Talent Acquisition Specialist

Hybrid role in Cranberry Township, PA with an emphasis on full-cycle recruiting across exempt and non-exempt positions. Piovan’s Talent Acquisition Specialist partners closely with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to attract qualified talent, support hiring decisions, and move candidates through requisition approval to onboarding. The position also plays a key role in workforce planning within a manufacturing environment, backed by regular coordination and clear communication throughout the process.

What you’ll be doing

• Own the approval flow for new position requisitions and post openings in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and external job boards.
• Partner with hiring managers to align on job requirements, qualifications, skills, and interview processes.
• Source and attract candidates using recruiting platforms, job boards, social media, networking, referrals, and additional sourcing methods.
• Conduct initial phone screenings to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and fit.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews across candidates, hiring managers, and interview teams.
• Provide ongoing pipeline updates to hiring managers, including recruiting progress, interview feedback, and hiring recommendations.
• Develop and extend employment offers in line with company policies and compensation guidelines.
• Initiate background screenings and pre-employment onboarding steps after offer acceptance.
• Communicate regularly with candidates to keep onboarding requirements on track and maintain engagement through hiring.
• Coordinate onboarding activities with hiring managers and HR Business Partners, including orientation schedules and first-day logistics.
• Maintain accurate candidate and recruiting 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 recruitment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• 3-5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate environment or as an agency recruiter.
• Demonstrated success recruiting for manufacturing, production, skilled trades, engineering, operations, supply chain, or other industrial roles.
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried recruitment.
• Hands-on experience with ATS, recruiting platforms, and HRIS systems.

Tools and skills

• Strong understanding of recruiting best practices, sourcing techniques, and candidate assessment methods.
• Ability to build effective relationships using consultative, partnership-focused communication.
• Knowledge of employment laws, EEO requirements, and hiring compliance practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with strong organizational skills to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment with sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed is preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.

Preferred background

• 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.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred.