Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Talent Acquisition Specialist drives full-cycle recruitment across the organization in Green Bay, WI, working closely with hiring managers to implement hiring strategies and ensure a strong candidate experience. This role also develops proactive talent pipelines, manages external recruiting partnerships, and supports employer branding and recruitment marketing.

Full-Cycle Recruiting and Candidate Experience

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for all roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers.
• Oversee job postings, candidate communications, and applicant tracking software (ATS) workflows to maintain accuracy and a streamlined candidate experience.
• Oversee the background check process to support compliance and timely results.

Recruiting Strategy and Talent Pipeline

• Partner with hiring managers to assess staffing needs and design recruiting strategies aligned with business goals.
• Evaluate and deploy recruiting tools and channels such as agency partnerships, job boards, proactive sourcing, and targeted advertising based on role requirements.
• Develop and maintain proactive talent pipelines for high-growth and hard-to-fill roles.

PFS Story, Employer Branding, and Recruitment Marketing

• Own PFS Co.’s market presence by consistently and effectively communicating culture, Swagger, growth trajectory, and career opportunities across candidate touchpoints, including job postings and career events.
• Support employer branding and recruitment marketing efforts, including promotion of PFS Swagger and culture.

Community Partnerships and Career Event Support

• Build relationships with community partners such as local chambers, CESA partnerships, technical colleges, and other networks to strengthen outreach and talent pipelines.
• Attend career events alongside the Organizational Development Specialist to promote career progression paths and the Packer Fastener Leadership Academy program to prospective candidates.

Vendor Management and Recruiting Analytics

• Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies, vendors, and third-party partners to maximize effectiveness and value.
• Negotiate and manage recruitment contracts with platforms (for example, LinkedIn and Indeed) to optimize spend and performance.
• Track, analyze, and report recruiting metrics to identify trends, measure success, and recommend process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• 2 to 4 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition or recruiting, preferably in multi-site or growth-oriented organizations.
• Proven success sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-quality, culture-aligned candidates, including for hard-to-fill or new-market roles.
• Strong storytelling ability to translate PFS Co. culture, Swagger, growth, and opportunity into a compelling candidate narrative.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for recruiting events and branch visits.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Human Capital Management (HCM) systems preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record, with ability to obtain coverage through the company’s auto insurance carrier per the company Driver Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with relocation coordination and/or internal mobility programs.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and experience using recruiting metrics and analytics to drive decisions and improve processes.

Location and Employment Details

• Location: Green Bay, WI (onsite)
• Minimum experience: 2 years

Technologies

• Applicant tracking software (ATS)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Human Capital Management (HCM) systems
• LinkedIn
• Indeed