Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Senior Recruiter)

At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you'll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that's always looking ahead.

Talent Acquisition is more than filling roles-it's about shaping the future of our business at Rite-Hite. As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Senior Recruiter), you'll operate as a true talent advisor, partnering closely with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to attract and hire high-quality professional and technical talent across the organization. This is a hybrid role (3 days in-office) and will be based out of our Headquarters in downtown Milwaukee, WI.

This role is ideal for an experienced, in-house recruiter who enjoys autonomy, values strong stakeholder relationships, and wants to contribute beyond day-to-day recruiting through mentorship, process improvement, and strategic talent initiatives.

Full-Cycle Recruiting

• Own full-cycle recruiting for professional and technical exempt and non-exempt roles-from intake through offer acceptance

• Lead recruiting for hard-to-fill and niche positions requiring specialized skill sets

• Design and execute targeted sourcing strategies using direct sourcing, referrals, job boards, social media, and external partners when needed

Hiring Manager & HR Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and HR Business Partners

• Provide market insights, talent availability data, and hiring recommendations

• Facilitate structured, bias-aware interview processes

• Proactively manage expectations around timelines, compensation, and market conditions

Talent Market Expertise

• Provide real-time intelligence on compensation trends, competitor hiring activity, and candidate availability

• Understand local and regional talent markets and competitor landscapes to inform sourcing and hiring strategies

Process, Compliance & Candidate Experience

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies (EEO, OFCCP, data privacy)

• Maintain accurate documentation and data integrity within Workday

• Deliver a positive, inclusive candidate experience from first contact through offer acceptance

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Mentor and provide informal guidance to recruiters and stakeholders

• Identify and lead process improvements using best practices and data

• Support employer branding, campus recruiting, outreach initiatives, and key TA projects

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field

• 6+ years of progressive, full-cycle recruiting experience

• Strong experience recruiting professional and technical talent (engineering, IT, software, or similar roles)

• In-house/corporate recruiting experience strongly preferred

• Advanced sourcing skills and comfort engaging passive, highly competitive candidates

• Consultative mindset with the ability to influence hiring managers and senior leaders

• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills

• Experience using ATS platforms (Workday preferred)

• Demonstrated interest in process improvement and using data to inform decisions

What We Offer

At Rite-Hite, we take care of our people - because when you're supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:

• Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.

• Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.

• Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.

Join us and build a career where you're supported - at work and beyond.

Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans. We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.