A Talent Acquisition Specialist is a strategic HR professional responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent to meet organizational needs. They play a critical role in building a competitive workforce by ensuring the right candidates are placed in the right roles, directly contributing to the company's growth and long-term success.
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What is a Talent Acquisition Specialist?
A Talent Acquisition Specialist is a specialized human resources professional focused on finding, engaging, and hiring qualified candidates to fill open positions within an organization. Unlike general recruiters, they often take a more strategic, long-term approach to talent sourcing, working closely with hiring managers to understand business objectives and develop effective recruitment strategies. They are experts in candidate relationship management, employer branding, and market trends, ensuring the company remains competitive in attracting top-tier talent.
What does a Talent Acquisition Specialist do?
A Talent Acquisition Specialist manages the full-cycle recruitment process, which includes developing job descriptions, posting openings on relevant platforms, and utilizing various sourcing methods such as social media, job boards, and professional networks to identify potential candidates. They screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate with hiring managers to evaluate applicants' skills and cultural fit. Additionally, they build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for future opportunities, negotiate job offers, and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process. They also analyze recruitment metrics to improve strategies and stay updated on industry trends to attract diverse and high-quality talent.
Job Overview
As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and executing recruitment strategies to attract top talent across various departments. You will partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, manage the full-cycle recruitment process, and ensure a positive candidate experience while maintaining compliance with US employment laws and regulations.
1. Manage end-to-end recruitment process from sourcing to offer stage
2. Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies including LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and professional networks
3. Conduct competency-based interviews and coordinate hiring team evaluations
4. Build and maintain pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future openings
5. Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and create effective job descriptions
6. Track and analyze recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire)
7. Ensure compliance with EEOC, OFCCP, and other federal/state employment regulations
8. Manage applicant tracking system (ATS) data integrity and reporting
9. Represent company at career fairs, university recruiting events, and industry conferences
10. Negotiate offers and facilitate onboarding process for new hires
1. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
2. 3+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience in US market
3. Proven expertise with ATS systems (Greenhouse, Lever, or Workday)
4. Strong knowledge of US employment laws (EEO, ADA, FMLA, FLSA)
5. Experience with behavioral and competency-based interviewing techniques
6. Excellent sourcing skills using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and social media
7. Demonstrated ability to manage 15+ requisitions simultaneously
8. Strong metrics-driven approach to recruitment
9. Professional certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar) preferred but not required
Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience in high-volume recruiting (50+ positions annually)
2. Background in specific industry sectors (technology, healthcare, or finance)
3. Experience with diversity and inclusion recruitment strategies
4. Knowledge of employer branding and recruitment marketing techniques
5. Experience with international hiring and visa sponsorship processes
6. Advanced proficiency with recruitment analytics and reporting tools
7. Master's degree in Human Resources or related field
8. Experience in both corporate and agency recruitment environments
Bonus Skills
1. Certification in advanced recruitment techniques (AIRS, CIR, CDR)
2. Experience with recruitment process automation and AI tools
3. Bilingual capabilities (Spanish, Mandarin, or other in-demand languages)
4. Strong network in specific professional communities or industries
5. Experience with campus recruiting and university relations programs
6. Proficiency with video interviewing platforms and virtual recruitment events
7. Background in talent market analysis and compensation benchmarking
8. Experience with employee referral program management and optimization
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