Job Title: Talent Acquisition and Retention Specialist

Location: Remote

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Director of Human Resources

Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt

Travel Required: Minimal, as needed

Salary Range: $67,000 - $72,300 per annum

Summary

The Talent Acquisition and Retention Specialist is responsible for coordinating and executing recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retention activities to support organizational staffing needs and contribute to a positive and engaging workplace culture. This role partners closely with the Director of Human Resources, hiring managers, and HR team members to ensure a consistent, inclusive, and high-quality talent experience from recruitment through retention.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting activities for assigned positions, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and hiring support.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring process, ensuring a professional and positive candidate experience.
• Coordinate onboarding activities to support new employee integration and engagement.
• Maintain accurate recruiting and onboarding records within the HRIS and applicant tracking systems.
• Support retention initiatives by assisting with employee engagement programs, stay interviews, and feedback collection.
• Analyze recruiting and turnover trends and provide insights to the Director of Human Resources.
• Ensure recruiting practices comply with equal employment opportunity and applicable employment laws.
• Assist with employer branding efforts, including job postings, career site content, and outreach activities.
• Collaborate with HR team members to support organizational culture, inclusion, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, honesty, and integrity in all recruiting and employee-related activities.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

• Talent Acquisition
• Recruiting and Interviewing
• Customer Service
• Communication Skills
• Relationship Building
• Confidentiality and Ethics
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Written and Oral Communication

Additional Competencies:

• Time Management
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Judgment
• Technical Skills

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 3–6 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, or human resources.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting processes.
• Working knowledge of employment laws related to hiring and selection.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with HR team members.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline from an accredited four-year university required
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or recruiting-related certification preferred

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret job descriptions, policies, and employment-related documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to candidate and employee inquiries.
• Ability to write clear, professional correspondence and recruiting materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.