Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Pittsburgh, PA, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Manage full-cycle recruitment across organizational functions, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offers, and onboarding. Build relationships with hiring managers, develop sourcing strategies, support employer branding, ensure positive candidate experiences, conduct market research, and maintain compliance with employment regulations. The role emphasizes recruiting for high-demand manufacturing positions such as machinists.
Summary Generated by Built In
Come join our growing HR team! The Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a critical role in sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent across various functions within the organization. This role requires a creative and strategic thinker who can effectively manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from job posting and candidate sourcing to interviewing and onboarding.
 
Who we are:
At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.
www.sms-group.us 


The right candidate will:

  • Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the entire recruitment process, including job postings, sourcing candidates, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and extending offers
  • Candidate Sourcing: Utilize a variety of channels (job boards, social media, networking events, employee referrals) to source and attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates
  • Employer Branding: Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and promote our employer brand, ensuring that we attract candidates who align with our company culture and values
  • Candidate Experience: Ensure a positive and seamless experience for all candidates, from initial contact through onboarding
  • Partnership Development: Build and maintain relationships with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and provide guidance throughout the hiring process
  • Market Research: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, salary benchmarks, and recruitment best practices to ensure our hiring strategies are competitive and effective
  • Compliance: Ensure all recruitment activities are in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company policies
  • Special projects as assigned 


What you’ll need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience, required
  • A minimum of three years is required
  • At least two- four years handling all phases of the recruitment and hiring process in a fast-paced environment is highly preferred
  • Proven experience recruiting for high-demand positions in a manufacturing workshop environment.  (Example: Machinists)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics
  • Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles within the industry
  • Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment
  • Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

 

What we offer: Competitive compensation. medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more! 

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.


 

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of three years of experience
  • Two to four years handling all phases of recruitment and hiring in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience recruiting for high-demand manufacturing workshop positions, such as machinists
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and negotiation tactics
  • Ability to create and implement recruitment sourcing strategies
  • Proactive and independent approach with ability to take initiative
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
  • Familiarity with employment laws, regulations, and recruitment best practices
  • Proficiency with or ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software and recruitment systems
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
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The Company
935 Employees
Year Founded: 1871

What We Do

SMS group Inc. supplies new equipment, digital and green-steel solutions, upgrades, maintenance, spare parts, repairs, and engineering services to North American metals producers. As part of SMS group, it provides plant construction and mechanical-engineering capabilities for steel and nonferrous metals processing, supporting customers across equipment lifecycles with modernization, service, and technical support. Its mission aligns with advancing sustainable, lower-carbon metals production.

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