Talent Acquisition Specialist

Velocity

Talent Acquisition Specialist responsible for full-cycle recruitment for Velocity's classic car business. Partnering with hiring managers, developing talent pipelines, and enhancing the candidate experience in a hybrid role.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timePensacola • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage full-cycle recruiting for all assigned positions.
Partner with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies and hiring plans.
Create and manage job postings across multiple platforms.
Source passive candidates through networking, social media, referrals, and outreach campaigns.
Screen resumes and conduct initial interviews.
Coordinate hiring manager interviews and candidate assessments.
Facilitate offer presentation and negotiation.
Maintain accurate recruiting documentation and ATS records.
Develop relationships with trade schools, technical colleges, military transition programs, and workforce development organizations.
Build talent pipelines for production, technician, leadership, and corporate roles.
Maintain candidate pools for future hiring needs.
Attend career fairs, networking events, and industry functions.
Promote Velocity's culture and career opportunities through social media and recruiting events.
Partner with Marketing on recruitment campaigns.
Create content supporting employment branding efforts.
Gather candidate feedback to improve recruiting processes.
Ensure consistent communication throughout the hiring process.
Deliver a professional and engaging candidate experience.
Coordinate interview logistics and scheduling.
Conduct candidate surveys and analyze feedback.
Track recruiting KPIs including: Time-to-fill, Cost-per-hire, Source effectiveness, Offer acceptance rates, New hire retention.
Provide monthly recruiting reports and recommendations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required 2-4 years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience.
Experience managing multiple requisitions simultaneously.
Strong interviewing and relationship-building skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Experience using ATS systems and recruiting platforms.
Comprehensive knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
Preferred Degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
Manufacturing, automotive, skilled trades, or industrial recruiting experience.
Experience recruiting both hourly and salaried positions.
LinkedIn Recruiter experience.
SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential or similar certification.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health & Wellness: Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability/Aflac available after 60 days
Retirement: 401(k) with company match after 6 months at next enrollment period
Paid Time Off: Paid time off and paid holidays
Additional Perks: Company sponsored events, tool program, merchandise discounts, friendly team environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

recruitingtalent acquisitioninterviewingresume screeningcandidate assessmentoffer negotiationrecruiting KPIsemployment lawsHR best practicescontent creation

Soft Skills

relationship-buildingcommunicationorganizational skillscandidate experiencenetworkingfeedback analysisstrategic planningcollaborationproblem-solvingengagement

Certifications

SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential