Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist serves as the primary on-site Human Resources representative for the Texas facility, with a strong emphasis on full-cycle recruiting and workforce development. This role is responsible for leading high-volume and strategic hiring initiatives while supporting and managing day-to-day HR operations to ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations.

This position performs professional-level responsibilities across key HR functions including talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, payroll coordination, training and development, benefits administration, and regulatory compliance.

The Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist partners closely with facility leadership to attract, hire, and retain top talent, promote a positive workplace culture, and ensure consistent implementation of HR policies and procedures. This role requires a highly organized, proactive professional with strong recruiting expertise and the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for hourly and salaried roles, including job postings, community outreach initiatives and sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop recruiting strategies, and ensure timely fulfillment of open positions.
• Proactively source candidates through multiple channels including job boards, referrals, community outreach, and networking.
• Manage applicant tracking, candidate communication, and recruiting metrics to ensure an efficient and positive candidate experience.
• Coordinate and participate in job fairs, hiring events, and community recruiting initiatives.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines to support ongoing and future hiring needs.

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employees and managers at the Texas facility.
• Facilitate new hire onboarding, orientation, and integration into the organization.
• Prepare and administer employee status changes including hires, transfers, and terminations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel files and HR documentation.

Payroll & Timekeeping Administration

• Process payroll and ensure accuracy of employee time records.
• Train and support leaders on timekeeping systems and ensure timely approval of timecards.
• Monitor attendance, overtime, and related payroll reports for policy compliance.

Compliance & Recordkeeping

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, including proper Form I-9 completion and audits.
• Maintain HR compliance logs including OSHA records, attendance tracking, and corrective actions.
• Manage HR data systems and ensure accurate recordkeeping and reporting.

Employee Relations

• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and management regarding HR policies and workplace issues.
• Coach supervisors on performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee development.
• Support resolution of employee relations issues in a professional and confidential manner.

Training & Development

• Coordinate and support training programs, including new hire training and ongoing development initiatives.
• Identify training needs in partnership with leadership and support workforce development efforts.
• Track and maintain training records and compliance documentation.

Benefits Administration

• Assist employees with benefits enrollment and eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Support open enrollment processes and resolve benefit-related issues with vendors.
• Verify billing accuracy and coordinate submissions for payment processing.

Safety & Workers' Compensation Support

• Partner with Safety leadership on incident investigations and reporting.
• Coordinate care for workplace injuries and assist with workers’ compensation processes.

Unemployment & Employment Administration

• Manage unemployment claims and respond to agency requests.
• Prepare documentation and represent the company in unemployment hearings as needed.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Support engagement initiatives including recognition programs, events, and…