Talent Acquisition Recruiter - Defense & Energetics

This position offers a hybrid schedule - 2 days remote and 3 days in office located in Graham, Kentucky

Be Part of Something New!

Join us in bringing a brand-new TNT manufacturing plant to life
! This is a unique opportunity for a Talent Acquisition professional to help build the workforce that will launch and grow a new facility. You’ll play a key role in attracting top talent, supporting the commissioning and startup of the plant, and establishing the people and recruiting strategies that will drive long-term success.

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in commercial explosives, manufacturing and blasting technology, delivering innovative solutions to the mining, quarry, construction, and seismic industries. With a legacy of safety, performance, and technical excellence, Dyno Nobel is known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in commercial explosives—helping customers optimize operations, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact. Backed by a team of dedicated professionals and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dyno Nobel sets the standard for reliable and responsible blasting manufacturing and services worldwide.

As a Talent Acquisition Recruiter - Defense & Energetics, you will play a critical role in staffing Dyno Nobel's new state-of-the-art TNT manufacturing facility in Graham, Kentucky. You will be responsible for recruiting top talent through strategic sourcing, relationship building, and effective selection strategies while helping establish the workforce that will support the successful launch of the new plant and any future defense or energetics growth.

Other duties include:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions
• Proactively source active talent in areas of need - filling roles on-time to prevent any disruptions
• Conduct phone screens and preliminary interviews to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and alignment with Dyno Nobel's culture and safety-first values.
• Assist management with internal and external recruitment efforts, including requisition approvals, internal postings, external recruiting, interviewing, candidate selection, and job offers.
• Partner with hiring managers, community organizations, and educational institutions to build talent pipelines, increase awareness of employment opportunities, and support hiring initiatives for the new facility.
• Represent Dyno Nobel at career fairs, hiring events, community outreach initiatives, and networking opportunities to promote employment opportunities and strengthen the company's presence in local communities. .
• Strategic sourcing by leveraging online tools such as Linked In, Indeed, etc. while delivering on key metrics.
• Identify new sourcing channels and maintain relationships with job boards, networking organizations, and recruiting partners to expand candidate pipelines Conduct preliminary interviews of qualified candidates to determine fit/match for open requisitions.
• Coordinate candidate interviews, travel arrangements, and communication throughout the recruitment process

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Communications or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of recruiting experience - manufacturing or defense experience preferred but not required
• Self driven and proactive
• Proven ability to develop creative sourcing strategies and build talent pipelines through networking, community outreach, and innovative recruiting methods.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with nearby organizations, schools, and other community groups
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player.
• Past recruitment and ATS experience required
  -Taleo preferred

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