Talent Acquisition Specialist

U.S. Silica Company - Katy, TX

Full-time

Katy, TX

Mining (except Oil and Gas)

About the position

U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. is a global performance materials company and a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and various industrial applications. With over 124 years of history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics, and materials science, enabling it to produce and deliver over 800 diversified products to customers across its end markets. The company operates 26 mines and processing facilities and is headquartered in Katy, Texas. The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a crucial role in managing requisitions and recruiting for all salaried and some hourly positions within the organization. This position is responsible for full-cycle recruitment, which includes conducting intake meetings, posting job openings on various platforms, directly sourcing candidates, screening applicants, and extending offers. The specialist is expected to build strong relationships with hiring managers, HR Business Partners (HRBPs), and candidates, ensuring a positive experience throughout the recruitment process. Key responsibilities include conducting intake meetings with hiring managers and HRBPs for each open position, promoting job openings through the Applicant Tracking System (UKG), networking associations, and third-party platforms. The specialist will also source candidates through internal databases and LinkedIn Recruiter, maintain recruitment activity documents, and communicate weekly with hiring managers regarding progress. Additionally, the role involves providing guidance and recommendations to hiring managers, presenting offers to candidates, and coordinating college recruiting events. Occasional travel to various sites to learn more about the company's locations and business units is also required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers and HRBPs for each open position.
• Post and promote open positions via Applicant Tracking System (UKG), networking associations, and 3rd party platforms as directed.
• Direct source and recruit candidates via internal database and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Disposition, screen, and submit applicants in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update recruitment activity documents and be a resource to Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners.
• Communicate weekly with hiring managers on progress.
• Partner with hiring managers to provide guidance and recommendations, as well as share talent market trends through the interview process.
• Present verbal and written offers to candidates.
• Utilize vendor management software tool on roles assigned to agency.
• Coordinate, plan, and attend college recruiting events.
• Travel to sites to learn more about our locations and business units.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 3-5 years of recruitment experience in either a corporate or agency environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proven success working with a multiple-position workload
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams)
• Proficient working within ATS platform
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to present recommendations effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with customers and candidates at all organizational levels, as well as external vendors and partners
• Ability to evaluate and prioritize tasks independently efficiently and optimally
• Ability to occasionally travel to attend hiring events and visit office locations.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree, or relevant experience
• Mining/Metals or Manufacturing recruitment experience
• Salary and Hourly recruitment experience
• UKG experience
• LinkedIn Recruiter experience