Temporary Talent Acquisition Specialist
Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a hiring manager who was hard to work with. How did you build a better partnership?
What they are checking: Whether they can earn a hiring leader's trust and push back on unrealistic requests when needed.
Tell me about a time you had to recruit for a salaried or professional role you didn't know much about.
What they are checking: Whether they learn the role quickly by asking good questions, since this job also supports salaried hiring.
What would you do
You're recruiting across multiple locations in the U.S. and Canada. How do you keep track of priorities and avoid letting a site fall behind?
What they are checking: Whether they have systems for juggling many requisitions and know which roles hurt production most if left open.
A plant needs 15 operators for a night shift in three weeks. Walk me through your plan.
What they are checking: Whether they can build a fast, practical plan using hiring events, quick screens and coordination with the plant.
The role includes about 10 percent travel. What would you aim to get done on a visit to one of our plants?
What they are checking: Whether they see site visits as chances to understand the work and build relationships, which improves hiring.
About the work
This role leans heavily on high-volume hourly hiring for manufacturing and construction. How have you filled a lot of plant or trade roles quickly without lowering the bar?
What they are checking: Whether they have real high-volume hourly experience and know how to move fast while still screening well.
Where do you find good candidates for roles like mill operator, electrician or crane operator?
What they are checking: Whether they go beyond job boards to trade schools, referrals, local events and community outreach.
How do you keep candidates engaged so they actually show up on day one?
What they are checking: Whether they understand that hourly candidates often take another offer, so speed and follow-up matter.
What recruiting metrics do you track, and how have you used them to change your approach?
What they are checking: Whether they use data like time to fill, source quality and early turnover to improve, not just report.
How do you make sure your hiring process is fair and consistent across candidates?
What they are checking: Whether they use structured screening and keep good records, which matters for compliance across locations.
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