Talent Acquisition Specialist

We’re looking for a driven, curious, and people-focused Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career recruiting professional who enjoys connecting with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to make a measurable impact on the quality of our workforce. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at AWC your role will be pivotal in supporting our growing manufacturing, distribution, and technical service teams while helping us continuously improve how we attract, evaluate, and hire talent. This isn’t just about filling open positions. It’s about finding the right people, creating a great candidate experience, and helping build teams that succeed and grow with AWC! How you’ll make an impact: Own the Recruiting Experience Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned hourly, manufacturing, distribution, and operational positions, from sourcing through offer acceptance Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, job requirements, and the skills and behaviors that drive success Proactively source and engage candidates through job boards, referrals, networking, community partnerships, and other creative recruiting channels Conduct candidate screenings and coordinate interviews, assessments, offers, and pre-employment activities Deliver a responsive, professional, and engaging candidate experience throughout the hiring process Improve Quality of Hire Help develop and implement structured interviews, consistent screening practices, and job-related candidate assessments Work with hiring managers to establish clear selection criteria and make informed, consistent hiring decisions Incorporate realistic job previews to help candidates understand job responsibilities, expectations, and work environments Partner with HR and operational leaders to evaluate early turnover trends and identify opportunities to improve recruiting outcomes Support initiatives focused on improving new-hire retention and reducing avoidable replacement hiring Build Strong Talent Pipelines Develop relationships with technical schools, community colleges, workforce development organizations, and other talent sources Build candidate pipelines for recurring manufacturing, warehouse, and technical service positions Participate in career fairs, recruiting events, and community outreach Identify new and creative ways to attract talent in competitive labor markets Use Data to Drive Improvement Maintain accurate recruiting records and candidate information in our applicant tracking system Track recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, candidate pipeline activity, hiring outcomes, and new-hire retention Identify opportunities to improve recruiting efficiency, processes, and hiring manager partnerships Collaborate with the HR team to continuously improve our talent acquisition practices Skills you’ll need: 1–3 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, staffing, or a related field preferred Experience recruiting for manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, skilled trades, or technical positions is a plus Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect with candidates and hiring managers at all levels Excellent organization, follow-through, and attention to detail A proactive, resourceful approach to finding and engaging talent Comfort managing multiple priorities and working in a fast-paced environment Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn, and other recruiting tools An interest in using data and feedback to improve hiring decisions and outcomes A genuine desire to learn, grow, and contribute to a collaborative HR team What Will Make You Successful: You'll thrive in this role if you: Take ownership: You follow through, solve problems, and take pride in delivering results Build trust: You communicate openly, develop strong relationships, and do what you say you'll do Stay curious: You ask thoughtful questions, challenge assumptions, and continuously look for better ways to recruit Care about quality: You understand that a successful hire isn't simply someone who accepts an offer—it's someone who succeeds in the role Win together: You enjoy collaborating with others and believe the best outcomes come from shared accountability The Rewards: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 401(K) Match Competitive Pay Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Package Employer Paid Life Insurance Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Career Development Opportunities About AWC As employee co-owners, we’re driven to do more than complete tasks; we build fulfilling careers by challenging assumptions and continually raising the bar. We embrace creative, innovative approaches to deepen our expertise and deliver real value to our customers. We partner strategically with many of the world’s most recognized technology brands to help engineering, reliability, and maintenance teams solve complex problems. As experts in our partners’ technologies, we’re equipped to properly size, select, configure, and support the right solutions. Our goal is simple: combine caring, knowledgeable people with innovative technologies to help our customers succeed. How We Win Together We are committed to solving customer problems and welcome team members that want to be the trusted resource to those looking for a partner who out-knows, out-cares, and out-serves everyone else. Every day, we strive to deliver on our mission to empower people to make the greatest positive impact for the communities and families we serve together. Our Winning Together culture starts with a shared commitment to building an environment of inclusiveness, trust, and mutual respect. We know that when people like you are safe to pursue your passions, to learn, to serve, and to share in the rewards from our combined efforts, then we are winning together.