Talent Acquisition Specialist

BATAVIA CONTAINER INC is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support end-to-end hiring for a range of roles at its Batavia, IL location. This position works closely with Hiring Managers to attract, recruit, interview, and onboard employees, functioning as a key HR business partner under the general supervision of the HR Manager.

Role Overview

In this HR role, you will manage full cycle recruitment activities in cooperation with hiring managers, including candidate sourcing, interviewing, administrative hiring support, and onboarding coordination. You will also help anticipate future business needs by staying current on staffing impacts and labor market trends, while supporting compliance with fair employment practices and applicable federal and state regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct high volume recruitment searches across multiple role types within the organization.
• Source candidates proactively through multiple channels, including internet sourcing via LinkedIn Recruiter, Monster.com, Career Builder, and Indeed, along with networking.
• Research and draft job performance requirements, analyze job content, and prepare standardized job descriptions.
• Provide administrative support related to hiring, including posting job requisitions, maintaining applicant files, coordinating pre-employment background and drug screening, and completing new employee paperwork.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with Hiring Managers and candidates.
• Partner with Managers to understand and influence future business needs and anticipate staffing level changes.
• Interview candidates by phone, video conference, or in person for all levels across the organization.
• Collect and analyze applicant and hiring metrics.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with recruitment sources such as high schools, trade schools, universities, colleges, private search firms, employment agencies, and professional associations.
• Attend college recruiting events on behalf of Batavia Container, Inc.
• Assist with orientation and induction of new employees, and conduct routine follow-up.
• Maintain hiring records and stay aware of fair employment practices, effective labor relations guidelines, and all federal and state regulations related to the hiring and ongoing employment process.
• Track labor market information, conduct pay surveys, review salary structure, and recommend adjustments as appropriate.
• Coordinate new employee salary offers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 1-3 years of recruiting experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and negotiation tactics.
• Knowledge of behavioral based interviewing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of HR practices and employment law compliance.
• Ability to select and use the most appropriate methods to source qualified candidates.
• Travel may be required to other locations (approximately 20%).

Tools and Platforms

• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Monster.com
• Career Builder
• Indeed
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Reports to: HR Manager

Location: Batavia, IL (onsite)

Compensation: USD 55,000 - 70,000 per year