About the Role
The Talent Acquisition & Employee Engagement Specialist leads full-cycle recruitment for hourly operational positions, supports employee engagement, onboarding, workforce initiatives, and HR administrative functions. This role partners with Operations, Training, Safety, and HR to attract top talent, enhance the employee experience, support recognition programs, and foster a positive, inclusive, and engaged workplace culture. The Specialist acts as an MTM Transit brand ambassador, building relationships to support recruitment, retention, and organizational success.
Responsibilities
- Lead the full lifecycle recruitment process for hourly operational positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding support
- Manage job postings and candidate pipelines through approved recruitment platforms
- Conduct candidate screenings and interviews to identify qualified talent
- Meet with walk-in applicants and provide information regarding employment opportunities
- Coordinate pre-employment activities, including background checks, reference checks, offer letters, and start date confirmations
- Maintain accurate employee records and personnel documentation within Workday and other HR systems
- Process new hires, promotions, organizational changes, and other employment transactions in a timely and accurate manner
- Plan, coordinate, and participate in job fairs, hiring events, and community outreach activities
- Partner with operational leaders to understand workforce needs and staffing challenges
- Provide exceptional customer service and candidate care throughout the recruitment process
- Maintain recruiting metrics and support achievement of established hiring goals and key performance indicators
- Represent MTM Transit at community events and networking opportunities
- Develop and maintain relationships with local workforce agencies, educational institutions, community organizations, and referral sources to build candidate pipelines
- Support local initiatives that strengthen MTM Transit’s presence within the communities served
- Support onboarding activities to ensure a welcoming and positive new hire experience
- Coordinate employee engagement, employee appreciation, and recognition programs to support a positive workplace culture
- Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities that improve employee morale, retention, and overall experience
- Support implementation of employee feedback initiatives and engagement strategies
- Identify opportunities to improve recruiting, onboarding, engagement, and administrative processes
- Prepare reports and maintain accurate workforce data
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments to support operational objectives
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Two (2) or more years of experience in Talent Acquisition/Recruiting
- Experience utilizing HRIS systems, workday preferred
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Skills
- Strong recruiting and talent acquisition expertise
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Ability to engage effectively with candidates, employees, leadership, and community partners
- Strong organizational and project coordination abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent customer service orientation
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated professionalism and sound judgment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
Location
- Austin, Texas
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Two (2) or more years of experience in Talent Acquisition/Recruiting
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or related field, preferred
- Experience coordinating employee events, engagement programs, onboarding activities, or HR administration, preferred
- Experience supporting multiple HR functions in a fast-paced environment, preferred
- Previous Workday experience, strongly preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $65,000
- $70,000
Benefits
- Health and Life Insurance Plans
- Dental and Vision Plans
- 401(k) with a company match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Casual Dress Environment
- Tuition Reimbursement
- MTM Perks Discount Program
- Leadership Mentoring Opportunities
About the Company
- MTM Transit
Equal Opportunity
- MTM is an equal opportunity employer. MTM considers qualified candidates with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, State, and Federal law. If you are in need of accommodations, please contact MTM’s People & Culture.
