffing needs are met with quality hires and durable relationships.

Qualifications

• 3 years of recruiting experience with manufacturing personnel
• Experience creating positive written communications
• Experience working across all functions of an organization
• Knowledge of employment laws
• Excellent computer skills especially with Excel, Word, and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting
• Track open positions and partner with hiring managers on job postings/descriptions
• Conduct pre-screening interviews and coordinate interview scheduling
• Onboard new hires and organize orientation activities
• Develop and administer new hire feedback surveys and follow-up processes
• Coordinate performance review cycles with managers
• Build talent pipeline partnerships with technical schools and other institutions
• Coordinate training and development programs and track completion
• Support additional HR functions and events
• Demonstrate MNP's core values in daily work

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Team player

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

PURPOSE:

The HR Specialist is responsible for attracting candidates to support the company’s staffing needs, serving as the main point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring process and beyond. This role reports to the Vice President of Human Resources.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

3 years of recruiting experience plus

• 3 years of experience in recruiting skilled manufacturing personnel in a
• Experience in creating positive written communications
• Experience working across all functions of an organization
• Knowledge of employment laws
• Excellent computer skills especially with Excel, Word, and Outlook

SOFT SKILLS:

• Excellent communication skills including oral and written; strong listening skills
• Ability to relate to all types of people; exhibits trust and integrity
• Business acumen; understands workforce planning
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify issues; looks for solutions
• Comfortable speaking and presenting to groups
• Highly organized; manages time and tasks appropriately

IDEAL PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• High personal motivation and desire to succeed
• Extremely focused – able to zero in on key issues
• Takes initiative to support others; builds strong relationships
• Excellent interpersonal skills, approachable and compassionate
• Eye for detail, accuracy, and completeness
• Unquestionable integrity and credibility; trustworthy
• Thinks outside of the box

IDEAL PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• A natural team player and team builder
• Leads by example, acts as a mentor
• Results oriented
• Dependable
• Able to motivate others and maintain a positive working environment

THE ORGANIZATION:

MNP has been building more than fasteners since 1970 — it's been building trust. Now part of Fontana Gruppo, this award-winning manufacturer oversees every step of the process, from raw coiled steel all the way through heading, thread rolling, stamping, heat treating, plating, coating, packaging, and distribution. That end-to-end control means unmatched quality. But it's the culture that makes us truly different — rooted in Humility, Integrity, Trust, Compassion, and Dedication, and guided by a no-nonsense, common-sense philosophy that employees, partners, and customers have counted on for decades.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supporting and driving results, responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Manage full-cycle recruiting
• Track open positions, partner with hiring managers on job postings/descriptions
• Conduct pre-screening interviews and coordinate interview scheduling with hiring managers
• Partner with managers to assess candidates, provide hiring expertise, extend offer letters, and organize onboarding
• Own the New Hire Orientation program, including follow-up activities, connection-building, and retention action plans
• Develop and administer new hire feedback surveys and follow-up processes
• Coordinate performance review cycles with managers on a set schedule
• Build talent pipeline partnerships with technical schools, high schools, and other institutions
• Coordinate training and development programs, track new hire training completion, and recommend training or role adjustments for underperforming employees
• Support additional HR functions and events
• Demonstrate MNP's core values of humility, dedication, compassion, trust, and integrity in daily work

BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability, 401(k), 401(k) match, and Discretionary Bonus.