Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)

Part-time contract Talent Acquisition Specialist role at Linamar Corp, onsite in Pleasant Prairie, WI, focused on full-cycle recruitment across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for open roles across multiple departments
• Post and manage job ads on job boards, social channels, and internal portals
• Track candidate activity within the applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Proactively reach out to passive and active candidates via cold calls to generate interest
• Design targeted outreach to engage hard-to-reach talent pools
• Build and maintain relationships with candidates for current and future openings
• Maintain consistent follow-up to advance candidates through the recruitment pipeline
• Source qualified candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, resume databases, and professional networks
• Review resumes to assess qualifications and cultural fit
• Develop a pipeline of pre-vetted candidates for recurring and anticipated openings
• Apply Boolean search techniques and sourcing tools to identify top talent
• Schedule and coordinate phone screens, virtual, and in-person interviews
• Prepare candidates with interview details and company background
• Collect and consolidate post-interview feedback from hiring managers
• Communicate interview outcomes and next steps to candidates promptly
• Lead compensation discussions and present offers aligned with internal pay bands and market data
• Negotiate offer terms including salary, benefits, and start dates as needed
• Collaborate with the HR Manager to ensure offers are competitive and within budget
• Guide candidates through the offer acceptance process and address questions
• Support onboarding activities and pre-employment processes with the HR Generalist
• Provide regular recruitment updates and pipeline metrics to the HR Manager
• Contribute to continuous improvement of recruitment workflows and candidate experience

Requirements

• Experience in a collaborative HR team environment working with HR Generalists
• Familiarity with compensation benchmarking tools and market data resources
• Proven track record in cold calling and direct candidate sourcing
• Ability to negotiate compensation packages and close candidates effectively
• Knowledge of employment law and hiring compliance best practices
• Proficiency with ATS and sourcing platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, etc.)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with rapid rapport-building
• Highly organized with the capacity to manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously
• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Technologies

• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Indeed

Benefits

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule

Overview

This part-time contract role spans roughly 3 to 4 months. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will manage the full-cycle recruitment process to attract, identify, and hire top talent across the organization, utilizing proactive sourcing and outreach to meet hiring goals.

Working Conditions

• Approximately 25-30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, in-office with production area access as needed
• Standing and walking, occasionally for extended periods in manufacturing facilities
• Sitting and typing at a computer station
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds
• Office environment at a workstation, with manufacturing floor exposure as required
• Shop floor conditions: elevated noise, higher temperatures near ovens in summer, and proximity to moving equipment

Facility Specific

• ISO 45001 Health and Safety management system standard
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management system standard
• IATF 16949 Technical Specification Management and Linamar Quality Basics
• Compliance with Linamar's Global Operating System (GOS)
• Support, promote, and demonstrate Linamar's Core Values and Leadership Behaviors
• Maintain department 5S requirements

Application Questions

• Will you now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship?
• Do you understand that this is a part-time, contract position?

Experience

• Recruiting: 3 years preferred

Ability to Commute

• Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 required

Work Location

• In person