Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist
Primary Purpose
The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a critical role in supporting Mountaires industrial workforce by leading the recruitment of skilled trades, technical professionals, and salaried leaders across our Delaware production facilities. This position partners closely with plant operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to understand evolving workforce needs and ensure a steady pipeline of talent capable of supporting high-volume, high-precision food production environments.
The Specialist drives full-cycle recruiting with a strong focus on technical competency, safety culture, and operational excellenceensuring every hire contributes to the reliability, efficiency, and growth of our facilities.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Partner with plant leadership, operations managers, engineering teams, and maintenance leaders to understand workforce requirements, production demands, and technical skill gaps across industrial functions
Conduct detailed intake meetings to define technical competencies, equipment experience (e.g., PLCs, conveyors, refrigeration systems, industrial controls), certifications, and safety qualifications required for each role
Utilize advanced sourcing strategiesincluding Boolean search, industry-specific job boards, trade schools, apprenticeship programs, and passive candidate outreachto build pipelines for high-demand industrial talent
Lead full-cycle recruitment for skilled trades, industrial maintenance, automation technicians, quality assurance, food safety, engineering, and other technical roles critical to plant operations
Support employer branding efforts by representing Mountaire at technical colleges, military transition programs, trade organizations, and industry events to attract skilled industrial talent
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Experience working within Oracle Recruiting Cloud
3-5 years of recruiting experience in industrial, manufacturing, technical, or operations-driven environments
Experience partnering directly with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, priorities, and skill requirements
Demonstrated ability to source and engage candidates using multiple strategies, including LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, passive outreach, and talent pipelines
Strong candidate assessment and selection skills, including resume review, behavioral interviewing, and consultative hiring manager guidance
Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, organization, and a positive candidate experience
Proven capability to support both hourly and salaried hiring, adapting approach based on role type, volume, and urgency
Familiarity with employer branding, EVP-aligned messaging, and candidate engagement strategies
Willingness to spend time in the field with hiring managers to deepen business and operational understanding
Recruiter Certification and/or SHRM Certification preferred