Talent Acquisition Specialist (Temporary)
? North Houston, TX
Our client is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their team on a temporary basis. This position will support recruiting efforts across corporate, operational, manufacturing, field support, and professional-level positions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong sourcing and relationship-building skills, and have a proven track record of managing full-cycle recruiting processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle recruiting from requisition intake through offer acceptance
- Source and engage qualified candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, networking, and other sourcing channels
- Build and maintain talent pipelines to support current and future hiring needs
- Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruiting strategies
- Screen, interview, and evaluate candidates based on qualifications, experience, and organizational fit
- Coordinate interviews and facilitate communication between candidates and hiring teams
- Provide hiring recommendations and support offer negotiations
- Ensure compliance with company policies, employment laws, and pre-employment requirements
- Maintain accurate recruiting activity and candidate data within the applicant tracking system
- Track recruiting metrics and provide status updates to hiring managers and leadership
- Participate in recruiting events, employer branding initiatives, and talent acquisition projects
- Deliver a positive candidate and hiring manager experience through exceptional customer service and communication
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience
- Experience recruiting across multiple functions and position levels
- Strong sourcing experience utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter and other recruiting platforms
- Experience working with applicant tracking systems
- Excellent interviewing, candidate assessment, and negotiation skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Ability to build relationships and effectively partner with all levels of management
- Strong customer service orientation and team-focused approach
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience recruiting within the oil & gas, energy, manufacturing, industrial, or related industries
- Experience recruiting professional, operational, manufacturing, and field support personnel
- Experience utilizing Oracle Recruiting Cloud (ORC) or similar applicant tracking systems
Desired Competencies
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members
- Professionalism and confidence interacting with employees and leaders at all levels
This is a temporary opportunity with a well-established organization in North Houston and offers the chance to make an immediate impact on recruiting operations.
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