Talent Acquisition Specialist

Packer Fastener is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team!

Job Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist leads full-cycle hiring across the organization, partnering with hiring managers to build effective recruiting strategies and deliver an exceptional candidate experience. Telling PFS's story is a core pillar of how the TA Specialist recruits; this person is the primary voice bringing our culture, growth, and career opportunities to life for every candidate. This role maintains proactive talent pipelines, manages external recruiting partnerships, and supports employer branding and recruitment marketing. Using data-driven insights, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will continually refine processes to attract and develop top talent in alignment with business goals.

Primary Duties:

Full-Cycle Recruiting & Candidate Experience

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for all roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers.
• Oversee job postings, candidate communications, and applicant tracking software (ATS) workflows to ensure accuracy and a seamless candidate experience.
• Oversee the background check process to ensure compliance and timely results.

Recruitment Strategy & Talent Pipeline

• Partner with hiring managers to assess staffing needs and design tailored recruiting strategies that align with business goals.
• Evaluate and deploy recruitment tools and channels (Agency partnerships, job boards, proactive sourcing, targeted advertising, etc.) to support role-specific hiring needs.
• Develop and maintain proactive talent pipelines for high-growth and hard to fill roles.

Employer Branding & Community Partnerships

• Own PFS Co.’s story in the market ensuring our culture, Swagger, growth trajectory, and career opportunities are told consistently and compellingly across every candidate touchpoint, from job postings to career events.
• Support employer branding & recruitment marketing efforts, including promoting the PFS Swagger and culture.
• Build relationships with community partners such as local chambers, CESA partnerships, technical colleges, and other networks to strengthen outreach and talent pipelines.
• Attend career events alongside the Organizational Development Specialist to market career progression paths and the Packer Fastener Leadership Academy program to prospective candidates.

Vendor Management & Recruiting Metrics

• Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies, vendors, and third-part partners to maximize effectiveness and value.
• Negotiate and manage recruitment contracts with platforms (E.g., LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.) to optimize spend and performance.
• Track, analyze, and report on recruiting metrics to identify trends, measure success, and recommend process improvements.