Talent Acquisition Specialist

  • Vallourec
  • Youngstown, Ohio
  • Full Time

Make an Impact With Us

At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will lead end-to-end recruitment efforts to identify, engage, and hire top talent across the organization. You’ll be a strategic partner to the business, driving hiring outcomes through structured processes, operational excellence, and compelling candidate experiences. This role goes beyond filling roles- it’s about building scalable systems, activating talent pipelines, and crafting content that helps candidates opt in with eyes wide open.

Your Role at a Glance

  • Manage full-cycle recruitment across multiple functions and levels for assigned requisitions.
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand talent needs and develop tailored sourcing strategies.
  • Own job posting strategy across boards and channels; pilot new sources, monitor performance and ROI.
  • Map and document the recruiting process; create SOPs and playbooks for intake, screening, interviewing, and offers; drive continuous improvement using industry best practices.
  • Own ATS hygiene, requisition workflows, templates, and reporting to support compliance, visibility, and operations consistency.
  • Assist in tracking and improving funnel metrics (TTF, TTH, NPS); providing weekly insights to hiring leaders to inform decisions and forecast needs.
  • Coach interview teams on process, tools, and candidate experience.
  • Collaborate and participate in industry events, info sessions, and job fairs.
  • Partner with HR, Marketing, and business leaders to align hiring efforts with organizational goals, culture, and workforce planning.
  • Maintain rigorous documentation and reporting, use data to iterate tactics and processes.

What Sets You Apart

We’re looking for individuals who bring the right mix of experience, mindset, and motivation:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field; equivalent experience considered. SHRM-CP, PHR, AIRS-CIR, or LinkedIn Certified Professional Recruiter certification preferred.
  • 3-5 years’ experience in full-cycle recruiting, or talent sourcing, preferably in a fast-paced or high-growth environment.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute strategic sourcing plans that attract diversified talent.
  • Proficiency with ATS platforms, requisition workflows, and reporting.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing needs, and work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Strong process orientation with experience mapping workflows, creating SOPs/playbooks, and driving continuous improvement
  • Proficient in tracking funnel metrics (TTF, TTH, NPS) and translating data into actionable insights.
  • Comfortable managing compliance, documentation, and audit-ready recruiting operations.
  • Strategic thinker with a bias for action and a passion for improving systems, experiences, and outcomes.
  • Empathetic and candidate-centric, with a commitment to inclusive hiring practices and transparent communication.

What Powers Your Performance

Success in this role is driven by a strong mix of personal ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We value team members who:

  • Communicate clearly and constructively
  • Collaborate effectively and contribute to team success
  • Adapt to change with a positive, proactive mindset
  • Take accountability and show initiative in their work
  • Demonstrate reliability and pride in performance
  • Prioritize safety and act with awareness
  • Embrace feedback and use it to grow
  • Maintain high attention to detail
  • Drive continuous improvement and challenge the status quo
  • Support and develop others through shared learning

How We Support Your Success

We’re committed to helping you thrive- on the job and beyond. That’s why we offer a collaborative culture where your ideas drive real change, and career mobility within a stable, essential industry. To support your growth and well-being, we also provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
  • Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
  • 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
  • Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions
  • Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday
  • Paid Vacation Time
  • Performance-Based Bonus Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Safety isn’t negotiable, it’s who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don’t cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it’s a promise we make to every colleague, every day.

Job ID: 522811765
Originally Posted on: 5/28/2026

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