Talent Acquisition Specialist

PURPOSE:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will provide full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition support to PCC's facilities in Groton, CT and Tilton, NH, including sourcing, attracting, and selecting qualified candidates to meet current and future workforce needs. This is an onsite position, with travel between facilities expected as needed to support recruiting, onboarding, and other talent acquisition initiatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Engages the business to forecast current and future talent needs
• Leads initial role intake with field HR and hiring managers
• Manages requisitions in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations
• Markets open positions through multiple channels to attract qualified candidates
• Ensures candidates in process meet the qualifications for the position prior to presentation to hiring manager
• Develops and maintains relationships with candidates through the selection process.
• Establishes employer brand as the first point of contact and tracks candidates through the selection process.
• Collaborates with field HR and hiring managers using feedback for targeted search efforts
• Lead role status updates with site and division leadership
• Build the pipeline of candidates who may be a fit for the organization now or in the future
• Manages metrics such as time to fill, quality of hire, and costing data
• Coordinates and supports a smooth new hire onboarding process, including facilitating onsite orientation and onboarding activities as needed.
• Develops and maintains relationships with local workforce development agencies, educational institutions, community organizations, and other employment resources to strengthen recruiting efforts and expand talent pipelines.
• Actively participates in community outreach, job fairs, networking events, and local workforce initiatives to promote employment opportunities and increase the organization's visibility as an employer of choice.
• Builds and maintains a pipeline of qualified candidates through proactive sourcing, community partnerships, and ongoing engagement to support current and future workforce needs.
• May perform other duties as assigned

 SPECIAL SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess strong communication skills and professionalism with individuals inside and outside the organization
• Must have the ability to work independently and achieve individual/team goals
• Must have strong computer skills
• Must possess or have the ability to learn job posting compliance requirements
• Must have the ability to manage multiple projects at one time

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to the Human Resources Manager at Groton.

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of progressive human resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or human resources preferred.
• Experience recruiting hourly employees in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to source, attract, and engage qualified candidates.
• Experience developing relationships with community organizations, educational institutions, and workforce development resources.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Self-motivated, organized, and proactive in developing recruiting strategies and talent pipelines.

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.