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Talent Acquisition Specialist

Century International A
3 days ago
Full-time
On-site
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
$85,000 - $95,000 USD yearly

Summary of Position Mission 

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process across multiple locations and business units. This role partners closely with hiring managers to identify talent needs, develop sourcing strategies, and deliver a high-quality, efficient hiring process. The position also supports workforce planning, employer branding, onboarding, and continuous improvement of recruiting processes to ensure alignment with Century Arms’ operational and growth objectives.

Qualifications & Knowledge Required

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred (or equivalent experience) 
  • 2–3 years of HR, recruiting, or related experience required 
  • Experience recruiting in manufacturing, technical, or regulated environments preferred 

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 
  • Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) required or strongly preferred 
  • Experience with HRIS systems (ADP Workforce Now or similar) preferred 

Core Competencies:

  • Ability to think both strategically and tactically 
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills 
  • High attention to detail and organizational skills 
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive process improvements 
  • Ability to analyze recruiting data and translate insights into action

Duties & Responsibilities

Recruitment & Sourcing

  • Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to build pipelines for current and future openings 
  • Source candidates through online channels, networking, and recruiting events 
  • Build and maintain relationships with external recruiting partners for specialized and executive roles 
  • Develop relationships with local schools, agencies, and workforce partners 
  • Support recruitment efforts for technical, manufacturing, and regulated roles (engineering, operations, compliance, etc.) 

Full-Cycle Recruiting

  • Partner with hiring managers to define hiring needs and selection criteria 
  • Coordinate and schedule interviews; manage communication with candidates and hiring teams 
  • Conduct candidate screening and, where applicable, in-depth interviews 
  • Maintain a positive and efficient end-to-end hiring process 
  • Manage candidate flow, documentation, and disposition within the ATS 

Hiring Manager Partnership & Workforce Planning

  • Support workforce planning discussions with leadership to anticipate hiring needs 
  • Guide hiring managers in creating and updating job descriptions 
  • Develop structured, job-related interview questions 
  • Ensure consistency and compliance in the interview and selection process 
  • Provide guidance to hiring managers on market conditions, candidate availability, and hiring strategies 

Metrics, Reporting & Process Improvement

  • Track and report on key talent acquisition metrics, including: 
    • Time-to-fill 
    • Cost-per-hire 
    • Candidate pipeline activity 
    • Hiring manager satisfaction 
    • Candidate experience 
  • Use data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for process improvement 
  • Drive continuous improvement of recruiting workflows, systems, and outcomes 

Offer & Pre-Employment Process

  • Prepare and communicate job offers 
  • Support offer negotiation process 
  • Initiate track background checks and drug screenings 
  • Ensure timely and accurate pre-employment processing 

Vendor & Agency Management

  • Manage relationships with external recruiting agencies and vendors 
  • Track vendor performance, quality of candidates, and cost effectiveness 
  • Support efforts to consolidate vendors and optimize recruiting spend 

Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing

  • Support development and promotion of Century Arms’ employer brand 
  • Partner with internal teams to enhance recruitment marketing efforts 
  • Represent the company at job fairs, arms shows and recruiting events 
  • Help build and maintain a strong talent pipeline aligned with business needs 

Onboarding & New Hire Experience

  • Support and help improve New Hire Orientation programs 
  • Partner with HR to enhance onboarding experience through the first 30–90 days 
  • Ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee 

HR Systems & Data Management

  • Utilize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS systems to manage recruitment activity 
  • Maintain accurate candidate and hiring data 
  • Generate reports and provide insights to HR leadership 
  • Support integration and use of systems such as ADP Workforce Now or similar platforms 

Compliance & Documentation

  • Maintain recruitment records, interview documentation, and hiring materials 
  • Ensure adherence to company policies, ISO standards, and applicable regulations 
  • Protect confidentiality of candidate and employee informationÂ