Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary
Salcomp is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist with a strong agency / headhunting background to join our Arlington manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end recruitment, focusing on attracting top talent for technical, operational, and leadership roles in a fast-paced factory environment. Your expertise in proactive sourcing, candidate engagement, and stakeholder management will be critical to supporting Salcomp’s growth in the US market.
Key Responsibilities
1. Full-Cycle Recruitment :
- Manage the entire hiring process for Arlington factory roles, including production operators, engineers, technicians, and managerial positions.
- Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements, create job descriptions, and develop targeted sourcing strategies.
2. Proactive Sourcing & Headhunting :
Utilize Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and industry networks to identify passive candidates.Leverage your agency / executive search experience to headhunt niche talent in manufacturing (e.g., lean manufacturing, automation, supply chain).Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for critical roles.3. Candidate Experience & Employer Branding :
Ensure a positive candidate journey from initial contact to onboarding.Promote Salcomp’s employer brand by highlighting our mission, culture, and growth opportunities.4. Data-Driven Recruitment :
Track recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness) and optimize strategies accordingly.Use ATS to manage candidate workflows.5. Stakeholder Collaboration :
Work closely with HR and operations teams to align recruitment with business needs.Provide market insights and salary benchmarks to support offer negotiations.Qualifications & Skills
Education : Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.Experience : 5+ years in talent acquisition, with at least 1-2 years in an agency / headhunting role (manufacturing / industrial sector preferred).Proven success in hiring for blue-collar, technical, or engineering roles in a factory setting.Familiarity with high-volume recruitment and seasonal hiring needs.Strong sourcing and headhunting techniques such as competitor mapping.Excellent negotiation and closing skills.Knowledge of US labor laws and compliance