Talent Acquisition Specialist
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist to support high-volume recruiting for roles within our industry. This position is ideal for someone with approximately 1.5+ years of recruiting experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships, and is comfortable managing multiple open requisitions at once.
The Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a key role in sourcing, screening, and advancing candidates while ensuring a positive candidate experience and strong collaboration with hiring managers. Success in this role requires strong organization, proactive communication, and consistent documentation within our applicant tracking system (ATS).
Key Responsibilities
- Recruiting & Candidate Management
- Manage a high-volume requisition load (10+ open roles at any given time), primarily for entry-level positions
- Source candidates using Indeed, LinkedIn, the ATS, and other recruiting channels
- Conduct phone screens, including cold calling and pre-scheduled screening calls
- Evaluate candidates for role fit, culture fit, and minimum qualifications
- Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the process
- Partner with the TA Coordinator to hand off qualified candidates for interview scheduling with hiring managers
Systems & Documentation
- Work heavily within the ATS to track candidates and requisitions
- Maintain accurate, organized, and timely notes on candidate interactions and status updates
- Ensure candidate data and requisition details are up to date at all times
- Track sourcing and pipeline activity as needed
Hiring Manager & Team Collaboration
- Meet with department heads as needed to clarify role requirements and hiring priorities
- Provide candidate updates and pipeline insights to hiring managers and TA leadership
- Support workforce planning discussions for entry-level hiring needs
Community & Industry Engagement
- Represent the company at career fairs and industry events
- Support and lead community involvement efforts such as career days and workforce outreach initiatives
- Build relationships with schools, training programs, and community partners to create candidate pipelines