Talent Acquisition Specialist

At Musco, the industry leader in sports lighting, our motto is “We Make It Happen.” We bring a can-do, innovative spirit to every project we light, ranging from your local Little League field to world-class projects such as the New Orleans Saints Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Mount Rushmore, Iowa State University’s Hilton Coliseum, and Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport.

Musco is currently seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our expanding corporate campus in Oskaloosa, Iowa. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you’ll manage the recruiting life cycle in a way that enhances the candidate experience, and ensures a positive and successful hire for Musco. We are looking for somebody who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, is able to multitask and work efficiently under tight deadlines, has strong business acumen to understand employment needs and trends, and is able to thrive in a fun, fast-paced environment. If you’re innovative, strategic, and looking to grow your career while helping us shape the future of our organization, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do as a Talent Acquisition Specialist:

• Facilitate competitive selection processes by consulting with leaders to understand talent needs; prepare interview teams, develop strategic questions, and successfully select and negotiate with high quality candidates.
• Collaborate with managers and Human Resource Business Partners to identify hiring needs and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions used to develop selection criteria.
• Create and implement sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates, using social recruiting, job boards, career fairs, on-campus events and sponsorship opportunities. Build and maintain robust talent pipeline for future hiring needs.
• Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage candidate information and recruitment processes.
• Promote employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.
• Stay abreast of industry and business trends related to recruitment, maintain compliance with legal regulations and with organizational goals and policies.
• Assist in gathering and analyzing data for HR metrics related to recruiting.

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of related HR experience, specific experience recruiting for Engineering, Construction Management, IT, or other specialized recruiting areas strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to use recruiting tools such as applicant tracking systems, social media, job boards, external sourcing tools.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of AAP and OFCCP requirements, recruitment best practices, and labor laws.

Who is Musco?

Musco is the global leader in sports and large area lighting solutions. From the beginning, our team-first culture has enabled us to envision, create, refine, and guarantee innovative lighting and field solutions. We are forward thinking, always striving to create the next generation of technology.

A privately held company since our founding in Oskaloosa, Iowa in 1976, our supportive and caring culture is based on relationships and creating value. We’re proud to support our team, our communities and our environment through partnerships such as our Mini-Pitch System™ Solution in partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation and our work with the International Dark Sky Association to minimize glare and protect the night sky.

If you’d like to work with a Team that appreciates you, is invested in your future, and supports communities around the globe, Musco may be a great fit for you.

Learn more about what makes Musco unique:

Teamwork is Key to Success at Musco Lighting

Musco Lighting Offers Opportunities to Learn & Contribute

Musco Innovation Extends Beyond Products

What does Musco offer?

At Musco we offer opportunities for meaningful work at a company you can be proud of. That includes supporting learning through on-the-job experiences and options to develop and grow through different roles within your organization. We value our team members and support a work-life balance with flexibility for you to volunteer in your community, attend family activities, or to simply have time to do the things you enjoy.

In addition, we offer:

• Choice of health insurance plans, all with low out-of-pocket costs
• Comprehensive paid leave package
• Profit sharing – variable compensation paid annually based on overall company profits
• 4% 401K match and immediate vesting

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