Talent Acquisition Specialist

You may not know our name, but you know our products.  What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us.  Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About The Role

Zekelman is seeking a driven, customer-focused Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will lead full-cycle recruiting efforts with a strong emphasis on high-volume hourly manufacturing positions while also supporting professional and salaried hiring needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong relationships with hiring leaders, and is passionate about connecting great talent with meaningful career opportunities.

What You'll Do

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions across multiple locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.

• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and deliver exceptional recruiting support.

• Source, screen, interview, and evaluate candidates using a variety of recruiting channels.

• Coordinate interview processes, including second and third-round interviews with management and executive leadership.

• Ensure recruiting and selection processes are compliant with established talent acquisition policies and procedures.

• Create and execute recruiting strategies to attract qualified talent for manufacturing and professional positions.

• Draft, review, and manage job postings and recruitment advertising.

• Conduct reference checks, background checks, and coordinate pre-employment activities.

• Leverage social media and networking platforms to attract passive and active candidates.

• Support diversity, military, and community outreach recruiting initiatives through job fairs and networking events.

• Coach HR and operational leaders on recruiting best practices, hiring trends, and selection tools.

• Track recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill and cost-to-fill, and provide regular reporting.

• Partner with local HR teams to support onboarding and new hire integration.

• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes and hiring outcomes.

• Assist with various HR administration and generalist responsibilities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of recruiting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience recruiting both hourly operations talent and professional-level positions.

• Experience utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).

• Strong knowledge of recruitment strategies, talent acquisition processes, and employment laws.

• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.

• Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for multiple geographic locations.

• Background in a high-volume staffing agency environment.

• Knowledge of Canadian recruiting practices and employment markets.

• Proven success managing high-volume requisition loads and delivering measurable recruiting results.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive compensation.

• Bonus plan and profit-sharing opportunities.

• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with low-cost, high-quality options.

• Tuition assistance program.

• Paid vacation and holidays.

• Employee loyalty awards and recognition programs.

Compensation Range: $60K - $85K Annually

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.  In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

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