Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports full-cycle recruitment for exempt and non-exempt roles at Piovan, working closely with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to attract qualified candidates and move requisitions through onboarding. This hybrid role is based in Cranberry Township, PA and includes a focus on workforce planning in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage approval workflows for new position requisitions and job postings in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and external job boards.
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify position requirements, qualifications, skills, and interview processes.
• Source and attract candidates using recruiting platforms, job boards, social media, networking, referrals, and additional sourcing methods.
• Conduct initial phone screenings to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and role fit.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews among candidates, hiring managers, and interview teams.
• Maintain regular communication with hiring managers regarding candidate pipelines, recruiting progress, interview feedback, and hiring recommendations.
• Develop and extend employment offers in line with company policies and compensation guidelines.
• Initiate background screenings and support pre-employment onboarding activities after offer acceptance.
• Communicate with candidates to support timely completion of onboarding requirements and maintain engagement throughout the hiring process.
• Coordinate with hiring managers and HR Business Partners on onboarding progress, orientation timing, and first-day logistics.
• Maintain accurate candidate and recruiting records within the ATS and HRIS.
• Support employment branding, recruiting events, career fairs, and other talent acquisition initiatives.
• Ensure hiring activities comply with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate environment or as an agency recruiter.
• Demonstrated recruiting experience for manufacturing, production, skilled trades, engineering, operations, supply chain, or other industrial positions.
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried recruitment efforts.
• Hands-on experience with an applicant tracking system (ATS), recruiting platforms, and HRIS systems.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Communications, or related field is preferred.
• Manufacturing industry recruiting experience in a multi-site environment is preferred.
• Experience supporting onboarding, employer branding, and workforce planning initiatives is preferred.
• Familiarity with recruiting metrics and reporting to drive hiring effectiveness is preferred.
• Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or AIRS Recruiter Certification is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of recruiting best practices, sourcing techniques, and candidate assessment methods.
• Proven ability to recruit for hard-to-fill manufacturing and skilled-trade roles.
• Knowledge of employment laws, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements, and hiring compliance practices.
• Strong consultative and relationship-building skills with hiring managers and business leaders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.

Tools and Technologies

• Applicant tracking system (ATS), HRIS
• LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed
• Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word
• Teams

Location and Work Arrangement

This hybrid role is located in Cranberry Township, PA.