Confidential* TA Specialist Centralia, MO

Job Title:
Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location:

Centralia, MO 65240
Pay Rate: $25.00/hour - $40.00/hour
Duration one year

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (100% Onsite)

As an integral member of the Talent Acquisition team, the Talent Acquisition Specialist is crucial in supporting high-volume manufacturing operations across multiple teams. The role reports directly to the Director of Talent Acquisition and is matrixed to local HR Business Partners to ensure alignment with site-specific workforce needs. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity.

• Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies to attract, screen, and hire high-volume hourly talent across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Support on-site recruiting needs, local hiring events, and plant stakeholder engagement.
• Partner closely with local HR Business Partners and plant hiring managers to understand site-specific staffing needs, workforce plans, and operational priorities.
• Serve as the primary recruiting point of contact for assigned sites while maintaining alignment with centralized Talent Acquisition strategy.
• Create and manage compliant job postings, active candidate pipelines, interactive interviews, and formal employment offers for hourly manufacturing roles.
• Utilize multiple sourcing channels including local job boards, social media networks, community partnerships, and employee referrals to build a strong local talent pipeline.
• Conduct rigorous candidate screening and interviews, and coordinate onsite and virtual interview processes.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition intake through final hire onboarding.
• Maintain awareness of local labor market trends across assigned sites to inform recruiting strategies and hiring recommendations.
• Deliver a positive, professional, and consistent candidate experience across all locations.
• Track and report daily recruiting activity and outcomes, sharing productivity insights with TA leadership and HR partners.
• Ensure strict compliance with all federal, state, and local employment regulations.

• Proven experience in high-volume recruitment, specifically in manufacturing or related industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of the electric utility market and its specific workforce requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with various operational stakeholders.
• Proficient in using HRIS and recruitment software, as well as social media and professional networks for recruitment (Success Factors ATS will be used).
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple positions simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Solid knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• High level of professionalism and a proven ability to handle confidential search information.

• A college degree or equivalent professional experience is required.
• Minimum of 3+ years of professional high-volume recruitment experience is required.

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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