Talent Acquisition Specialist – Operations
Onsite - Gurnee, IL; Somers, WI; Manchester, TN; Cartersville, GA
Who We Are:
PurposeBuilt Brands, rooted in a legacy dating back to Weiman, stands as a pioneer in crafting top-tier products for specialty surfaces. Our beloved brands, including Weiman, Goo Gone, Green Gobbler, Biokleen, Gonzo, Magic, Wright’s, Stone Care International, Urnex, Five Star, and Micro-Scientific, are preferred choices among consumers and seasoned professionals alike.
At PBB, we seek to hire employees who bring a level of engagement, drive, and performance that pushes business forward. We work together and are motivated by positive results, while continuously thriving in a scrappy environment. We believe our greatest assets are the talented and passionate employees who are motivated by our purposeful work. Our company may be 60 years old, but the real growth is just getting started.
The Role:
We are seeking a proactive and driven Talent Acquisition Specialist – Operations to join our HR team and support the recruiting needs of our manufacturing operations across multiple sites and states. This role will focus primarily on sourcing, screening, and coordinating hiring activities for hourly and entry-level positions while building scalable recruiting practices and enhancing the overall candidate experience.
This position is ideal for an early-career recruiter with a passion for operations hiring, strong organizational skills, and a desire to make a measurable impact on talent acquisition in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
What You Will Do:
- Recruit for high-volume hourly roles, prioritizing recruiting efforts according to plant needs, such as hard to fill and skilled roles, ensuring a lower time to fill.
- Post jobs, manage requisitions, and schedule interviews for high-volume hourly manufacturing roles across multiple locations.
- Source and screen candidates using a variety of methods, including LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, community outreach, and direct sourcing.
- Conduct phone screens and coordinate interviews, assessments, and hiring manager debriefs.
- Partner with staffing agencies and serve as a cost-effective recruiting resource, reducing reliance on agencies overtime.
- Ensure timely and consistent communication with candidates applying via ATS (ADP), email and other methods.
- Improve candidate engagement and support consistent, high-quality candidate experience.
- Build robust pipelines and community partnerships to support proactive hiring strategies.
- Support onboarding logistics, working closely with HR site partners and supervisors.
- Represent the company at job fairs, hiring events, and community workforce initiatives.
- Serve as liaison for staffing agencies supporting salaried or hard-to-fill positions; track performance and hiring costs.
- Monitor and report on recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, candidate pipeline, cost-per-hire, and conversion rates.
- Partner with HR Manager – Operations and HRBPs to forecast hiring needs and align recruitment efforts with operational goals.
- Contribute to employer branding initiatives and internal messaging to promote our company as an employer of choice.
- Help ensure compliance with employment laws and internal hiring policies across all states of operation.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to recruitment processes, tools, and candidate experience.
- Support other HR ad hoc projects, tasks, and responsibilities as needed, including but not limited to the areas above.
What You Will Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or related field preferred.
- 1–3 years of recruiting or HR-related experience, ideally in manufacturing, high-volume, or hourly environments.
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer-service mindset.
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ADP Workforce Now a plus).
- Ability to manage competing priorities across multi-site and multi-state operations.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to plant locations and hiring events.
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Experience with workforce development, apprenticeship programs, or community outreach - preferred
- Understanding of EEOC, I-9, and wage and hour laws related to hiring – preferred.
- Comfort working in a metrics-driven environment with defined KPIs – preferred
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally (e.g., recruiting materials, event supplies).
- Ability to travel between sites and attend off-site recruiting events as needed.
- May require walking through manufacturing areas, which may involve exposure to noise, dust, varying temperatures, and use of required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
- Must be able to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and via digital platforms.
Compensation Range:
$56,700 - $78,000
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job related skills, experience, location, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specifics for each salary range.
Benefits:
PBB offers a wide range of benefits because we understand no two employees are the same. We want our employees to feel empowered to set their day up for success, whether that's in the office or remote.
What We Offer:
Generous paid time off
Competitive salaries and bonus incentives
401K company match
Competitive medical, dental, & vision insurance
Pet insurance
Annual fitness stipend
Unmatched employee discount on all products
LinkedIn learning membership
PurposeBuilt Brands is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.