Talent Acquisition Specialist

Functional Area: Human Resources

Reports to: Senior Human Resources Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: $125,000 per year

POSITION SUMMARY

Go Port is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team. This individual will be responsible for supporting the organization's recruiting needs through effective candidate sourcing, screening, interviews, and overall recruiting administration. The ideal candidate has a strong background in full-cycle recruiting, enjoys the hands-on aspects of talent acquisition, and takes pride in identifying qualified candidates and creating a positive candidate experience. This role requires someone who is organized, resourceful, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple open positions while maintaining consistent communication and follow-through. Working under the direction of HR leadership, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will execute established recruiting priorities and help ensure the hiring process remains organized, efficient, and consistent.

This full-time role is based on-site at our Merritt Island corporate campus, with standard operational hours from Monday through Friday.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

• Manage the full-cycle recruiting process for assigned positions, including job postings, candidate sourcing, application review, initial screenings, participation in candidate interviews, coordination of additional interview stages, and offer negotiations.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies using Indeed, LinkedIn, Handshake, professional networks, referrals, and other recruiting platforms to identify qualified candidates.
• Review resumes and applications, assess candidate qualifications, and conduct initial screenings to determine alignment with established position requirements and organization standards.
• Coordinate interviews, maintain candidate communication, and ensure timely follow-up throughout the recruiting process.
• Work closely with HR leadership to execute recruiting priorities and maintain alignment with established position requirements and hiring expectations.
• Maintain organized candidate pipelines and provide regular updates on recruiting activity, search progress, and outstanding hiring needs.
• Ensure job postings, candidate records, interview notes, and recruiting documentation are accurate and up to date in the applicant tracking system.
• Assist with offer coordination, pre-employment requirements, and other recruiting-related administrative tasks.
• Monitor recruiting activity and identify opportunities to improve sourcing efforts, candidate communication, and overall recruiting efficiency.
• Support the continuous enhancement, maintenance, and optimization of applicant tracking systems and recruitment tools to elevate workflow efficiency, applicant tracking, reporting metrics, and overall hiring processes.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate discretion when handling candidate and organizational information.
• Additional duties as necessary to support the recruiting function and the evolving needs of the organization.

SKILLS, REQUIREMENTS, AND CORE COMPETENCIES

• 5+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience, preferably with full-cycle recruiting responsibilities. Marketing and technology recruiting experience is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates across a variety of positions and experience levels.
• Strong understanding of recruiting platforms, applicant tracking systems, and candidate sourcing techniques. Rippling experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple open positions and competing priorities while maintaining organization and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to actively listen, receive feedback, and incorporate direction into recruiting strategies and candidate evaluations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Strong interviewing, candidate assessment, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain consistent follow-through.
• Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.