Company Description
Build the team behind the work that matters.
At Senior Metal Bellows, innovation has been our craft for more than 70 years. We design and manufacture custom metal bellows for aerospace, defense, energy, and other industries where failure isn’t an option. Every hire matters. Every role supports work that has to be right the first time.
We’re looking for a hands-on Talent Acquisition partner who wants to own recruiting from end to end—hourly, exempt, technical, and leadership—while helping create smarter, stronger hiring practices for a growing manufacturing business.
Job Description
What You’ll Do.
- Independently own full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, sourcing top talent, conducting screenings, facilitating the selection process, and overseeing offer negotiations to ensure a seamless hiring experience
- Serve as a partner and trusted advisor to our internal leaders in the hiring process
- Develop and execute creative and effective sourcing strategies to identify top talent and proactively build strong pipelines to fill current and future hiring needs
- Conduct thorough phone screens and interviews to assess candidate skills, experience, and alignment to Metal Bellows
- Coordinate and schedule virtual and in-person interviews while providing an exceptional candidate experience that promotes our brand and values
- Leverage data and insights to analyze recruitment metrics, such as hiring funnel activity, and make data-driven decisions to constantly improve the process
- Work closely with our HR team to ensure a seamless and positive onboarding experience for new hires
- Build and nurture long-term partnerships with local colleges, technical schools, and trade programs to create a steady pipeline of manufacturing, engineering, and skilled-trade talent.
- Serve as the face of Senior Metal Bellows with external partners, educators, workforce boards, veterans’ programs, and community organization, to strengthen our employer brand.
- Be a valued partner to the HR team to support shared priorities and evolving business needs.
What You'll Bring.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, organize competing demands, and deliver high-quality work within established timelines.
- Collaborative mindset with a genuine interest in partnering with business leaders and peers to achieve shared goals.
- Highly organized approach that keeps processes moving forward and deadlines on track.
- Self-starter mentality—able to take ownership of tasks, work independently, and follow through to completion.
- Clear and professional communication style that creates positive experiences for candidates and internal stakeholders.
- Adaptability in a dynamic environment, with comfort adjusting to shifting priorities and evolving business needs.
- Commitment to recruitment and candidate experience, with a focus on fairness, transparency, and responsiveness.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to ask the right questions, engage the right partners, and drive efficient outcomes.
- Positive, team-oriented presence that contributes to a respectful, engaging, and high-energy workplace culture.
Qualifications
Required
What You Have
- Minimum 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including hourly and exempt roles
- Experience recruiting in a manufacturing, industrial, or technical environment
- Proficiency with an Applicant Tracking System and sourcing tools (SmartRecruiters a big plus!)
- Proven interviewing, assessment, and offer negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities with a high sense of urgency
- Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with hiring managers and candidates
Preferred
- Experience recruiting skilled trades, engineering, or production leadership roles
- Campus, trade school, or community partnership experience
- Knowledge of regulated manufacturing environments (AS9100, ITAR, ISO, or similar)
- PHR or SHRM certification
Additional Information
Hiring Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000
Trade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions ), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.
To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems. Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor
