Talent Acquisition Specialist

Join our team where we accomplish great things TOGETHER.

Allow us to introduce ourselves…

The Weidmann Group of companies is active in some of the world’s most vital fields namely energy and medical. Our technology and our knowhow contribute crucial resources to a worldwide market, whether it be leading the global market in transformer electrical insulation, keeping the lights on for billions of consumers, or the delivery of a breakthrough drug through our advanced plastics technologies for medical and pharmaceutical applications.

The role…

The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages full-cycle recruiting for all manufacturing roles, from sourcing through onboarding, while building strong talent pipelines. Several years of proven manufacturing recruiting experience are required. The ideal candidate is solution-oriented, builds strong partnerships with hiring managers and candidates, and provides guidance to ensure quality hiring decisions.

How you’ll make an impact…

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for all hourly manufacturing roles, including production, machine operators, maintenance, and skilled trades.
• Partner with HR and hiring managers to understand staffing needs, shift requirements, and skill gaps.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines through relationships with technical schools, workforce programs, and community partners.
• Source candidates using job boards, social media, community events, networking, and referrals.
• Ensure consistent, timely recruiting processes from posting through onboarding, providing guidance and pushback when needed.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition data, tracking key metrics like pipeline status and time-to-fill.
• Provide regular updates on recruiting progress and identify process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Deliver a strong candidate experience and represent Weidmann at hiring events to strengthen employer visibility. 

What do you bring…

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in manufacturing required.
• Demonstrated success recruiting for high-volume hourly manufacturing and skilled roles.
• Strong understanding of recruiting best practices, employment law, compliance standards, and manufacturing workforce trends.
• Proven ability to source, attract, and hire manufacturing talent using multiple channels, including Boolean search and talent pipelining.
• Solution-oriented mindset with the confidence to provide guidance and push back respectfully when necessary to achieve the best hiring outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and maintain effective relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and community partners.

What do we offer?

• Medical insurance with an accompanying health savings account, vision and dental insurance, PTO starting your FIRST day
• 401k plan with company match, Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance, STD and LTD
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Additional company programs include: Wellness, clothing allowance, computer loan, and tuition reimbursement
• An award-winning atmosphere! Weidmann was named Best Employer of Champaign County
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (preferably Dayforce) and HR technologies.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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At Weidmann we are committed to equal opportunities and growth for all talents. We are convinced that a diverse and inclusive work environment increases mutual understanding and innovation of our business.