Talent Acquisition & Development Specialist

Talent Acquisition & Development Specialist

Location: Peoria, IL (on-site)

Salary Range: Job Grade 26 - $85,000 - $128,000 (Exempt)

Schedule: Full-time | Monday - Friday with occasional nights/weekends for events

Join our team as a Talent Acquisition & Development Specialist!

Are you passionate about finding top talent and helping employees grow and thrive in their careers? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, unionized, heavy industrial environment where you can make a real impact? If you're a people-focused, adaptable HR professional who values trust and development, we want YOU on our team!

What You'll Do:

Talent Acquisition (~50%)

Partner with plant leadership to understand and meet staffing needs for skilled trades, hourly, and salaried roles.

Lead full-cycle recruitment: job postings, resume screening, interviews, offers.

Build partnerships with trade schools and local programs to strengthen hiring pipelines.

Ensure a positive candidate experience from start to finish.

Track recruiting metrics and adjust strategies to meet hiring goals.

Support compliance with EEO, affirmative action, and hiring policies.

Training & Development (~50%)

Coordinate onboarding for new hourly and salaried employees with a focus on safety and readiness.

Design and deliver training for production teams, leaders, and compliance.

Identify skills gaps and training needs with department heads.

Maintain training records and certifications to ensure compliance.

Support succession planning and growth for emerging leaders.

Promote continuous improvement, safety, and engagement through training.

What We're Looking For:

Experience: 3+ years in HR, recruiting, or training-preferably in manufacturing or heavy industry. Strong preference to experience within unionized settings.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Skills:

Certifications: SPHR or SHRM-SCP preferred.

Mindset: Self-motivated, trustworthy, and confident professional who thrives in a collaborative, ever-changing environment.

Why Join Us?

Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary benefits, FSA, long-term disability, EAP

Paid Time Off - Generous vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time

Retirement Plans - 401(k) with company match starting the 1st of the month following your hire date

Career Growth - Continuous learning and advancement opportunities

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply now and help shape the future of our workforce!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.