Talent Acquisition Specialist Jobs in Missouri

Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist - Manufacturing and Skilled Trades for Winchester
Location: Independence, MO

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000
Schedule: Hybrid schedule available up to 1 day remote per week

Focus: As a Talent Acquisition Specialist – Manufacturing and Skilled Trades, you'll lead high-volume hourly recruiting efforts that keep Winchester's manufacturing operations running. You'll partner closely with hiring managers, build strong candidate pipelines, and deliver an efficient hiring process while maintaining an exceptional candidate experience in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment. This position will be the primary manufacturing and skilled trade recruiter for the Independence, MO location and be aligned with the Olin Talent Acquisition team.

Talent Acquisition Specialist Essential Job Functions:

• Manage the full-cycle recruiting process for high-volume hourly manufacturing, production, skilled trades position and others as needed.

• Partner with hiring managers and HR to understand workforce needs, hiring priorities, and staffing plans.

• Build and maintain qualified candidate pipelines through proactive sourcing, community partnerships, hiring events, employee referrals, and local outreach.

• Deliver a positive candidate experience by conducting phone screens, coordinating interviews, extending offers, and managing candidates through the pre-employment process.

• Maintain accurate applicant tracking system data and hiring documentation, including requisition creation, candidate management, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Track recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, applicant flow, and hiring activity, using data to support business objectives and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Talent Acquisition Specialist Minimum Requirements:

• Must meet one of the following requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent with 5+ years recent and relevant experience; OR,

  • Bachelor’s/master’s degree* (Human Resources or Business discipline preferred) with 2+ years recent and relevant experience.

• Prior experience with high-volume full - cycle hourly recruiting and in a manufacturing, industrial, or union environment.

• Demonstrated success managing multiple openings in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience sourcing hourly talent through proactive recruiting strategies, community events, job fairs, and educational partnerships.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Experience with an OFCCP-regulated employer preferred.

• Experience with Workday as an ATS strongly preferred.

• Strong client relationship skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and represent Winchester professionally.

• Must be able to travel up to 25% and possess a valid U.S. driver's license.

Location Specific Requirements:

• This position requires successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

• This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.

• This position requires successful vetting for unescorted access in accordance with U.S. Army and Department of Defense access policies. To meet the government-facility requirements, the candidate must be a US citizen.

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Olin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you are encouraged to join or lead our Olin People Networks. These voluntary groups connect employees across sites, divisions and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.

• Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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