Manufacturing Talent Acquisition Specialist at THE ENTWISTLE COMPANY

Hudson, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Sep, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

10 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Manufacturing Recruiting, Skilled Trades Recruiting, Candidate Sourcing, Candidate Screening, Structured Interviewing, Candidate Assessment, Interview Coordination, Hiring Manager Support, Recruiting Process Improvement, Data Tracking, Recruiting Metrics, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Attention To Detail, Applicant Tracking Systems, Workforce Planning

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Description Job Overview The Entwistle Company is seeking a skilled and motivated Manufacturing Talent Acquisition Specialist to build a long-term career in our collaborative and innovative environment. In this role, you’ll help deliver mission-critical components that support U.S. and allied defense, with your skills, creativity, and impact directly contributing to national and global security. We value talent, encourage innovation, and promote professional growth. This role focuses on sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and supporting the hiring process across multiple facilities and business units within The Entwistle Company and The Hales Group. In this role, you’ll work closely with HR leadership, hiring managers, and operational teams to create consistency and accountability while supporting process improvement. Occasional travel between company locations is required. Ready to make a real difference? Join us. Our Mission Statement To be an essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems, spanning air, land, sea and space, recognized for our specialized capabilities, quality and dependability. To design, manufacture & build-to-print innovative and cost-effective products. To help our DoD, Prime and Foreign Military customers and US warfighter succeed in their missions. At The Entwistle Company, our values—Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment—guide everything we do, from daily decisions to long-term strategy. Key Responsibilities: Recruiting & Talent Acquisition: · Manage recruiting activities for assigned positions across multiple company locations · Source, screen, and coordinate candidates for hourly, skilled trades, technical, professional, and leadership roles · Build and maintain active candidate pipelines for high-volume and difficult-to-fill manufacturing positions · Manage job postings, recruiting platforms, and candidate communication activities · Coordinate interview scheduling, candidate follow-up, offer coordination, and onboarding support · Maintain recruiting activity across both Paylocity and existing manual/paper-based recruiting processes during transition periods · Support recruiting efforts related to workforce growth and operational staffing needs Candidate Screening & Assessment: · Conduct candidate pre-screening interviews and initial assessments · Evaluate candidate qualifications, professionalism, communication skills, attendance reliability, and overall fit for manufacturing environments · Identify potential hiring risks, behavioral concerns, or candidate red flags during screening processes · Assist with background screening, reference checks, and hiring documentation processes · Support implementation and administration of candidate assessments and screening tools as directed · Maintain candidate evaluation documentation and interview feedback records Interview Process Support: · Support structured interview processes across departments and locations · Prepare interview guides, required interview questions, and candidate scorecards for hiring teams · Assist with standardizing candidate evaluation practices and hiring expectations · Coach hiring managers and interview teams on interview preparation, interviewing techniques, and candidate evaluation best practices · Promote interview accountability by ensuring timely interview feedback and hiring decision follow-up from interview teams · Help improve consistency, effectiveness, and hiring quality throughout the interview process · Support positive candidate experience and professional recruiting communication practices Recruiting Operations & Reporting: · Track recruiting activity, candidate flow, interview status, and hiring metrics · Maintain recruiting records, reports, and candidate tracking documentation · Support recruiting process improvements and hiring workflow organization · Assist with implementation and utilization of recruiting tools, applicant tracking systems, and HR technology platforms · Provide regular recruiting updates and hiring status reports to HR leadership Collaboration & Communication: · Partner closely with HR leadership and hiring managers regarding recruiting priorities and staffing needs · Support workforce planning and recruiting coordination across multiple locations · Collaborate with HR teams regarding onboarding, hiring approvals, and staffing activities · Maintain strong communication and follow-through with candidates, hiring managers, and operational leadership teams What We Offer: 401k – 4% match on 5% deferrals PTO – Up to 5 weeks Employer Paid Life Insurance Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave Generous Health Insurance Coverage Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements Employee Appreciation Events Competitive pay based on experience. Requirements Qualifications: · Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred · 3–5+ years of recruiting, staffing, talent acquisition, or HR support experience preferred · Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, skilled trades, or multi-site operations strongly preferred · Experience with applicant tracking systems, recruiting tools, and candidate sourcing platforms preferred · Strong interviewing, screening, and candidate evaluation skills · Strong organizational, communication, and follow-up abilities · Ability to manage multiple open positions and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Key Skills: · Manufacturing and skilled trades recruiting · Candidate sourcing and screening · Structured interviewing and candidate assessment · Interview coordination and hiring manager support · Hiring process accountability and organization · Candidate evaluation and hiring standards · Recruiting process improvement · Data tracking and recruiting metrics · Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills · Attention to detail and follow-through Related Military Job Codes: We value military experience and recognize transferable skills. Candidates with the following military job codes or similar may have relevant experience for this position: · Army MOS: 79R – Army Recruiter · Navy NEC: NC – Navy Counselor Recruiting Duty · Air Force AFSC: 8R000 - Recruiter · Marine Corps MOS: 8411 – Career Recruiter

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly, technical, and leadership roles across multiple manufacturing facilities. Partner with HR leadership and hiring managers to standardize interview processes and maintain active candidate pipelines.