Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Hybrid - Farmers Branch, TX) works as a dedicated sourcing partner within Varsity Brands’ Talent Acquisition team.

Responsibilities

• Own top-of-funnel sourcing for an assigned specialty area and build a consistent pipeline of qualified, engaged candidates.
• Partner with the Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist and/or Talent Advisor responsible for full-cycle recruiting to align on hiring priorities, role nuances, and target profiles.
• Perform market mapping and passive candidate research focused on specialty talent pools, competitors, and required skill sets.
• Deliver an initial qualification step by conducting resume review and basic screening, then hand off qualified candidates for full-cycle progression.
• Serve as a shared sourcing resource across business roles, flexing support for surges, backfills, and time-sensitive searches.
• Create and post requisitions/advertisements and maintain accurate, timely ATS records.
• Build and nurture talent communities/pipelines in ATS/CRM (examples listed: Workday, Phenom) for future and recurring hiring needs.
• Represent the company at job fairs, campus events, and other recruiting/branding events as needed.
• Act as the sourcing layer that enables Talent Advisors and Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialists to focus on strategic partnership, candidate advisement, and offer/close activities.
• Provide regular updates on pipeline status, sourcing metrics, and market insights to the owning Specialist/Advisor and broader Talent Acquisition team.
• Collaborate with HR and hiring teams to ensure sourcing approaches align with business goals, diversity objectives, and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, OFCCP/EEO requirements, and internal policies during sourcing.
• Maintain documentation of sourcing activity, candidate dispositions, and source-of-hire data in the ATS.
• Support special projects and process-improvement initiatives related to sourcing and talent acquisition.

Requirements

• Solid sourcing skills including Boolean search, passive candidate outreach, LinkedIn Recruiter, and CRM/ATS tools.
• Experience using Workday HCM or similar ATS/CRM preferred.
• Ability to quickly learn the hiring profile, market, and language of an assigned specialty area.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; comfortable partnering with senior recruiters and advisors.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing pipelines/priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Working familiarity with employment law and recruiting compliance best practices.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is helpful.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for training or recruiting events.
• 2+ years of experience in recruiting, sourcing, or a related talent acquisition support role.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Phenom CRM or similar ATS/sourcing tools is a plus.
• PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP, or AIRS sourcing certification is a plus.

Technologies

• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• ATS/CRM: Workday, Phenom
• Workday HCM
• Phenom CRM
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job Type & Location

• Job Type: contract
• Location: Hybrid - Farmers Branch, TX

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution and/or FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment

Our Values

• Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.
• Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.
• Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.
• Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.
• Innovation - We never stop striving to be better for ourselves and our community.
• Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

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