Talent Acquisition Specialist (UKG & Strategic Workforce Recruitment)

We are seeking a highly analytical, systems-savvy Talent Acquisition Specialist with leadership capability and UKG experience to help strengthen and scale recruitment operations within a fast-paced industrial and workforce-driven organization.

This is not an ordinary recruiter role.

We are looking for someone who understands that modern talent acquisition requires more than sourcing candidates—it requires strategic workforce planning, process optimization, ATS expertise, and strong operational execution.

If you have recruiting leadership experience, thrive in structured environments, and are highly skilled in ATS/HRIS systems—particularly UKG—this role may be for you.

About the Company

Our organization operates within a large-scale industrial/manufacturing environment where workforce precision, operational efficiency, and long-term talent strategy are essential.

This role supports organizational growth through:

Strategic recruiting
High-volume hiring
UKG / ATS system management
Workforce planning
Talent pipeline development
Hiring analytics
Process governance
Leadership partnership

We need someone who can build recruiting systems, not just fill openings.

Your Mission

You will lead and optimize recruitment operations while serving as a critical resource for applicant tracking systems, hiring workflows, and workforce strategy.

Key Responsibilities
Manage full-cycle recruitment from sourcing through onboarding
Build strong applicant pipelines for operational and leadership roles
Partner closely with hiring managers to identify workforce needs
Utilize and optimize UKG and ATS systems for recruiting efficiency
Ensure job postings remain competitive, current, and strategically positioned
Screen and evaluate candidates with strong analytical judgment
Coordinate interviews and hiring stages

Manage employment metrics, including:

Time-to-fill
Funnel conversion
Candidate quality
Turnover trends
Improve recruitment workflows for speed and quality
Support compliance with hiring regulations
Build workforce partnerships with schools, job fairs, and community channels
Strengthen employer brand
Assist in onboarding and new hire process execution
Provide strategic guidance to leadership on recruitment process improvements

Who We’re Looking For

We need someone who is:

Highly analytical
Strategic
Leadership-minded
Process-oriented
ATS/HRIS proficient
Strong with UKG systems
Organized and detail-driven
Skilled at balancing recruiting with systems execution
Comfortable in fast-paced, operationally demanding environments

Required Qualifications

2–5+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience
Strong recruiting systems and ATS experience
UKG experience strongly preferred
Experience managing recruiting workflows within HRIS platforms
High-volume hiring experience
Strong sourcing, screening, and interview coordination capability
Recruiting metrics and reporting proficiency
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills

Preferred Experience

UKG recruiting modules
HRIS or ATS system optimization
Manufacturing or industrial workforce recruiting
Workforce planning
Recruitment analytics
Employer branding
Process design
Talent acquisition leadership

This Role Is Ideal For:

Talent acquisition specialists with systems expertise
Strategic recruiters
UKG recruiting professionals
Workforce pipeline builders
ATS/HRIS specialists
Recruitment leaders seeking operational growth

This Role Is NOT For:

Transactional recruiters
Resume pushers
Entry-level HR coordinators
Short-term gig seekers
Candidates without systems or UKG familiarity
Individuals lacking leadership initiative

What Success Looks Like

Scalable talent pipelines
Better recruitment efficiency
Improved ATS/UKG utilization
Faster hiring cycles
Stronger candidate quality
Improved workforce planning
Better leadership alignment
Operational recruiting excellence

Why This Opportunity Matters

This role directly impacts organizational growth, workforce quality, and long-term operational scalability.
You will help shape the future workforce while improving the systems and processes that drive sustainable hiring success.
This is an opportunity for a strategic recruiting operator who wants to combine people, process, and technology.

To Apply

Please submit:

Resume
LOOM VIDEO talking about your UKG/ATS experience recruitment metrics or hiring achievements
Process improvement examples
Leadership experience
High-volume hiring examples

We are looking for a recruiting strategist with strong systems expertise—someone who can optimize hiring, lead recruitment operations, and build scalable talent acquisition infrastructure.