Talent Acquisition Specialist

May River Recruiting; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PennEngineering in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition professional to shape and execute hiring strategy for both hourly and salaried roles. You will partner with hiring managers, develop proactive sourcing plans, and build sustainable pipelines with local schools and programs.

You will lead end-to-end recruitment, from crafting criteria to offers, while delivering a positive candidate experience and aligning with business goals.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist.
• Experience in full-cycle recruiting across a range of roles.
• Proficiency with social media, resume databases, and professional networks.
• Experience in using LinkedIn Talent Solutions to proactively source candidates.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to identify talent needs and criteria.
• Develop sourcing strategies for hourly and salaried roles; creative approaches for hard-to-fill roles.
• Engage schools and local programs to build brand awareness and campus presence.
• Recruit interns and apprentices to build talent pipelines.
• Coordinate job fairs and events to build a strong candidate pool.
• Screen resumes and advise on candidate selection and offers.
• Assist with interview question creation reflecting job requirements.
• Support onboarding and background check processes.
• Engage temporary workers as needed and support talent programs.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Social media sourcing

LinkedIn Talent Solutions

Interview techniques

Candidate screening

Tools

LinkedIn

Resume databases

Networking

Job description

We are partnering with a client in Winston-Salem, NC, to identify an experienced Talent Acquisition professional who will play a key role in shaping and executing the company's hiring strategy.

This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, helping attract and retain qualified, diverse talent while aligning recruitment efforts with both immediate hiring needs and long-term workforce goals. Responsibilities will include developing proactive sourcing strategies, building partnerships with local schools and training programs to establish sustainable talent pipelines, and creating efficient, end-to-end recruitment processes that deliver a positive candidate experience.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on recruiting professional who enjoys building strong relationships with hiring managers, establishing clear expectations, and bringing a thoughtful, strategic approach to talent acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to identify talent needs and candidate selection criteria
• Develop hiring profiles and respective sourcing strategies for both hourly and salaried roles; and creative sourcing methods particularly for hard to fill roles.
• Partner with schools and local outreach programs to create brand awareness of our opportunities and represent PennEngineering as an employer of choice, attending events and hosting information sessions on campus and on site at the Winston- Salem plant
• Recruit interns and apprentices to develop talent pipelines; manage early talent programming for interns and apprentices
• Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events to build a strong candidate pipeline, host onsite events as appropriate
• Review resumes and screen candidates based on job description and hiring manager requirements
• Support hiring managers in the creation interview questions that reflect the requirements for each position and counsel hiring manager on candidate selection and offers
• Create and extend offers, and oversee the background check process
• Engage temporary workers as needed by the business
• Facilitate onboarding for new hires
• Facilitate employee engagement activities as needed
• Support Corporate Talent Acquisition initiatives as requested.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist is required
• Experience in full-cycle recruiting, using various interview techniques and evaluation methods
• Proficiency with social media, resume databases, and professional networks is required
• Experience in using LinkedIn Talent Solutions to proactively source candidates is highly preferred
• Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills along
• High sense of urgency and organizational skills