TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST (ON-SITE)

KENT WORLDWIDE

™ has a rare and exciting opportunity to join our team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist as we continue strengthening our talent strategies! This role is a key contributor to building and sustaining strong talent pipelines for our business units, with a clear emphasis on proactive candidate sourcing and engagement. The Specialist partners closely with hiring leaders and HR to support both current hiring needs and future workforce demand. At KENT , our people are our greatest asset, and this position plays a critical role in identifying, engaging, and hiring top talent that supports our long‑term success. If you are energized by sourcing, relationship‑building, and creating great candidate experiences—and want to grow your impact within a collaborative, forward‑thinking team, we'd love to hear from you! This role is designed and intended to be performed on‑site in Muscatine, Iowa and will report to the Director of Talent Management.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead full‑cycle talent acquisition with a sourcing‑forward approach, including intake meetings, requisition posting, candidate screening, interview coordination, and pre‑employment processing. Proactively source, engage, and build talent pipelines for recurring, hard‑to‑fill, and future roles using LinkedIn, Indeed, resume databases, referrals, and professional networks. Maintain and nurture candidate pipelines through ongoing outreach, follow‑up, and relationship‑building to support predictable and timely hiring. Review applications and sourced profiles; conduct or coordinate preliminary interviews for internship, early‑career, and full‑time roles. Manage active requisitions and pipelines, ensuring timely communication and alignment with candidates and hiring managers throughout the hiring process. Partner with hiring managers, HR, and Talent Acquisition colleagues during intake meetings, collaboration discussions, and post‑interview debriefs to support informed hiring decisions. Ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance within the applicant tracking system (ATS), including recruiting documentation, reporting, and adherence to applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Identify opportunities to improve recruiting workflows, templates, and candidate communications; recommend and implement enhancements while handling confidential information with discretion.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience required, or Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience preferred. Experience in Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, or a related field. Demonstrated experience proactively sourcing candidates, including outreach, engagement, and pipeline development using tools such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and resume databases. Experience with full‑cycle recruiting preferred. Experience using an Applicant Tracking System; UKG Recruiting & Onboarding experience is a plus. Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate, compliant records. High discretion and sound judgment when working with confidential information. Initiative‑driven mindset; ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and drive work to completion. Working knowledge of federal and multi‑state employment laws impacting recruiting and selection. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage candidates and partners professionally. TRAVEL Occasional travel required for college career fairs (may include overnight travel). #KSS