Talent Acquisition Specialist

Full-time - Mid Level

Kansas City, MO

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the recruitment strategies and processes that attract top-tier talent to Weber, Inc. This role focuses on creating a seamless candidate experience and partnering with key stakeholders to meet hiring goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies aligned with business goals.
• Identify sourcing methods to build a pipeline of qualified candidates (e.g., social media, job boards, referrals).
• Oversee the use of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to streamline recruitment workflows.
• Monitor hiring trends and adjust strategies to meet current and future workforce needs.
• Oversee the selection process including identifying and assessing candidates, conducting pre-screens, facilitating interviews and gathering candidate and management feedback.
• Maintain communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process to position the company to successfully hire the best talent.
• Schedule interviews with hiring managers and negotiate offers.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop sourcing strategies and solutions that deliver a pipeline of talent to meet emerging business needs.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with leadership teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Act as a point of contact between the recruiting team and other departments.
• Analyze recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality of hire) and provide actionable insights to improve efficiency.
• Continuously evaluate and refine the recruitment process to enhance candidate experience and diversity efforts.
• Stay informed about industry trends, labor laws, and market conditions.
• Drive initiatives that promote the organization's employer brand to attract top talent.
• Represent the company at career fairs, networking events, and other external hiring opportunities.
• Develop and nurture a network of contacts throughout the community and industry to expand Weber's reputation as a top employer.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to create compelling job postings and social media campaigns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices, tools, and techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR software.
• Ability to analyze metrics and create actionable recruitment strategies.
• Deep understanding of employment laws and compliance.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Must be proactive and enjoy taking the initiative.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (5+ years) in sourcing and identifying and screening candidates through social media, LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.
• 2+ years in sourcing/recruiting technical roles (e.g., Technical Project Manager, Engineers, Field Service).

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., SHRM, PHR) is a plus.
• Food processing industry experience is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Full-Time position
• Exempt classification
• Travel requirements up to 25%