Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist

Work onsite in Seneca, SC and take ownership of recruiting and workforce solutions across multiple business units. This role combines high-impact temporary and contingent staffing with full-cycle recruiting for permanent openings, while supporting day-to-day HR needs in a manufacturing environment.

What you’ll get

• 4 days per week onsite in Seneca, SC
• 401(k) with matching
• Paid time off
• Health insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Employee assistance program

Responsibilities

As the Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist, you will deliver recruitment and workforce support across GFI, Allegro, Walter, and other affiliated entities, with a primary focus on temporary and contingent workforce programs.

• Own and manage the full lifecycle of temporary staffing across Greenfield Industries, Allegro, Walter, and other entities
• Act as the main point of contact for staffing agencies and internal stakeholders to align on workforce needs and priorities
• Coordinate high-volume recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and offboarding for temporary employees
• Monitor agency performance, including fill rates, quality of hires, and responsiveness; identify gaps and drive improvements
• Validate timesheets, oversee billing accuracy, and help ensure cost control and transparency
• Build and maintain agency partnerships to support consistent access to qualified labor during fluctuating operational demand
• Partner with operations leaders to forecast workforce needs and maintain timely staffing coverage
• Implement and continuously improve processes for contingent workforce efficiency, compliance, and experience
• Lead full-cycle recruiting from intake to onboarding for permanent roles, supporting a seamless candidate and hiring manager experience
• Partner with hiring managers to define needs and develop targeted sourcing strategies
• Conduct market research to inform compensation and recruitment approaches
• Create job postings aligned with the employer brand and support recruitment marketing efforts
• Source, screen, and interview candidates using diverse channels; develop structured interview tools to support consistent, objective selection
• Manage interview coordination, feedback, and candidate communication throughout the process
• Oversee offer preparation, negotiation, and onboarding in line with company guidelines
• Support early-career programs including internships, co-op placements, and graduate hiring aligned with business needs
• Build and maintain relationships with universities, colleges, trade schools, and community organizations to sustain talent pipelines
• Represent the organization at career fairs, campus events, and community outreach initiatives to promote career opportunities and increase brand visibility
• Collaborate with hiring managers to design meaningful early-career experiences that support learning and future talent conversion
• Contribute to employer brand development by highlighting culture, values, and career growth opportunities
• Partner with HR and Marketing to create recruitment content for job postings, social media, and events
• Maintain accurate recruitment and employee data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and HRIS to ensure data integrity and documentation
• Ensure recruitment and HR activity complies with internal policies, employment standards, and applicable federal/provincial/state legislation
• Monitor and report key recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source effectiveness
• Support HR administrative processes including onboarding documentation, employee record management, and audit readiness
• Partner with payroll and HR teams to ensure accuracy in employee information, timekeeping, and related processes
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR and recruiting workflows and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and consistency
• Participate in audits, compliance reviews, and policy updates to maintain ongoing alignment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment or high-volume staffing, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong experience managing temporary or contingent workforce programs
• Solid understanding of sourcing strategies, interviewing techniques, and selection processes
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and external partners
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency with ATS, HRIS, and recruitment tools
• Knowledge of employment legislation and recruitment best practices
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail

Technologies

• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• HRIS

Preferred

• Experience in multi-site or high-volume environments
• Familiarity with employer branding and social media recruiting
• Strong problem-solving skills to thrive in a fast-paced, onsite environment
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and a focus on delivering a strong candidate experience