Talent Acquisition Specialist

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team. The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages the full-cycle recruitment process by sourcing, attracting, and hiring qualified talent while building strategic candidate pipelines to support the organization's current and future workforce needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The essential duties and responsibilities listed below are not all encompassing. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned consistent with business requirements.)

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, position requirements, and recruitment priorities.
• Source, identify, and engage active and passive candidates through various recruitment channels, including job boards, social media, networking, and referrals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with colleges, universities, technical schools, and community organizations to create a pipeline of emerging talent for current and future hiring needs.
• Represent the organization at career fairs, campus recruiting events, networking events, and other recruiting functions.
• Screen resumes and applications to assess candidate qualifications and alignment with position requirements.
• Conduct candidate outreach, phone screenings, and initial interviews.
• Coordinate and facilitate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Extend employment offers and support compensation discussions in collaboration with management and Human Resources.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and applicant tracking system data.
• Monitor labor market trends and recruitment best practices to support effective hiring strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with external recruiting partners, professional associations, and industry networks.
• Support employer branding initiatives to enhance the organization's visibility and attractiveness to prospective candidates.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, company policies, and recruitment procedures.
• Overnight travel is required to support relationship-building efforts, maintain a strong organizational presence, and engage with external partners, prospective candidates, and key stakeholders.
• Responsibilities may evolve over time based on organizational priorities, departmental needs, and business objectives, with additional duties assigned as appropriate.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, human resources, or a related field.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment processes across multiple positions and departments preferred.
• Strong interviewing, candidate assessment, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to travel regularly to support organizational and recruitment objectives.

This position which requires an on-site presence (Monday-Friday), offers a competitive base salary, an opportunity to earn a bonus, and generous benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and much more).

Ulbrich is an Equal Opportunity Employer.