Job Title: Talent Acquisition Coordinator (18 Month Contract)
Reports To: Talent Acquisition Lead
Direct Reports: None
Salary: $60,000-70,000
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a Talent Coordinator to support high-volume recruitment within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for full-cycle recruitment of hourly production roles and early-career talent, while also providing support on salaried hiring as needed.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring hiring targets are met, maintaining recruitment systems and data accuracy, and delivering a strong candidate experience throughout the process.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Talent Coordination
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for high-volume hourly roles, ensuring staffing levels align with operational needs
- Screen, assess, and shortlist candidates using an applicant tracking system (ATS)
- Conduct phone screens and coordinate interviews with hiring teams
- Maintain regular communication with candidates, addressing inquiries and ensuring a positive experience
- Complete reference checks and support offer stage coordination
Onboarding & Administration
- Coordinate onboarding activities, including scheduling orientations and preparing new hire documentation
- Partner with internal teams to ensure a smooth onboarding experience
- Maintain accurate and organized candidate records within the ATS and internal tracking tools
- Track recruitment metrics and generate reports to support hiring decisions
Job Posting & Talent Pipeline Development
- Manage and update internal and external job postings across multiple platforms
- Support the recruitment of co-op or early-career talent, including coordination of related administrative processes
- Attend career fairs and networking events to build candidate pipelines
- Assist in developing talent pools for ongoing and future hiring needs
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with hiring managers to align on recruitment needs, timelines, and candidate feedback
- Coordinate scheduling for interviews, site visits, or plant tours where applicable
- Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders on recruitment progress
Projects & Continuous Improvement
- Support recruitment-related projects and process improvements
- Assist with workforce planning initiatives and tracking
- Provide backup support to the Talent Acquisition Lead when required
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field; HR designation considered an asset
- 2–5 years of experience in high-volume, in-house recruitment
- Experience supporting hiring within manufacturing, production, or similar environments is preferred
- Strong understanding of full-cycle recruitment processes and employment standards
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with ATS platforms
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills and a customer-service-oriented approach
- High level of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information
Core Competencies
Service Orientation
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to delivering a positive candidate and stakeholder experience
Accountability & Initiative
- Takes ownership of tasks and demonstrates a proactive, solutions-focused approach
Communication
- Communicates clearly and effectively with candidates and internal stakeholders
Working Environment
- Fast-paced, high-volume recruitment environment
- Flexibility required, including occasional evenings or weekends to support hiring needs
Success Measures
- Achievement of hiring targets and reduction in vacancy levels
- Timely and accurate recruitment tracking and reporting
- Positive candidate and hiring manager feedback
- Contribution to reducing early turnover through effective hiring practices
De Lacy Executive Recruitment offers professional recruitment services for employers and candidates in Food & Beverage Processing and Agriculture. The De Lacy Executive team of professionals are committed to exceeding the expectations of those we serve. For more information about our services please call 800.672.8552 or email advisor@delacyexecutive.com