Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

At MKS Inc., the Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist role sits at the center of how the organization attracts and selects talent. You will work closely with hiring managers and business leaders to define hiring needs, run recruiting activities end to end, and help ensure candidates have a consistent, well-managed experience. This onsite position is based in Rochester, NY and reports to the Talent Acquisition Manager.

What you will do

• Partner with hiring managers to define hiring needs, document position requirements, and manage requisition activity.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies using recruiting channels, advertising, networking, and talent pipeline development.
• Screen and evaluate candidates to identify qualified talent and support the interview and selection process.
• Manage candidate communications, coordinate interviews, and maintain recruitment documentation throughout the full recruitment lifecycle.
• Support the development and negotiation of employment offers while promoting a positive candidate experience.
• Build relationships with external recruiting partners, agencies, universities, and other talent sources to expand candidate networks.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of related recruiting, talent acquisition, or staffing experience.
• Experience sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates across a variety of positions and functions.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using recruiting systems, candidate databases, and sourcing tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Preferred skills

• Experience supporting technical, engineering, manufacturing, or specialized professional recruiting.
• Experience partnering with external search firms and recruiting agencies.
• Knowledge of employment laws, hiring practices, and recruitment marketing strategies.
• Experience supporting college recruiting, internship, or early career programs.

Compensation and benefits

Salary Pay Range: $88,425.00 - $147,375.00 per year. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus (amount to be determined by MKS, or as applicable).

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Sick time
• 15 paid vacation days
• 6 weeks fully paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discretionary annual bonus

Working conditions

• Sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time.
• Regular need for good manual dexterity and coordination.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Ability to exchange accurate information.
• Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Professional office environment.
• Constant computer and other office productivity machinery use.
• Noise level is usually average.

MKS Inc. recruits individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. Some positions may require access to controlled technology. “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.