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Talent Acquisition Specialist
Reports To: Director of Human Resources & Risk Management
Purpose
Responsible for full-cycle recruitment for all domestic operations, attracting and hiring qualified talent across all levels and disciplines while improving recruiting efficiency and reducing reliance on external staffing agencies.
Essential Functions
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly manufacturing, skilled trades, technical, professional, and leadership positions across all domestic facilities and divisions.
- Partner with hiring managers and HR representatives to establish recruiting priorities, understand staffing needs, and facilitate timely hiring decisions.
- Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies, maintain candidate pipelines, screen applicants, coordinate interviews, and manage offer processes.
- Support workforce planning and recruiting initiatives for business growth, including the planned North Canton facility.
- Identify opportunities to reduce recruiting costs and external staffing agency dependence through direct sourcing and timely conversion of qualified temporary employees.
- Maintain accurate requisition and candidate records in ADP Workforce Now and monitor recruiting metrics, including time to fill, requisition aging, source of hire, and recruiting costs.
- Ensure recruiting practices comply with applicable employment laws, equal employment opportunity requirements, and company policies.
- Collaborate with the Director of Human Resources & Risk Management, Corporate HR Generalist, and facility HR personnel on recruiting and talent initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Three to five years of progressively responsible human resources experience, preferably in a generalist, compliance, or multi-site environment.
- Three or more years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience preferred, including experience recruiting across multiple job functions and organizational levels.
- Manufacturing, skilled trades, and professional recruiting experience preferred.
- Experience with applicant tracking systems; ADP Workforce Now preferred.
- Strong sourcing, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions, competing priorities, and confidential information in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional HR certification, such as PHR or SHRM-CP, is preferred but not required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all levels.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position primarily involves office work, computer use, and occasional travel to company facilities or recruiting events.
Robin Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Who's Hiring
- State Farm252

- AutoNation24

- Ledcor11

- ProSource Technologies10

- Cox Automotive8

Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance44
- Construction & Real Estate7
- Technology & Software5
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Telecommunications2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in acquisition specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, or a related field
- Experience with federal acquisition regulations (FAR) or contract management
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems or procurement software platforms
- Demonstrated ability to manage full-cycle acquisition or procurement processes
- CPPB, CPPO, DAWIA, or equivalent acquisition certification preferred
- Strong written communication skills for drafting solicitations, contracts, or acquisition plans
Tips for Your Acquisition Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to acquisition type
Contract acquisition, talent acquisition, and property acquisition each have distinct terminologies and metrics. Align your resume to the specific type you're targeting, swapping in relevant keywords like FAR compliance, requisition management, or land acquisition as appropriate.
Highlight certifications relevant to your specialty
Certifications like CPPB, CPPO, or DAWIA carry real weight in government and defense acquisition roles. List yours prominently near the top of your resume so hiring managers see them before reading your experience section.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists acquisition specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by contract vehicle or agency type
Federal acquisition roles often specify contract vehicles like IDIQ or GSA schedules in the job description. Reading for these details helps you target roles where your contracting experience is a direct match, rather than applying broadly and underselling your background.
Prepare concrete examples for scenario questions
Interviewers in acquisition roles consistently ask how you handled a difficult vendor, a tight procurement timeline, or a compliance issue. Prepare two or three specific examples from your experience that show your decision-making process, not just the outcome.
Negotiate using market data, not gut feeling
Before accepting an offer, cross-reference the role's GS level or compensation band with published federal pay scales or BLS occupational wage data for your metro area. Coming in with a specific data point makes your counter far more credible than a round-number request.
Acquisition Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most acquisition specialists?
State Farm, AutoNation, and Ledcor are hiring the most acquisition specialists right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors and federal agencies consistently account for a large share of total acquisition specialist demand.
How many acquisition specialist jobs are remote?
About 66% of acquisition specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies significantly by sub-specialty. Talent acquisition and sourcing roles tend to have the highest remote share, while federal contract acquisition and property acquisition roles more commonly require on-site or clearance-facility presence.
How do you become an acquisition specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, public administration, or a closely related field. Gain hands-on experience through internships, entry-level buyer or coordinator roles, or federal government positions that expose you to procurement workflows. Pursue a recognized certification like CPPB or DAWIA to move into mid-level roles faster and meet requirements for government contracting positions.
Can you get hired as an acquisition specialist with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level acquisition roles exist, particularly in federal agencies and larger contractors that hire through formal development programs. Focus on roles titled acquisition trainee, junior contracting officer, or sourcing coordinator. A relevant degree, demonstrated analytical skills, and familiarity with procurement concepts or ATS platforms can offset limited direct experience in early applications.
What does the acquisition specialist interview process look like?
Most acquisition specialist interviews include an initial recruiter screen, followed by one or two rounds with the hiring manager and team leads. Expect scenario-based questions about handling vendor disputes, tight timelines, or compliance challenges. Government and defense roles may also include a panel interview and, for cleared positions, a security review component before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to acquisition specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to acquisition specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without being redirected through third-party platforms.
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