Posted Jul 10, 2026

Talent Acquisition Associate | Contract

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Remote | Kentucky | 3-Month Contract with Potential Extension We are a growing manufacturing organization to identify a Talent Acquisition Associate to support high-volume hourly recruiting efforts across multiple U.S. manufacturing locations. This is an excellent opportunity for a recruiting professional who enjoys building candidate pipelines, managing hiring processes, and partnering with operations leaders to fill critical frontline positions. This role is fully remote, but candidates must reside within the state of Kentucky or a surrounding state to support hiring managers and operations teams in the region. Key Responsibilities • Manage full-cycle recruiting activities for hourly manufacturing, production, warehouse, and skilled trades positions. • Source, screen, and qualify candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and other recruiting channels. • Coordinate interviews and maintain communication with candidates throughout the hiring process. • Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruiting strategies. • Maintain applicant tracking system records and ensure recruiting activities are documented accurately. • Assist with offer preparation, background checks, drug screens, and onboarding coordination. • Monitor recruiting metrics and provide updates on candidate pipelines and hiring progress. • Deliver a positive candidate experience while representing the company professionally. Qualifications & Experience Requirements • 2+ years of recruiting experience, preferably supporting manufacturing, production, warehouse, logistics, or other high-volume hourly environments. • Experience managing multiple open requisitions simultaneously. • Demonstrated success sourcing and hiring hourly employees. • Experience utilizing job boards, social media, and other recruiting tools to generate candidate pipelines. • Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. • Experience working in a remote recruiting environment is a plus. What We Offer • Fully remote work environment. • Opportunity to make an immediate impact on critical hiring initiatives. • Collaborative and supportive team environment. • Initial 3-month contract assignment with the potential for extension based on business needs and performance. If you enjoy recruiting for manufacturing environments and are passionate about connecting great people with great opportunities, we would love to hear from you.