Talent Acquisition Specialist

Pay Grade: 7

Position Summary

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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

Working Conditions

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.

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