Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruiter

The Talent Acquisition Specialist role at CycloKinetics focuses on managing full-cycle recruitment across technical, engineering, and corporate positions, collaborating with hiring managers to build robust pipelines and deliver an excellent candidate experience. The incumbent also supports broader HR initiatives during slower periods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for R&D, engineering, scientific, technical, and corporate roles.
• Maintain approved requisitions, vacancy logs, and postings to ensure accurate, timely recruitment activity.
• Source candidates through job boards, professional networks, community outreach, educational institutions, recruitment applications, career fairs, employee referrals, and diversity-focused channels.
• Screen resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates.
• Conduct preliminary interviews to assess work history, education, training, technical qualifications, skills, experience, and salary expectations.
• Refer qualified candidates to hiring managers for additional interviews and selection consideration.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and logistics between candidates and hiring managers.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines for current and future workforce needs.
• Prepare salary documentation, employment offers, and onboarding materials for selected candidates.
• Coordinate and maintain personnel files, new hire documentation, and employment records.
• Facilitate pre-employment processes including reference checks, background investigations, employment verification, and education verification.
• Support new employee onboarding and participate in New Employee Training programs on a rotating schedule to ensure smooth integration.
• Assist with internal recruitment efforts, employee transfers, promotions, and workforce development initiatives.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and leadership on workforce planning and succession planning activities.
• Aid in developing, reviewing, and maintaining job descriptions to ensure organizational alignment and market competitiveness.
• Support the creation and maintenance of job levels, career progression frameworks, and compensation pay bands.
• Maintain accurate applicant records in the ATS, upholding data integrity, confidentiality, and privacy requirements.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and KPIs, including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, candidate experience, and hiring manager satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, employment laws, equal employment opportunity requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and business leaders to understand talent needs and recruitment priorities.
• Provide guidance on recruitment strategies, labor market trends, and best practices in talent acquisition.
• Foster a positive candidate and hiring manager experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Perform duties in a safety regulated environment where chemicals are used.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong sourcing and candidate engagement capabilities.
• Experience with recruiting tools, an ATS (Greenhouse), LinkedIn Recruiter, and diverse sourcing techniques.
• Excellent interviewing, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to interpret technical job requirements and evaluate candidate qualifications effectively.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and reliable follow-through.
• Data-driven mindset with experience analyzing recruiting metrics.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, Organizational Development, or related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of three years of full-cycle recruiting or talent acquisition experience.
• Proven experience partnering with hiring managers and leaders to develop and execute recruitment strategies.
• Familiarity with ATS platforms, candidate sourcing tools, and employment selection processes.

Technologies

• Greenhouse
• LinkedIn Recruiter

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off
• 12 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) savings plan with Roth options
• Basic life, dependent life, and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid parental leave
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Bonus potential

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting and moving of items up to 25 pounds
• Bending, reaching above shoulder level, climbing stairs, and pulling
• Prolonged standing or sitting may be required
• Adherence to safety policies; personal protective equipment provided and mandatory

General

This position is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and work is performed on-site.

FLSA Classification

Exempt

No Outside Recruiters Please

This position is being filled directly by our internal hiring team. We are not accepting inquiries or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies.