Talent Acquisition Specialist
Summary
The Talent Acquisition Specialist is a strategic driver of organizational success within the outsourcing industry, responsible for identifying, attracting, and onboarding high-caliber talent across all levels and functions. In this pivotal role, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle—from proactive sourcing and candidate engagement to offer negotiation and seamless onboarding—ensuring alignment with business goals and operational scalability. By leveraging market insights, data-driven strategies, and a candidate-centric approach, you will build robust talent pipelines, reduce time-to-hire, and strengthen the employer brand. You will collaborate closely with hiring managers, HR business partners, and leadership to forecast talent needs, implement inclusive hiring practices, and support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Your ability to navigate dynamic hiring demands in a fast-paced, global environment will directly influence workforce quality, retention, and long-term business growth.
Responsibilities
- Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and develop proactive recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Source top talent through diverse channels including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, professional networks, employee referrals, and Boolean search techniques.
- Conduct initial screenings, phone interviews, and coordinate assessments to evaluate candidate qualifications and cultural fit.
- Manage end-to-end recruitment processes using the company’s ATS (Applicant Tracking System) with precision and timeliness.
- Build and maintain active talent pipelines for critical and recurring roles to accelerate hiring cycles.
- Ensure a consistent, positive, and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring journey.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on key recruitment KPIs such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, offer acceptance rate, and source-of-hire effectiveness.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion by integrating inclusive practices into every stage of the hiring process.
- Stay informed on labor market trends, competitor talent strategies, and emerging industry best practices.
- Support new hire onboarding by coordinating documentation, orientation sessions, and team integration activities.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or HR operations within a corporate, professional services, or outsourcing environment.
- Proven success in filling roles across multiple levels, functions, and geographies.
- Proficiency with ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse, Workday, Taleo) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- High capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with meticulous attention to detail.
- Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search strings, and other digital sourcing tools.
- Knowledge of employment laws, compliance standards, and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
- Results-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous process improvement and operational efficiency.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and support organizational transformation initiatives.