Talent Acquisition Specialist

A contract Talent Acquisition Specialist position is available in Westborough, MA, onsite, supporting LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc. in hiring for engineering roles. This role focuses on full-cycle recruiting, with the possibility of extending support to Operations and Sales, as well as General and Administrative teams as business needs change.

In this position, you will build sourcing plans for hard-to-find technical talent, manage candidate experience from application through onboarding coordination, and maintain accurate recruiting records to support reporting.

Role overview

• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, and selection, while proactively recruiting candidates and partnering with third-party agencies when needed.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies for specialized engineering talent, including electrical, software, controls, and energy storage-related profiles.
• Review incoming applications, conduct phone screens, and evaluate candidates against job requirements and salary expectations.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and team members for onsite and remote sessions to support a smooth candidate process.
• Maintain an internal candidate tracker and hiring log to enable accurate reporting.
• Negotiate and send formal offers to selected candidates and coordinate with the HR Generalist at Vertech HQ to ensure onboarding details, including first day information, are ready for new hires.
• Perform other duties as required to support the HR team.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle talent acquisition experience, including demonstrated success recruiting engineering or other highly technical talent.
• Recruiting experience in renewable energy, battery energy storage, power systems, industrial technology, or related technical markets.
• Experience recruiting electrical, software, controls, and systems engineering professionals.
• Working knowledge of U.S. employment practices and the judgment to protect confidentiality while maintaining consistent, job-related hiring records.
• Ability to work well under pressure, manage interruptions, adjust priorities, and maintain confidentiality for HR matters.
• Ability to interface with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and high customer service standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Talent Acquisition experience focused on Engineering Talent.
• 3+ years of recruiting experience in high-volume hiring.
• Strong computer and administrative skills; ADP HRIS experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and proficiency in MS Office.

Compensation and logistics

• Location: Westborough, MA (onsite)
• Job type: Contract
• Salary: USD 70,000 - 100,000 per year

Technologies

• ADP HRIS
• MS Office