ROSENBAUER STATEMENT
At Rosenbauer we pride ourselves on providing top-of-the-line fire apparatus, created with state-of-the-art technology for more than 150 years because when lives are at stake anything less is unacceptable. As the world’s largest manufacturer of fire equipment, we make sure our vehicles, production teams, and service personnel are ready to do what is necessary to keep communities safe.
ROSENBAUER STATEMENT
At Rosenbauer we pride ourselves on providing top-of-the-line fire apparatus, created with state-of-the-art technology for more than 150 years because when lives are at stake anything less is unacceptable. As the world’s largest manufacturer of fire equipment, we make sure our vehicles, production teams, and service personnel are ready to do what is necessary to keep communities safe.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for executing the full-cycle recruitment strategy to support both high-volume manufacturing operations and specialized professional functions across the Rosenbauer Organization. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, this role acts as a strategic partner to hiring managers, ensuring a steady pipeline of qualified talent that meets the technical and cultural needs of a fast-paced production environment. The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages the end-to-end candidate journey, from proactive sourcing and rigorous screening to offer negotiation and onboarding. Ultimately, this position is critical in maintaining operational headcount and building the professional infrastructure necessary to support the company’s growth and manufacturing excellence.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
All employees are required to support Rosenbauer’s Mission, Vision, and Values. The following are the essential duties of this position and do not include marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. The scope and duties of a given position may change or be temporarily altered based on the business needs of Rosenbauer.
- Full-Cycle Group Recruitment: Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for the entire Rosenbauer America group, overseeing a diverse requisition load ranging from frontline assembly and skilled trades to executive leadership.
- Strategic Sourcing & Pipeline Development: Act as a brand ambassador for Rosenbauer America, utilizing a "headhunter" mindset to tell our unique story across diverse talent markets; balance high-volume production needs with niche sourcing for technical and professional roles while proactively building our reputation through deep partnerships with trade schools, universities, and veteran organizations to create a sustainable, premium talent pipeline.
- Comprehensive Intake & Operational Engagement: Lead detailed intake sessions for all positions—from frontline assembly and skilled trades to management and niche professional roles—to define critical success factors; partner directly with Floor Supervisors for "job shadows" to understand physical demands and technical nuances (e.g., blueprint reading, PLC troubleshooting) while collaborating with leadership to identify the strategic competencies required for corporate functions.
- Strategic Hiring Coordination: Work closely with the HR Manager, Plant Leadership, and Department Heads to translate established headcount goals into a structured annual hiring schedule; ensure a consistent pipeline of qualified candidates is maintained to meet the facility's ongoing operational needs.
- Continuous Selection Improvement: Partner with supervisors and hiring managers to analyze the performance and retention of recent hires, using those insights to refine screening criteria and design practical, safety-conscious assessments—such as shop-floor "walk-throughs", and screening and interviewing criterial reviews, that ensure "will-to-skill" alignment for every new requisition.
- Compliance, Safety & Policy Governance: Ensure all recruitment activities strictly adhere to EEOC guidelines, OFCCP regulations (as a government contractor), and internal safety standards; maintain rigorous alignment with company hiring policies and procedural mandates to ensure an equitable, transparent, and consistent selection process across the organization.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by management to meet the needs of the company.
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Knowledge, Education, and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
- SHRM certification or PHR certification preferred.
- 3+ years of experience working in recruitment required.
- Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other methods (Indeed, local job boards, community outreach) for candidate sourcing required.
- Experience working with HRIS systems required.
- Experience recruiting in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Experience working with Paycom preferred.
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Skills:
Language:
- Able to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Able to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
- Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, vendors, and the general public.
- Able to effectively communicate with tact and diplomacy at all times to develop relationships with internal and external contacts to provide excellent customer service and conflict management.
- Able to follow written and verbal directions and communicate new information that could affect project trajectories.
Math:
- Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Computer:
- Able to perform simple tasks, such as creating an email and using basic commands. Use of Microsoft office suite (excel, word, etc.), and adobe for viewing prints.
- Able to work within Paycom proficiently.
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Abilities:
- Able to operate with discretion with information related to the company or employees.
- Able to prioritize work and to multitask while adhering to deadlines.
- Able to work with minimal supervision in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to be organized, flexible, and easily adaptive to evolving and fast-paced working conditions.
- Able to understand and follow all safety policies to promote a safe working environment for all.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
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Driving- license
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May need to travel off site for tradeshows, meetings, or company related events.
Driving- Own Vehicle
x
May need to travel off site for tradeshows, meetings, or company related events.
Hours of work- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends occasionally
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Overtime as needed to meet the needs of the department.
Travel- Local
x
May need to travel off site for tradeshows, meetings, or company related events.
Travel- Overnight
x
May need to travel off site for tradeshows, meetings, or company related events.
Travel- Prolonged Periods
Qualifications- Other
Equal Opportunity Employer/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screening.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
- SHRM certification or PHR certification
- 3+ years of experience working in recruitment
- Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other methods for candidate sourcing
- Experience working with HRIS systems
- Experience recruiting in a manufacturing environment
- Experience working with Paycom
What We Do
Rosenbauer is a leading global provider of firefighting technology, developing and producing vehicles, firefighting and safety equipment, and digital solutions for fire departments worldwide.
