Talent Acquisition & Development Specialist

Description

The Talent Acquisition & Development Specialist is responsible for attracting, onboarding, and developing talent across the organization. This role leads full-cycle recruiting efforts, coordinates onboarding and leadership development programs, administers talent-related initiatives, and provides workforce insights through analytics and reporting.

This highly visible position serves as a key partner to hiring managers and leaders, balancing recruiting priorities with development initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role requires strong business partnership skills, adaptability, data analysis capabilities, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

This position operates fully on-site and regularly engages with candidates, employees, leaders, educational partners, and workforce development organizations.

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Universal Alloy Corporation offers a comprehensive and rewarding benefits package designed to support your well-being and growth:

• Competitive Compensation
• Best-in-class employer match of up to 10% on 401(k) contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Volunteer Paid Time Off with the opportunity to earn additional PTO through community involvement
• Additional Benefits that enhance your overall experience at UAC

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for exempt and non-exempt positions for both external and internal candidates.
• Partner with hiring managers to assess staffing needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Develop talent pipelines for current and future workforce needs.
• Conduct candidate screening interviews and assessments.
• Coordinate candidate testing, facility tours, interviews, and hiring activities.
• Manage relationships with recruiting agencies and external recruiting partners.
• Participate in job fairs, recruiting events, and workforce development initiatives.
• Maintain internal job posting and applicant communication processes.
• Deliver a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Ensure recruiting and selection processes comply with applicable employment laws and company policies.

• Serve as a trusted recruiting partner to hiring managers and business leaders.
• Consult with leaders on staffing strategies, talent availability, and market conditions.
• Provide regular updates regarding recruiting progress and candidate pipelines.
• Present candidate recommendations and assessment findings to hiring managers and facilitate selection discussions.
• Navigate competing priorities while maintaining strong service levels.

• Coordinate and facilitate New Employee Orientation.
• Administer the organization's onboarding and 90-day integration process.
• Support new hire engagement and successful assimilation into the organization.
• Monitor onboarding effectiveness and retention outcomes.
• Coordinate internship and apprenticeship onboarding activities.

• Coordinate leadership development programs and training initiatives.
• Develop participant materials, presentations, communications, and program resources.
• Co-facilitate leadership development programs with the Sr. HR Business Partner.
• Coordinate training schedules, logistics, attendance tracking, and participant communications.
• Administer tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs.
• Support employee development and workforce readiness initiatives.

• Analyze recruiting, onboarding, retention, and employee lifecycle data.
• Develop and maintain talent acquisition, onboarding, and development KPIs.
• Administer onboarding and new hire experience surveys and utilize feedback to improve onboarding effectiveness and retention.
• Monitor key recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, and candidate conversion rates.
• Prepare talent insights and recommendations for leaders and HR leadership.
• Administer employee surveys and feedback initiatives.
• Analyze onboarding and exit feedback to identify trends and opportunities.

• Maintain proficiency in the Paylocity Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Human Capital Management (HCM).
• Utilize HR technology to streamline recruiting and onboarding workflows.
• Generate reports and analytics to support talent initiatives.

• Develop and maintain relationships with schools, technical colleges,…