Role Overview
The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for attracting, engaging, and hiring high-quality talent across the organization. This role owns the end-to-end recruitment process, builds strong talent pipelines, partners closely with hiring managers, and ensures an exceptional candidate experience while supporting the company’s growth goals.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Sourcing
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Own full-cycle recruiting for assigned roles, from intake through offer and onboarding
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Proactively source candidates using job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, campus recruiting, and industry events
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Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
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Support workforce planning by anticipating hiring demand and market trends
Hiring Manager Partnership
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Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, timelines, and success profiles
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Provide guidance on interviewing best practices, bias mitigation, and legal considerations
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Facilitate interview scheduling, feedback collection, and hiring decisions
Employer Branding & Outreach
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Support employer branding initiatives and social recruiting efforts
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Represent the organization at career fairs, workforce events, campus recruiting, and early-career programs
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Promote referral programs and engage internal stakeholders to drive participation
Candidate Experience
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Deliver a consistent, high-quality candidate experience from first touch through onboarding
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Communicate clearly and professionally with candidates
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Identify and implement improvements to the candidate journey
Systems, Reporting & Optimization
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Manage applicant tracking system (ATS), ensuring data accuracy and compliance
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Track recruiting metrics and provide regular reporting (time-to-fill, pipeline health, source effectiveness)
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Optimize recruitment processes and tools for efficiency and scalability
Onboarding Support
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Partner with HR Operations to ensure a smooth transition from offer acceptance to onboarding
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Support new hire onboarding activities as needed, including bilingual communication when applicable
Qualifications
Required
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2–4 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruiting
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Experience managing multiple requisitions simultaneously
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Strong sourcing and interviewing skills
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Familiarity with ATS platforms and recruiting analytics
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Knowledge of employment laws and hiring compliance
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Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
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Experience recruiting for both professional and production roles
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Campus recruiting or early-career program experience
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Employer branding or social media recruiting experience
Core Competencies
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Relationship-driven and consultative approach
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Cultural awareness and ability to engage diverse candidate populations
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Strong attention to detail and follow-through
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Data-informed decision making
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
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Commitment to inclusive and equitable hiring practices
