Talent Operations Specialist

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc.

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is the leading provider of industrial refrigeration and process cooling solutions, delivering custom engineered systems utilizing natural refrigerants such as ammonia and CO₂. Through a fully integrated approach encompassing engineering, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, nationwide service, and advanced aftermarket solutions, Innovative supports customers across the food and beverage, cold storage, pharmaceutical, industrial manufacturing, and mission-critical infrastructure markets throughout North America and around the world.

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is the leading provider of industrial refrigeration and process cooling solutions, delivering custom engineered systems utilizing natural refrigerants such as ammonia and CO₂. Through a fully integrated approach encompassing engineering, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, nationwide service, and advanced aftermarket solutions, Innovative supports customers across the food and beverage, cold storage, pharmaceutical, industrial manufacturing, and mission-critical infrastructure markets throughout North America and around the world.

Unlike traditional engineering firms, contractors, or equipment suppliers, Innovative performs engineering, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, service, and ongoing customer support entirely in-house. This integrated model provides employees the opportunity to support projects throughout the complete lifecycle, from concept and design through manufacturing, installation, startup, operation, optimization, modernization, and long-term system support.

The Talent Operations Specialist is responsible for driving operational excellence across the Talent Management department through strategic projects, process improvement, workforce analytics, technology optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is not a traditional Human Resources or Recruiting role. Instead, this position operates at the intersection of business operations, project management, organizational strategy, and Talent Management. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems, managing projects independently, and building scalable systems that improve organizational performance.

• Lead strategic Talent Management initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Develop and maintain department standard operating procedures, workflows, and process documentation.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions that improve department performance.
• Evaluate and optimize recruiting, onboarding, and HR processes.
• Support organizational design, workforce planning, and Talent strategy initiatives.
• Coordinate implementation of new systems, technologies, and operational improvements.

• Develop recruiting, HR, and workforce dashboards to support executive decision making.
• Analyze recruiting performance, workforce trends, and operational metrics.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and departmental updates.
• Conduct market research, compensation benchmarking, and organizational analysis.
• Monitor key performance indicators and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.

• Manage Talent department projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate project timelines, priorities, and stakeholder communication.
• Maintain department project plans utilizing Click Up or similar project management software.
• Ensure projects remain on schedule while balancing changing business priorities.
• Facilitate meetings, document action items, and drive project accountability.

• Support university recruiting, apprenticeship, internship, and workforce development initiatives.
• Coordinate career fairs, recruiting events, and employer branding initiatives.
• Assist with implementation of leadership development and employee engagement programs.
• Support recruiting operations through interview process improvements, documentation, and reporting.

• Research industry best practices and recommend…