Talent Acquisition Specialist - Contract

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Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
Fitness • Software
The Role

At MyFitnessPal, our vision is to be the most trusted brand for improving your health through better food choices. We believe good health starts with what you eat. We provide the tools and resources to reach your weight management goals.

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist - Contractor who will support the overall success of the Talent Acquisition operations.You'll build relationships with leaders, hiring managers, hiring teams, and People Team partners to identify talent that meets requirements and supports MyFitnessPal’s strategic plans. This role will also participate in recruiting projects that drive quality-of-hire, time to fill and provide an extraordinary candidate and recruiting experience.

If you are a highly motivated, results-oriented person that thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, please apply. We’re looking to add talent that can help further define the culture we’re creating: consumer-centric, curious, and always innovating.

This is a 6 month contract position with the possibility of extension

What you’ll be doing: 

  • Manage end-to-end recruitment, including job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring
  • Utilize various channels such as social media, job boards, networking, and referrals to identify high-potential candidates
  • Conduct phone and video interviews to assess candidates' qualifications, experience, and cultural fit
  • Partner with leaders and hiring managers to understand specific staffing needs and tailor recruiting strategies accordingly
  • Build and maintain a talent pipeline for critical roles by proactively networking and engaging with potential candidates
  • Contribute to the company’s employer brand by ensuring a positive candidate experience and promoting the company's culture and values
  • Track and analyze recruiting metrics to measure effectiveness and improve recruitment processes

Qualifications to be successful in this role: 

  • 2+ years of experience within talent acquisition or recruiting. Technical Recruiting experience highly preferred
  • Experience managing an Applicant Tracking System - we use Greenhouse
  • Experience with modern sourcing tools and techniques
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Extreme attention to detail and ability to stay organized
  • Strong work ethic and sense of personal accountability
Exciting Full-Time Employee Benefits, Perks and Culture

Embrace the Freedom: Be a digital nomad, work from anywhere we have operations within the continental U.S. 

Office Vibes: If you prefer working in an office, we've got you covered, our HQ is in vibrant Austin, TX.

Face-to-Face Connections: We value personal connections. Enjoy opportunities to meet and connect with your team members in person to help forge meaningful relationships that extend beyond the virtual realm. Teams meet as often as needed and all of MyFitnessPal gathers annually.

Flexibility At Its Best: Achieve the work-life balance you deserve. Enjoy a flexible time-off policy and work on your own terms with our Responsible Time Off benefit. 

Give Back: Use  your volunteer days off to support what matters most to you. Each full time teammate receives 2 days per calendar year to give back to their community through service.

Mentorship Program: Take control of your career through our mentorship program where, if you’d like, you will be matched with a teammate who can help you scale your skills and propel your growth.

Family-Friendly Support: Embrace the journey with confidence and care. Enjoy our paid maternity and paternity leave, to provide time to balance family responsibilities with your career and take the time needed to strengthen family relationships.  We understand the complexities of starting or expanding a family, which is why we provide best-in-class comprehensive assistance for fertility-related matters. 

Wellness Comes First: Live Good Health is one of our core values. Receive a monthly Wellness Allowance, empowering you to focus on your physical and mental well-being by choosing from a range of wellness initiatives, including dedicated mental health days.

Celebrate Greatness: Your hard work deserves recognition! Our reward and recognition platform empowers peers to acknowledge and reward each other for the exceptional contributions they make. 

Elevate Your Health & Fitness: Get access to MyFitnessPal Premium, allowing you to take your fitness, health and wellness journey to new heights.

Unlock Your Potential: Access our virtual learning and development library, and participate in training opportunities  to continuously grow and enhance your skills. 

Championing Inclusion: Our dedicated DEI Committee actively fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace by setting actionable goals and evaluating progress across the organization.

Healthcare Matters: Your well-being is our priority. Take advantage of our competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits that cater to your holistic healthcare needs. Feel secure and supported on your wellness journey.

Secure Your Future: Benefit from our retirement savings program, giving you peace of mind for your financial goals. Reach them sooner with MyFitnessPal’s competitive employer match.


At MyFitnessPal, our mission is to enable people to make healthy choices. And it wouldn't be possible without our team. We celebrate the unique POV that each person brings to the table and believe in a collaborative and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, military or veteran status, sex, gender, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability. These are our guiding ideologies and apply across all aspects of employment.


MyFitnessPal participates in E-Verify. 

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The Company
Austin, TX
210 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

MyFitnessPal provides powerful tools that make it easier for everyone to live a healthier life by tracking meals and physical activity.

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