Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

CSI is looking to hire a passionate, forward‑thinking, and energetic Talent Acquisition Specialist. The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for attracting and selecting top talent to support organizational growth and culture. This role manages recruiting across departments, utilizing innovative sourcing strategies and diverse channels to ensure a strong candidate pool. It also focuses on pipeline development by identifying and nurturing high‑potential talent, and coordinating internship programs that build future workforce capabilities.

In addition, the specialist administers and refines candidate assessment tools to support data‑driven hiring decisions, working closely with hiring managers and employee development leaders.

This role requires a solid understanding of CSI’s business models, products, and practices to help achieve our Employee Development Vision of having well‑trained, highly skilled employees supporting the company’s continued growth and success.

CSI provides state‑of‑the‑art stainless steel process equipment and service to the food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries. The company is a growing organization committed to superior customer service, respect, teamwork, continual learning, growth, and community. Employees are considered the greatest resource and are supported through a wide range of benefits including health and wellness, paid time off, retirement planning, and continuing education support.

CSI also hosts company luncheons, casual Fridays, a wellness program, and opportunities for volunteering in local community charitable events.

Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 annually.

• Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
  • Support the full‑cycle recruiting processes for all levels of positions across various departments.
  • Develop and implement innovative recruiting strategies to attract top talent.
  • Utilize various sourcing channels, including social media, job boards, career fairs, networking, and referrals, to ensure a diverse pool of candidates.
  • Conduct screening interviews, reference checks, and collaborate with hiring managers to make informed hiring decisions.
  • Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies and job platforms.
• Pipeline Development
  • Help maintain and grow a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
  • Identify high‑potential candidate pools and implement strategies to engage and nurture relationships with top talent, ensuring a continuous flow of qualified candidates.
  • Contribute to strategies for sourcing high‑demand and hard‑to‑fill positions.
• Internship Programs
  • Assist in coordinating and managing internship programs, from recruitment to program evaluation.
  • Partner with universities, colleges, and other educational institutions to promote internship opportunities and attract top student talent.
  • Design and implement onboarding, mentorship, and training programs for interns.
  • Ensure the successful conversion of interns to full‑time employees, if applicable.
• Employee Assessments
  • Administer employee assessment tools and techniques to evaluate candidates for cultural fit and role‑specific competencies.
  • Regularly review and refine assessment methods to ensure alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices.
  • Collaborate with the Employee Development Manager and hiring managers to interpret results and make data‑driven decisions on candidate selection.

• Education/Training
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, or Human Resources.
  • Proven experience in recruiting pipelines, internship programs, and onboarding processes.
  • Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and employee assessment tools.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal teams and external candidates.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
  • Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR software.
  • Ability to analyze hiring data, assess program effectiveness, and drive…