Talent Acquisition Specialist

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc.; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team. The role manages full-cycle recruitment, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offers to support current and future workforce needs.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of experience in talent acquisition, with strong communication and relationship-building skills. This on-site position requires regular travel to engage with partners and candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Communications or related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in talent acquisition or HR.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment across multiple positions and departments.
• Strong interviewing, candidate assessment, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to travel regularly to support objectives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and priorities.
• Source, identify, and engage active and passive candidates through various channels.
• Develop relationships with colleges and universities to build pipelines.
• Represent Ulbrich at career fairs and recruiting events.
• Screen resumes and applications to assess qualifications.
• Conduct candidate outreach, phone screenings, and initial interviews.
• Coordinate and facilitate interviews between candidates and managers.
• Extend employment offers and support compensation discussions.
• Maintain recruitment records and ATS data.
• Monitor labor market trends and recruiting best practices.
• Build relationships with external recruiting partners and associations.
• Support employer branding initiatives to raise visibility.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and policies.
• Overnight travel to engage with partners and candidates.

Skills

Full-cycle Recruiting

Candidate Sourcing

Interviewing

Relationship Building

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ulbrich was established in 1924 and is family-owned and privately held. An international corporation with subsidiaries located in the US, Mexico, Germany and Austria. Ulbrich employs over 700 people worldwide.

At Ulbrich, we are Improving Lives with More Than Metal. We work hard for each other, our families, and the communities we live in. The respect and integrity of Ulbrich team members, dedication to their professions, collaborative participation in lean, and ensuring that safety comes first, has created a culture that has a positive impact on the lives of many. We connect with the world through our responsibility to produce critical products that benefit mankind.

The Ulbrich culture is guided by a set of shared values we call Our Core Tenets. The tenets we live by each day are Continuous Improvement, Quality Commitment, Family Values, Total Company Involvement, and Customer Responsiveness. Through practicing these shared values, we drive profitable growth and success.

Come join the Ulbrich team and become part of a greater purpose and a promising future!

Job Description

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team. The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages the full-cycle recruitment process by sourcing, attracting, and hiring qualified talent while building strategic candidate pipelines to support the organization’s current and future workforce needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The essential duties and responsibilities listed below are not all encompassing. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned consistent with business requirements.)

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, position requirements, and recruitment priorities.
• Source, identify, and engage active and passive candidates through various recruitment channels, including job boards, social media, networking, and referrals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with colleges, universities, technical schools, and community organizations to create a pipeline of emerging talent for current and future hiring needs.
• Represent the organization at career fairs, campus recruiting events, networking events, and other recruiting functions.
• Screen resumes and applications to assess candidate qualifications and alignment with position requirements.
• Conduct candidate outreach, phone screenings, and initial interviews.
• Coordinate and facilitate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Extend employment offers and support compensation discussions in collaboration with management and Human Resources.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and applicant tracking system data.
• Monitor labor market trends and recruitment best practices to support effective hiring strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with external recruiting partners, professional associations, and industry networks.
• Support employer branding initiatives to enhance the organization’s visibility and attractiveness to prospective candidates.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, company policies, and recruitment procedures.
• Overnight travel is required to support relationship‑building efforts, maintain a strong organizational presence, and engage with external partners, prospective candidates, and key stakeholders.
• Responsibilities may evolve over time based on organizational priorities, departmental needs, and business objectives, with additional duties assigned as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, human resources, or a related field.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment processes across multiple positions and departments preferred.
• Strong interviewing, candidate assessment, and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to travel regularly to support organizational and recruitment objectives.

Additional Information

This position which requires an on-site presence (Monday-Friday), offers a competitive base salary, an opportunity to earn a bonus, and generous benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and much more).

Ulbrich is an Equal Opportunity Employer.