Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for leading and executing full-cycle recruitment efforts across York Design Group, ensuring the organization attracts, identifies, and hires talented individuals who support our business objectives and culture. This role partners closely with hiring managers and the People & Culture team to understand workforce needs, develop effective recruiting strategies, and manage the recruitment process from initial requisition through candidate selection and offer acceptance. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will proactively source candidates, build talent pipelines, and leverage a variety of recruiting tools and resources to attract qualified talent across all business segments.

PRIMARY DUTIES 

Full-Cycle Recruitment

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for assigned positions, including hourly, skilled manufacturing, professional, technical, and leadership roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop job requirements, establish recruiting priorities, and define candidate qualifications.
• Provide regular updates on candidate pipelines, recruiting activity, market conditions, and anticipated hiring timelines.
• Provide guidance on candidate qualifications, interview practices, selection decisions, and competitive hiring considerations.
• Identify recruitment challenges and recommend solutions to improve hiring effectiveness and efficiency.
• Develop and execute targeted recruiting strategies based on the position, labor market, and business needs.
• Review applications, conduct initial candidate screenings, assess qualifications, and recommend candidates for further consideration.
• Coordinate and facilitate interviews, maintain communication with candidates and hiring managers, and manage the selection process through offer acceptance.
• Prepare and extend employment offers in partnership with the People & Culture team and hiring managers.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements, including background checks and other applicable screening processes.

Candidate Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Development

• Proactively identify and engage qualified candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, employee referrals, networking, community partnerships, and other sourcing channels.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill positions.
• Develop creative approaches to attract talent for manufacturing, warehouse, and other operational positions.
• Establish relationships with local schools, workforce development organizations, community organizations, and other potential talent sources.
• Represent York Design Group at career fairs, hiring events, and community recruiting initiatives.
• Support employment branding efforts that promote the organization as an employer of choice.

Recruiting Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and timely candidate records, requisition information, and recruitment activity within the applicant tracking system and HRIS.
• Monitor and report on recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, time-to-hire, source effectiveness, and requisition activity.
• Evaluate recruiting sources and tools to identify opportunities to improve results and manage recruiting costs.
• Ensure recruitment practices are consistent with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Partner with the People & Culture team to support a seamless transition from candidate selection through onboarding.
• Identify opportunities to streamline recruiting processes, improve communication, and enhance the overall candidate experience.

Education & Experience 

• College degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 3–5 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment or talent acquisition, preferably in a multi-site, manufacturing, distribution, or operational environment.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing and recruiting for a variety of positions, including hourly, skilled trades, professional, and leadership roles.
• Experience utilizing applicant tracking systems, HRIS platforms, job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other recruiting technologies.
• Strong interviewing, candidate assessment, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies rather than relying solely on inbound applicants.
• Working knowledge of employment practices and applicable recruiting and selection requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with hiring managers while maintaining accountability for recruiting outcomes.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple open requisitions and competing priorities.
• Resourceful and creative in identifying candidates and overcoming recruiting challenges.
• Strong judgment and ability to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and organizational fit.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and operate with a sense of urgency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and recruiting technology platforms.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive candidate and employment information.