Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports the organization’s recruiting activities by serving as an initial point of contact for job applicants and coordinating the interview process. The primary responsibilities of this position include reviewing applications, conducting initial candidate screenings, assessing basic qualifications and interest, and scheduling interviews with hiring managers and interview teams.

What You Will Do

Review resumes and applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for open positions. Conduct initial phone or virtual screenings with prospective candidates. Assess candidates' relevant experience, skills, qualifications, work authorization, availability, compensation expectations, shift preferences, and general interest in the position.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role is ideal for an organized, responsive, and people-oriented professional who can manage a high volume of candidates while providing a positive candidate experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Liberal Arts, or a related field.
• 1+ year of experience in recruiting, HR coordination, staffing, customer service, administrative support, or a similar professional environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with candidates by phone, email, video, and in person.
• Ability to conduct structured candidate screenings and evaluate candidates against established job requirements.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume recruiting environment.
• Strong customer-service orientation and commitment to providing a positive candidate experience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive candidate and employee information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

• Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans
• Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
• Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year
• Relocation packages available within the United States