Company Overview

Martin Sprocket & Gear was founded in 1951 by Joe Martin Sr. Over the decades Martin has expanded through machining, fabrication, forging, casting, powdered metal technology, and machined and injection molded plastic of power transmission components, material handling products, and industrial hand tools. Martin has grown to include manufacturing and sales facilities, strategically located worldwide. Martin's philosophy is simple. "Make a quality product, have plenty of it available, and be easy to do business with!" Martin accomplishes this by combining the convenience of regional and branch manufacturing plants with the strength of their distributors.

Position Opportunity

Martin is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their expanding Human Resources team. We are looking for someone that is a self-starter with a passion for excellence and innovative talent solutions in a fast-paced environment. The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for executing recruitment strategy and working with all Martin locations to achieve best-in-class talent for a dynamic and nimble workforce. This position is located at our corporate office in Arlington, Texas, and will occasionally travel for recruiting events and training. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will work in harmony with all leadership teams and report to the Human Resources Director.

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as a champion of the Martin culture and ensure the recruitment process fully supports and emphasizes the culture.
• Serve as the primary talent acquisition resource to plant leadership teams to provide coaching regarding recruitment and retention strategies, interviewing practices and labor strategy.
• Lead full cycle recruiting process (posting, sourcing, recruiting, interviewing & hiring).
• Assist with coordination of successful new hire orientation including education on company culture, how the business works, and policies/procedures that guide the daily lifestyle of our employees.
• Ability to provide recruitment-related training to field leadership teams in a 1:1 and classroom setting.
• Build and maintain relationships with various college programs specific to the industry
• Attend college recruiting fairs biannually; coordinate event details and recruiting strategy, materials & supplies needed
• Partner with HR Generalists in executing offers & coordination of pre-employment process; maintain flow of communication with candidates
• Track various data points within the full cycle recruiting process and offer innovative strategies to enhance the overall employee experience.
• Assist the HR team in the evaluation of current processes & systems for ATS management and process improvement.
• Travel to field sites and host interviews with management and candidates as needed. This position will travel upwards of 30% of the time in the field.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience
• Prior experience recruiting a heavy volume of manufacturing or industrial roles
• Knowledge of employment laws and compliance requirements applicable to talent acquisition practices
• Demonstrated ability to successfully recruit for a broad and diverse range of positions
• Must demonstrate a strong sense of unbiased judgment and sound recruiting skillset
• Ability to work independently and efficiently as well as with limited instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and solve practical problems with analytical nature
• Prior experience using UKG or related HRIS software a plus
• Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task
• Driven, self-starter that can own a project to completion

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability – Ability to modify behavior, as needed to maintain effectiveness in a changing situation; and with varying tasks, responsibilities, or people
• Initiative – Actively attempts to influence events to achieve results. Knows when to originate independent action to achieve goals. Self-starting rather than passive acceptance. Demonstrate the ability to function independently; resolve problems without direction.
• Analytical Problem Solving – Ability to gather and analyze facts and data and draw correct inferences from the information. Weighs alternatives and presents logical solutions to problems.
• Team Participation – Demonstrate the ability to cooperate with others on projects, which require input from various sources.
• Listening – Receives ideas, thoughts, and information from others without interrupting. Shows interest in what is being said and asks questions to ensure correct understanding

Job Benefits

Disclaimers
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by candidates applying for the role of Talent Acquisition Specialist. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of candidates hired for Talent Acquisition Specialist.

Martin Sprocket & Gear is an EEO Employer and E-Verify participating employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or veteran status.