Talent Acquisition Specialist

Posted 4 days ago

m force partnersWestminster (MD)

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Senior

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$65,000–$75,000

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About the role

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist

Location: Westminster, MD

Pay Range: $65,000–$75,000

Position Overview: M Force Partners is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist to manage recruiting and new-hire onboarding for production, technical, and professional positions. This role will build candidate pipelines, coordinate hiring activities with managers, and ensure new employees are prepared for their first day and accurately entered into required systems. The Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist will manage full-cycle recruiting, candidate sourcing, pre-employment requirements, orientation, HRIS setup, and new-hire documentation while serving as the primary HR contact for candidates and new employees throughout the onboarding process. The ideal Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist has experience managing multiple openings simultaneously, sourcing candidates directly, and creating an organized and consistent onboarding experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Partner with hiring managers to define position requirements, recruiting priorities, and interview schedules
Create and maintain job postings and source candidates through Indeed, direct outreach, employee referrals, job fairs, schools, and staffing agencies
Screen applicants, coordinate structured interviews, communicate with candidates and agencies, and track hiring feedback and next steps
Build and maintain recruiting pipelines for production, technical, and professional positions
Report on vacancies, hiring progress, recruiting source effectiveness, and upcoming staffing needs
Coordinate approved offers, background screenings, drug screenings when applicable, and position-specific eligibility requirements
Manage pre-start activities, including HR forms, HRIS setup, new-hire reporting, system access requests, and required employee-list updates
Enter and verify new-hire information within applicable benefits enrollment systems and coordinate eligibility information with payroll and benefits
Conduct new-hire orientation and explain company policies and available benefits
Track required acknowledgments, training, and onboarding documentation
Maintain complete and confidential applicant and new-hire records
Follow up with managers and new employees throughout the initial onboarding period
Create or improve recruiting and onboarding SOPs, checklists, trackers, and other repeatable processes
Provide backup support for HR inquiries and other department needs as required

Required Qualifications:

At least 3 years of recruiting and onboarding experience
Experience managing multiple open positions simultaneously
Experience independently sourcing candidates through job boards, referrals, direct outreach, hiring events, or similar channels
Experience conducting new-hire orientation and completing new-hire records and HRIS setup
Experience creating or improving SOPs, checklists, trackers, or other recruiting and onboarding processes
Working knowledge of fair hiring practices, documentation requirements, and confidential handling of applicant and employee information
Ability to build direct recruiting channels and manage staffing agency relationships
Strong organization, follow-through, candidate communication, and presentation skills
Proficiency with applicant tracking or recruiting tools, HRIS platforms, and Microsoft OfficeHigh school diploma or equivalentU.S. Citizenship required due to applicable government contract requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
Experience recruiting for manufacturing, skilled trades, technical, or government contractor positions
Experience supporting high-volume or manufacturing hiring
Government contractor recruiting experienceADP Workforce Now experience

Job presented by M Force PartnersM Force Partners is a specialized recruitment partner connecting top-tier talent with leading organizations. With a deep understanding of engineering/technical, medical, professional and executive disciplines and industry demands, we deliver tailored recruitment solutions, including direct hire and contract placements, to ensure the right fit for both candidates and clients. If this role isn't the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other opportunities at mforcepartners.com. Do you know someone who may be a great match? Feel free to share this opportunity within your network. Equal Opportunity EmployerM Force Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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