Talent Acquisition Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Recruiter with a strong background in staffing agency recruitment and proven experience utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). This role supports both high-volume hiring and specialized welding and engineering roles in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple requisitions while maintaining accurate, compliant hiring records.

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for high-volume roles as well as specialized welding and engineering positions
• Utilize the ATS to track candidates, manage requisitions, document hiring activity, and ensure data accuracy and compliance
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand technical requirements, certifications, clearance needs, and hiring timelines
• Source and screen skilled trade and engineering candidates using multiple recruiting channels
• Coordinate with local union halls to submit requests for hire, as needed (preferred but not required)
• Leverage sourcing tools such as Linked In Recruiter, Indeed, and other platforms to build qualified candidate pipelines
• Deliver a consistent and positive candidate experience from initial outreach through onboarding
• Meet hiring goals, deadlines, and recruiting metrics in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

• 3–4 years of recruiting experience, with staffing agency experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing candidates and requisitions within an ATS
• Experience recruiting welding, engineering, or other skilled trade roles
• Experience supporting Nuclear and/or Department of Defense (DoD) recruiting environments preferred
• Familiarity with Smart Search and UKG strongly preferred
• Experience working with local union halls to coordinate requests for hire preferred but not required
• Ability to manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously
• Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills
• Comfortable working with technical hiring managers and adapting to fast-changing priorities

GAWCO is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, criminal history, ancestry, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or discharge from military service. RPG provides its services to many clients in their various business sectors who may have physical, mental, pre-employment screening and / or citizenship requirements.

These requirements are driven by contracts and/ or security requirements that GAWCO is required to adhere to and which may vary between clients and their respective high-security industries. Misrepresentation or falsification of qualifications or background information is grounds for termination, denial of employment and / or disqualification from future employment consideration.