Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Talent Acquisition Specialist at PGNA INC supports end-to-end hiring across the organization, overseeing recruiting activities from requisition approval through onboarding for exempt and non-exempt roles. This hybrid position is based in Cranberry Township, PA, and focuses on recruiting within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage approval workflow for new position requisitions and post openings in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and external job boards.
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify position requirements, qualifications, skills, and interview processes.
• Source and attract qualified candidates using recruiting platforms, job boards, social media, networking, referrals, and other methods.
• Conduct initial phone screenings to evaluate candidate experience, qualifications, and overall fit.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews among candidates, hiring managers, and interview teams.
• Provide ongoing updates to hiring managers on candidate pipelines, recruiting progress, interview feedback, and hiring recommendations.
• Develop and extend employment offers in alignment with company policies and compensation guidelines.
• Initiate background screenings and support pre-employment onboarding activities after offer acceptance.
• Communicate with candidates to ensure timely completion of onboarding requirements and maintain engagement throughout the hiring process.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and HR Business Partners on onboarding progress, orientation schedules, and first-day hire logistics.
• Maintain accurate recruiting and candidate records in the ATS and HRIS.
• Support employment branding, recruiting events, career fairs, and other talent acquisition initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies throughout the recruitment process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate environment or as an agency recruiter.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience recruiting for manufacturing, production, skilled trades, engineering, operations, supply chain, or other industrial roles.
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried recruitment efforts.
• Experience using ATS, recruiting platforms, and HRIS systems.
• Strong understanding of recruiting best practices, sourcing techniques, and candidate assessment methods.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit for hard-to-fill manufacturing and skilled-trade positions.
• Knowledge of employment laws, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements, and hiring compliance practices.
• Ability to build relationships and provide consultative support to hiring managers and business leaders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization skills to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Experience using tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing industry recruiting experience in a multi-site environment.
• Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or AIRS Recruiter Certification.
• Experience supporting onboarding, employer branding, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Familiarity with recruiting metrics and reporting to improve hiring effectiveness.

Technology

• Applicant tracking system (ATS)
• HRIS
• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams)
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Indeed