Talent Acquisition Specialist

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist to support high-volume recruiting for roles within our industry. This position is ideal for someone with approximately 1.5+ years of recruiting experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships, and is comfortable managing multiple open requisitions at once.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a key role in sourcing, screening, and advancing candidates while ensuring a positive candidate experience and strong collaboration with hiring managers. Success in this role requires strong organization, proactive communication, and consistent documentation within our applicant tracking system (ATS).

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting & Candidate Management

• Manage a high-volume requisition load (10+ open roles at any given time), primarily for entry-level positions
• Source candidates using Indeed, LinkedIn, the ATS, and other recruiting channels
• Conduct phone screens, including cold calling and pre-scheduled screening calls
• Evaluate candidates for role fit, culture fit, and minimum qualifications
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the process
• Partner with the TA Coordinator to hand off qualified candidates for interview scheduling with hiring managers

Systems & Documentation

• Work heavily within the ATS to track candidates and requisitions
• Maintain accurate, organized, and timely notes on candidate interactions and status updates
• Ensure candidate data and requisition details are up to date at all times
• Track sourcing and pipeline activity as needed

Hiring Manager & Team Collaboration

• Meet with department heads as needed to clarify role requirements and hiring priorities
• Provide candidate updates and pipeline insights to hiring managers and TA leadership
• Support workforce planning discussions for entry-level hiring needs

Community & Industry Engagement

• Represent the company at career fairs and industry events
• Support and lead community involvement efforts such as career days and workforce outreach initiatives
• Build relationships with schools, training programs, and community partners to create candidate pipelines