Talent Acquisition Lead

Description

We are a medium-sized company with four U.S. locations, serving as a Department of Defense (DoD) contractor with a focus on research & development and commercial coating manufacturing. The Talent Acquisition Lead will manage recruiting efforts across both areas of the business, driving the sourcing and hiring of top engineering and technical talent as well as skilled manufacturing professionals to support our continued growth.
Location:
Locust, NC
Type:
Hybrid

Schedule

Full-time
1st
8am-5pm
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Responsibilities

· Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts for technical, engineering, manufacturing, and professional roles across all company locations.

· Develop and implement sourcing strategies to attract top candidates, including passive talent from diverse pipelines.

· Partner with hiring managers and executives to forecast workforce needs and align recruiting strategies with business objectives.

· Manage and improve the applicant tracking system (ATS) and candidate experience.

· Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and EEO hiring practices.

· Build strong relationships with universities, professional associations, and industry networks to strengthen talent pipelines.

· Lead employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice.

· Provide metrics and reporting on recruitment effectiveness and hiring outcomes to senior leadership.

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Required Qualifications

· 5–7 years of full-cycle recruiting/talent acquisition experience.

· Strong background in hiring engineers, technical professionals, and manufacturing talent.

· Ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.

· Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

· Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools.

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Desired Qualifications

· Experience recruiting in the defense, aerospace, or manufacturing industries.

· Knowledge of DoD contractor compliance, security clearance processes, and federal hiring requirements.

· Experience leading employer branding or talent pipeline initiatives.

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Experience / Education

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field with 5–7 years of full-cycle recruiting/talent acquisition experience.

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Application Form

Please carefully review the instructions for each section and complete each section with as much information as possible.

Personal Information:

Note: The Federal Immigration and Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that DHS Employment Eligibility Verification "Form I-9" be completed for every new hire and that within 3 business days of beginning work every new hire must present to the employer documentation establishing his/her identity and authorization to work. This federal requirement must be satisfied as a condition of employment.

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Employment at United Protective Technologies, LLC is contingent upon conducting a background check, verifying professional work references and drug screening potential candidates.

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Must be able to pass a background check & drug screen.

UPT is a drug-free workplace

UPT offers competitive wages, FREE medical coverage (employee-only option), dental, and vision coverage, as well as a 401K plan (waiting period must be met prior to benefits enrollment). UPT also offers life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, paid sick leave, plus many other voluntary benefits.

3 Ways to Apply

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Online
Click "Details" on the job listing above, then complete the application form or upload your resume.
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Email
Email your resume or completed application form to our HR Dept.
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hr@upt-usa.com
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In-Person
Apply in-person, but please review the application form before coming in.
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Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm
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142 Cara Ct.
Locust, NC 28097
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704-888-2470
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Equal Opportunity Policy

UNITED PROTECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES LLC provides equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training, social, dismissals, and recreational programs. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.

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