Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process to attract, identify, and hire top talent across the organization. This role partners closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, develop effective recruiting strategies, and ensure a consistent, equitable, and high-quality candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with department leaders to assess staffing needs and define job requirements.
• Develop and post job advertisements on internal systems, external job boards, and social media platforms.
• Source candidates through online databases, networking, social media, and employee referrals.
• Conduct resume screening, phone interviews, and initial candidate assessments.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and interview panels as needed, based on the position and hiring process.
• For certain roles, participate in interviews and make hiring decisions; for others, support the process by screening applicants and scheduling interviews for supervisors.
• Extend job offers and initiate pre-employment and onboarding processes in alignment with company policy.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and generate recruitment reports as needed.
• Promote employer branding and represent the organization at job fairs and recruitment events.
• Ensure all recruitment practices are compliant with employment laws, company policies, and diversity and inclusion goals.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for high-turnover and hard-to-fill positions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered.
• 2+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, preferably in an in-house
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed).
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities.
• Demonstrated understanding of EEO, ADA, and other applicable employment regulations.