Talent Acquisition Specialist

This remote, contract Talent Acquisition Specialist will lead full lifecycle recruiting across technical, engineering, and select non-technical roles. The position partners with hiring managers, builds strategic sourcing pipelines, and ensures a high-quality candidate experience aligned with Thermo’s culture.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers to capture role requirements, essential skills, and team dynamics.
• Design and implement sourcing strategies for technical and engineering roles.
• Source candidates via LinkedIn, social media, referrals, university channels, and tailored talent pipelines.
• Evaluate candidates for technical qualifications, relevant experience, and cultural fit.
• Coordinate interview logistics, gather and relay feedback, and maintain timely communication with stakeholders.
• Provide compensation guidance informed by market data and internal equity considerations.
• Oversee the candidate lifecycle in the ATS to ensure accurate, real-time tracking.
• Conduct reference checks, verify credentials, and maintain compliance with hiring practices.
• Monitor key recruiting metrics and share insights to drive process improvements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of recruiting experience in construction recruitment, professional services, engineering environments, manufacturing, or agency settings.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency with ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and sourcing tools.
• Strong interviewing and assessment capabilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• Collaborative, proactive, and committed to delivering a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license, be eligible to work in the United States, and remain fit for duty.

Technologies

• ATS platforms
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Boolean search

Technical & Functional Skills

• Proficiency with ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and sourcing tools.
• Strong interviewing and assessment capabilities.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• Collaborative, proactive, and committed to a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license, be eligible to work in the United States, and remain fit for duty.