Talent Acquisition Specialist

Own end-to-end recruiting for assigned requisitions while partnering closely with hiring managers to build pipelines and improve recruiting performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned requisitions, including posting and optimizing job openings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, evaluating candidates, and recommending offers
• Source proactively through direct outreach, cold calling, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed Smart Sourcing, other job boards, networking events, industry groups, and social platforms
• Design and run creative sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill and high-impact roles
• Conduct phone screens and in-depth interviews to evaluate qualifications, experience, and cultural fit, then share recommendations with hiring managers
• Build collaborative partnerships with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and respond with tailored recruiting strategies
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition Manager and business leaders to identify current and future staffing needs and develop proactive talent pipelines
• Maintain accurate, timely candidate documentation in the applicant tracking system (Paylocity)
• Track and analyze recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source-of-hire, and candidate outreach volume to support continuous improvement
• Administer and analyze candidate assessments, including Predictive Index and assessments provided via CMA Consult
• Support employer branding efforts with the Marketing team, including social media content creation, collecting employee testimonials, and promoting hiring events
• Represent the organization as a culture and mission ambassador at career fairs, networking events, and community outreach initiatives
• Conduct ongoing market research to stay current on talent trends, competitive hiring practices, and sourcing strategies
• Follow internal recruiting policies, employment regulations, and best practices across all stages of the hiring process
• Champion inclusion and diversity throughout recruitment activities
• Coordinate with onboarding and HR colleagues to support a smooth transition from offer acceptance through new-hire onboarding
• Build applicant sources by researching and engaging community organizations, colleges and training programs, employment agencies, and other talent networks
• Run intake meetings with hiring managers to define role requirements, success criteria, and the sourcing approach
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers, including arranging candidate travel and accommodations when applicable
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)
• Experience recruiting in the construction industry is strongly preferred
• Healthcare recruiting experience is a plus
• Familiarity with employment law is preferred
• Applicant tracking systems and recruitment tool knowledge required; Paylocity experience is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience tracking and analyzing recruitment data to assess performance metrics is preferred
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite and HRIS systems is preferred

Technologies

• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Indeed Smart Sourcing
• Paylocity
• Predictive Index
• CMA Consult
• MS Office suite
• Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match (after one year of service) for eligible employees
• On-site gym with brand-new equipment
• Personal trainer offering daily group classes, stretching sessions, and one-on-one training
• Catered lunches twice a week, prepared by the on-site chef
• Monthly team events and more

Working Conditions

• Daily in-person presence at the corporate office
• Occasional travel up to 20% for recruitment events, training events, or site visits
• Desk work for most of the workday
• May need to walk or stand for extended periods
• Occasionally required to stand/move, communicate, and identify written information
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds independently
• Performance measured using recruiting KPIs
• May need to move through areas of the corporate office or other work sites
• Juggle multiple recruiting processes simultaneously, including deadlines for specific roles or initiatives
• Must be proficient in video conferencing tools, email, and Microsoft Office Suite for managing reports, schedules, and communications
• Actively participate in staff activities supporting teamwork, unity, and morale