Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Location: 700 W Court St, Urbana, OH 43078, USA
Job Type: Full-time, onsite
Req #: 1660

​About Us: 
​Join our team where we accomplish great things TOGETHER. The Weidmann Group of companies is active in some of the world’s most vital fields, namely energy and medical. Our technology and knowhow contribute crucial resources to a worldwide market, whether it be leading the global market in transformer electrical insulation, keeping the lights on for billions of consumers, or delivering breakthrough drugs through our advanced plastics technologies for medical and pharmaceutical applications.

The Role: 
The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for developing and executing candidate attraction and engagement strategies to enhance our employer brand, attract top talent, and retain employees. This includes driving the full-cycle recruiting process (search, interview, selection, and closing) in collaboration with HR and management, while aligning recruitment strategies with company values and site-specific needs.
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How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Drive full-cycle recruiting process (search, interview, selection, closing) in collaboration with HR and management.
• Develop and implement innovative talent acquisition strategies to attract top-tier candidates.
• Utilize various recruiting platforms, including job boards, social media, networking events, and employee referrals.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of potential candidates for future openings and manage community partnerships.
• Conduct thorough screening and coordinate phone, video, and in-person interviews.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand job requirements and desired candidate profiles.
• Maintain and update the applicant tracking system (ATS) to ensure accurate candidate information.
• Support the promotion of the company’s employer brand through various channels and networking opportunities.
• Track and report on recruitment metrics to assess sourcing effectiveness and improve processes.
• Stay abreast of recruiting trends and best practices.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition or a similar role, with manufacturing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with various recruiting tools, platforms, techniques, and sourcing strategies.
• Strong understanding of the full cycle recruitment lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills supported by exceptional written and spoken English skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly efficient and organized. Able to prioritize workload and make decisions independently.
• Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

What We Offer:

• Medical insurance with an accompanying health savings account, vision and dental insurance, PTO starting your FIRST day.
• 401k plan with company match, company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, STD and LTD.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee referral program.
• Additional company programs include: Wellness, clothing allowance, computer loan, and tuition reimbursement.
• An award-winning atmosphere! Weidmann was named Best Employer of Champaign County.

Interested? We look forward to hearing from you soon! Click apply to submit your application.

Equal Opportunity Employer: At Weidmann, we are committed to equal opportunities and growth for all talents. We are convinced that a diverse and inclusive work environment increases mutual understanding and innovation in our business.