The Talent Acquisition Specialist executes full-cycle recruitment to ensure the organization attracts, evaluates, and hires qualified talent. This role partners with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, develops sourcing strategies, manages candidate pipelines, and ensures a seamless onboarding process. The Specialist leverages the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage requisitions, track candidate progress, maintain compliance, and support recruitment analytics.
Essential Duties- Conduct full-cycle recruitment for exempt, non-exempt, temporary, and student positions.
- Facilitate structured intake meetings to clarify role requirements and competencies.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies, including job boards, social media, networking, and community partnerships.
- Screen candidates using structured, competency-based methods.
- Coordinate interviews and guide hiring managers on best practices.
- Administer the ATS to ensure accurate requisition management, candidate tracking, and compliance documentation.
- Generate recruitment metrics and reports to support workforce planning.
- Facilitate new-hire onboarding, including pre-employment requirements, background checks, and orientation.
- Maintain recruitment records consistent with EEO, affirmative action, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct exit interviews and support offboarding processes.
- Partner with hiring managers to improve recruitment outcomes and ensure process adherence.
- Proficiency with ATS and HRIS platforms.
- Strong sourcing skills, including advanced search techniques.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities under tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and recruitment compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret recruitment data.
- Ability to deliver structured interviews and apply anchored scoring rubrics.
- Commitment to equitable candidate experience and organizational values.
- Minimum of 60 college credits in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field. Bachelors Degree preferred.
- OR HS diploma with 7 - 10 years of progressively responsible HR experience with strong focus on full-cycle recruitment, sourcing, ATS utilization, and onboarding.
- HR certifications (PHR, SHRM-CP, APHR) preferred but not required.
Work is performed onsite in a professional office environment.
Additional Responsibilities- Support continuous improvement of recruitment processes.
- Maintain compliance with EEO, ADA, FCRA, and DOL guidelines.
- Provide coaching to hiring managers on interviewing and selection.
- Ensure documentation accuracy for audit readiness.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 60 college credits in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field
- Alternatively, a high school diploma with 7–10 years of progressively responsible HR experience focused on full-cycle recruitment, sourcing, ATS utilization, and onboarding
- Proficiency with ATS and HRIS platforms
- Strong sourcing skills, including advanced search techniques
- Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and recruitment compliance requirements
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret recruitment data
- Ability to deliver structured interviews and apply anchored scoring rubrics
- Bachelor’s degree
- HR certification such as PHR, SHRM-CP, or aPHR
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