Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a proactive and people-focused Talent Acquisition Specialist to support the organization’s recruitment strategy and hiring operations. This role will manage candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, hiring-manager partnerships, and candidate engagement across multiple functions and levels.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will work closely with hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and leadership to understand workforce requirements and deliver qualified talent efficiently. The ideal candidate combines strong recruiting expertise with excellent communication, organization, candidate assessment, and relationship-management skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting activities from requisition intake through offer acceptance.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and hiring priorities.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies for technical, professional, and business positions.
• Identify and engage qualified candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, professional networks, and talent databases.
• Review resumes and applications against established job requirements.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings and qualification assessments.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring teams.
• Maintain timely and professional communication throughout the candidate journey.
• Develop and maintain active talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Support employer-branding and talent-attraction initiatives.
• Maintain accurate candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Track recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, pipeline activity, and offer acceptance.
• Partner with HR teams to ensure consistent hiring processes and compliance.
• Assist with offer preparation, background checks, and pre-employment processes.
• Participate in career fairs, networking events, virtual recruiting events, and industry activities.
• Research talent-market trends and recommend improvements to recruiting strategies.
• Support diversity-focused sourcing and inclusive candidate-experience initiatives.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of talent acquisition or recruiting experience.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting processes.
• Strong sourcing and candidate-engagement skills.
• Experience recruiting for technical, corporate, or professional positions preferred.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems such as Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, or comparable platforms.
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and major job boards preferred.
• Strong understanding of interviewing, candidate assessment, and recruiting best practices.
• Knowledge of applicable U.S. employment and recruiting regulations.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Recruiting certifications such as SHRM-CP, PHR, or AIRS are a plus.

Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong candidate-assessment and interviewing abilities.
• Proactive approach to talent sourcing and pipeline development.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong collaboration skills with hiring managers and HR leadership.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced remote environment.

Strategic Support

The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports the organization’s ability to attract and hire high-quality talent efficiently. By developing strong candidate pipelines and partnering closely with hiring managers, this position helps ensure critical roles are filled with qualified professionals.

The role also contributes to improving candidate experience, recruiting efficiency, employer reputation, workforce planning, and long-term talent strategy.

Working Conditions

• Fully Remote position within the United States.
• Standard Monday through Friday schedule.
• Flexible hours may occasionally be required for candidate interviews across multiple time zones.
• Frequent virtual collaboration with candidates, hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and leadership.
• Primarily computer-based work using ATS, sourcing, HR, communication, and collaboration platforms.
• Occasional travel for recruiting events, career fairs, conferences, and company meetings.

Job Function

The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages sourcing, screening, candidate engagement, interview coordination, recruiting administration, talent-pipeline development, and hiring support across the organization.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation Package: $105,000 – $170,000 annually, based on recruiting experience, hiring volume, technical recruiting expertise, industry background, and overall qualifications.

Benefits include:

• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
• Flexible paid time off and company holidays
• Paid parental and family leave
• Remote work and home-office support
• Professional recruiting and HR certification support
• Talent acquisition training and development
• LinkedIn Recruiter and advanced sourcing resources
• Recruiting technology and ATS tools
• Industry conferences and professional networking opportunities
• Employee wellness and mental health resources
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible remote work environment
• Career advancement toward Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Talent Acquisition Manager, Recruiting Manager, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, and Director of Talent Acquisition positions

Why Join Us

Join a remote-first organization where talent, people, and organizational growth are strategic priorities. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will have meaningful influence over how the organization attracts and hires exceptional professionals while working closely with experienced HR and business leaders.

This role provides a strong career pathway toward Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Talent Acquisition Manager, Recruiting Manager, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, and Director of Talent Acquisition positions.