Confidential* TA Specialist Centralia, MO

As an integral member of the Talent Acquisition team, the Talent Acquisition Specialist is crucial in supporting high-volume manufacturing operations across multiple teams. The role reports directly to the Director of Talent Acquisition and is matrixed to local HR Business Partners to ensure alignment with site-specific workforce needs. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity.

Job Specifications

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies to attract, screen, and hire high-volume hourly talent across multiple manufacturing sites.

• Support on-site recruiting needs, local hiring events, and plant stakeholder engagement.

• Partner closely with local HR Business Partners and plant hiring managers to understand site-specific staffing needs, workforce plans, and operational priorities.

• Serve as the primary recruiting point of contact for assigned sites while maintaining alignment with centralized Talent Acquisition strategy.

• Create and manage compliant job postings, active candidate pipelines, interactive interviews, and formal employment offers for hourly manufacturing roles.

• Utilize multiple sourcing channels including local job boards, social media networks, community partnerships, and employee referrals to build a strong local talent pipeline.

• Conduct rigorous candidate screening and interviews, and coordinate onsite and virtual interview processes.

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition intake through final hire onboarding.

• Maintain awareness of local labor market trends across assigned sites to inform recruiting strategies and hiring recommendations.

• Deliver a positive, professional, and consistent candidate experience across all locations.

• Track and report daily recruiting activity and outcomes, sharing productivity insights with TA leadership and HR partners.

• Ensure strict compliance with all federal, state, and local employment regulations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven experience in high-volume recruitment, specifically in manufacturing or related industrial sectors.

• Strong understanding of the electric utility market and its specific workforce requirements.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with various operational stakeholders.

• Proficient in using HRIS and recruitment software, as well as social media and professional networks for recruitment (SuccessFactors ATS will be used).

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple positions simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

• Solid knowledge of employment laws and regulations.

• High level of professionalism and a proven ability to handle confidential search information.

Education and Experience

• A college degree or equivalent professional experience is required.

• Minimum of 3+ years of professional high-volume recruitment experience is required.

4.04.0 out of 5 stars Centralia, MO 65240 $25 - $40 an hour - Temp-to-hire, Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance, Health insurance Health savings account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible spending accounts Life insurance Retirement plan