Talent Acquisition Specialist

Equipment & Controls, Inc. is a successful and innovative Emerson Impact Partner. ECI provides an entrepreneurial opportunity for each employee to achieve our common mission of Delivering Successful Customer Outcomes 100% of the Time. Our customer base includes oil and gas, chemical, power, food and beverage, mining and metals, life sciences, pulp and paper, refining, petrochemical, OEM and nuclear industries. With offices in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio, ECI is the region’s leader in process control and industrial automation products and solutions. We seek individuals that share our passion for excellence.

Business Unit/Department: Human Resources

Location: Lawrence, PA 

Job Summary:

We’re looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist who’s passionate about connecting great people with great opportunities! In this role, you’ll lead the full recruitment lifecycle, partnering with hiring managers to craft creative sourcing strategies, manage requisitions, and keep job postings fresh and accurate. Your goal will be to attract and hire top talent, both active and passive candidates, that drives business growth and supports organizational objectives. You’ll play a key role in shaping a positive candidate experience, coordinating structured interviews, and ensuring compliance every step of the way. You’ll also build lasting relationships with local trade schools, universities, and industry associations to develop a strong, ongoing pipeline of future talent.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the recruitment process from start to finish, partnering with hiring managers to attract and hire top talent.
• Craft creative sourcing strategies and manage requisitions to ensure the right candidates are engaged at the right time.
• Proactively identify, engage, and cultivate relationships with passive candidates to build a pipeline of high-potential talent.
• Maintain staffing levels at or above 95% of plan while meeting key recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill
• Maintain and optimize our Applicant Tracking System to keep candidate workflows smooth and organized.
• Guide candidates through every step of the hiring process, providing a positive and professional experience.
• Coordinate structured interviews and assessments, ensuring timely and effective evaluations.
• Present compelling offers to selected candidates and clearly communicate expectations to set them up for success.
• Support onboarding and first-day orientation to help new hires feel welcomed, prepared, and confident in their new roles.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal hiring regulations.
• Build strong relationships with local trade schools, universities, and other talent sources to create a consistent pipeline of top talent.
• Continuously explore and implement improvements in recruiting strategies and sourcing methods to stay ahead in a competitive market.

 The Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related business field
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in Recruitment or Talent Acquisition
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating autonomy and a proactive approach to challenges
• Build trust and work independently while maintaining strong attention to detail and confidentiality
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and HRMS platforms; experience with Paylocity is a plus
• Build and maintain relationships with external vendors and communicate effectively at all levels, both inside and outside the organization
• Exhibits initiative and strong interpersonal savvy
• Excels at planning and organizing
• Committed to developing personal and organizational capability

Core Competencies:

• WORK COLLABORATIVELY - Promote an inclusive and positive work environment that encourages collaboration and team building across all levels of the organization. Work with others to resolve obstacles that may prevent the organization from achieving its mission.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS - Demonstrate the desire and knowledge to understand customer needs. Provide personalized, professional and courteous service, accurate information, continuous communication and the ability to handle customer concerns in an appropriate manner.
• INTEGRITY - Behave ethically, act fairly and take responsibility for accomplishing work goals.

Additional Details:

We provide our team with everything needed for success, including world-class products, excellent initial and ongoing training and top notch work equipment. We reward hard work and success with a competitive base salary and benefits package, as well as a retirement savings program, which includes 401(k) with company match and profit sharing. Salary is based on experience. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability