The Talent Acquisition Specialist is a strategic partner in building a high-performing, inclusive workforce. In this role, you will collaborate with hiring managers and business leaders to attract, engage, and hire exceptional talent across a diverse range of positions, using both active and passive recruitment strategies. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, relationship-driven recruiter with proven sourcing expertise and a passion for delivering an outstanding candidate experience at every stage of the recruitment lifecycle. This is a part-time position (approximately 20 hours per week), with a hybrid work arrangement available after successful completion of initial training.
Responsibilities- Lead full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions, from intake and sourcing through screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding handoff.
- Drive active recruitment through job postings, resume database searches, career fairs, and community and networking events.
- Proactively engaged with passive talent through LinkedIn, professional networks, employee referrals, and personalized, targeted outreach.
- Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers by clarifying staffing needs, shaping recruitment strategies, and providing market insight and guidance throughout the hiring process.
- Evaluate resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates, and conduct structured initial screenings aligned to role requirements.
- Coordinate interviews and maintain timely, transparent communication to deliver an exceptional, respectful candidate experience.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date candidate records and workflows in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
- Build and nurture diverse talent pipelines to meet current and future hiring needs.
- Contribute to employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives that showcase our culture and attract top talent.
- Track and analyze recruiting metrics and share data-driven insights and regular updates on hiring activity and pipeline health.
- Promote equitable, inclusive hiring practices and ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and company policies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, or human resources.
- Demonstrated success sourcing candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, professional networking, and referral programs.
- Experience recruiting for a variety of professional, technical, and/or skilled trade positions preferred.
- Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems and modern recruitment technology.
- Strong knowledge of recruiting best practices, innovative sourcing techniques, and talent acquisition strategies.
- Proven ability to identify and engage both active and passive candidates.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and shifting priorities.
- Ability to build credible, collaborative relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and business leaders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and applicant tracking systems.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently in a part-time, hybrid work environment.
- Service-oriented mindset with a proactive, adaptable, and results-driven approach.
Be Calspan!
At Calspan, you are supported from day one. Our team members enjoy affordable, competitive benefits; four weeks of PTO; 10 company holidays; onsite training; and opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and make an impact.
Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.
The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications. Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
All candidates must be 18 years of age or older, and eligible to work in the United States without requiring now or in the future Visa Sponsorship.
Salary Range (min)USD $35.00/Hr. Salary Range (max)USD $44.00/Hr.Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field
- At least 2 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, or human resources
- Experience sourcing candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, networking, and referral programs
- Experience recruiting for professional, technical, and/or skilled trade positions
- Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruitment software
- Knowledge of recruiting best practices, sourcing techniques, and talent acquisition strategies
- Ability to identify and engage active and passive candidates
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities
- Ability to build effective relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and business leaders
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and applicant tracking systems
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining confidentiality
- Ability to work independently in a part-time, hybrid work environment
- Customer-service mindset with a proactive and results-oriented approach
- At least 18 years of age
- Eligible to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
What We Do
In order to develop the world’s greatest innovations, our customers must overcome many technical challenges to transform their creative concept, into a commercially viable product. To resolve such roadblocks, innovators within the aerospace, automotive, commercial transportation, and motorsports industries seek out the assistance of Calspan. Through our collaborative and flexible approach, diverse skill sets, and unique assets, we assist these innovators by conducting research, testing, and evaluations that accelerate development and reduce time to market. Calspan's diverse workforce has locations all across the country. The transportation division and main corporate headquarters are located in Buffalo, NY and the headquarters for Flight Operations are located in Niagara Falls, NY. Additional test pilot training locations include Patuxent River, MD, and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The Crash Data Research division has breakout locations in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Michigan, Florida, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Calspan Systems provides RDT&E engineering and manufacturing solutions with sites located in located in Newport News and Hampton, VA, San Diego, CA and Ronkonkoma NY. The ASE team provides a host of aerodynamic solutions located in St. Paul MN.
