Talent Acquisition Specialist (Remote)
Are you interested in joining an organization with a global reach? In a world of shifting threats, Concentric is your trusted ally. Powered by elite professionals from military, government, and intelligence backgrounds. If you are passionate about intelligence, risk analysis, threat management, executive protection, security operations, or business resiliency, Concentric may be the organization you’ve been searching for!
Concentric is a risk consultancy specializing in delivering strategic security and intelligence services. We provide holistic, intelligent security solutions for private clients and corporations globally. Concentric offers strategic advisory services, risk assessments, physical protection, threat intelligence, open-source monitoring, program audits, secure embedded staffing, and training for security teams and intelligence analysts.
Our ultimate goal is to be recognized as the most innovative, capable, and trusted Risk Management partner in the world, and we do this by following these core values:
Integrity – Collaboration - Relationships – Excellence – Creativity - Results
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Concentric - "Your World Secured"
We are currently seeking to hire a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Corporate team in Kirkland! This position allows for remote work arrangements from within the United States. You'll be joining a small, tight-knit team that genuinely supports one another — we work hard, move fast, and show up for each other when it counts. We trust our team deeply, giving you the flexibility and autonomy to own your work, paired with a team that always has your back.
While a Pacific Time (PT) base is preferred, we are truly open to remote candidates across all U.S. time zones. We ask that all team members maintain meaningful overlap with PST core business hours and are happy to work with the right candidate on a schedule that fits.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Concentric's Talent Acquisition team moves at startup speed, with heavy requisition loads, a high volume of interviewing, and candidates and clients who expect a high-touch, white-glove experience at every step. The Talent Acquisition Specialist owns full-cycle recruiting for a demanding portfolio of roles and is expected to keep pace without letting quality or candidate experience slip. This role works in close partnership with the Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, and Global Talent Acquisition Manager, drawing on their guidance for complex searches while independently driving the day-to-day recruiting process.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own full-cycle recruiting efforts across a high-volume requisition load from job posting and sourcing through screening, interview coordination, and offer negotiation for candidates, hiring managers, and clients.
- Deliver a consistently high-touch, white-glove candidate experience through prompt follow-up, clear communication, and attentive support from first contact through onboarding.
- Assess candidates through screens and interviews, recommend them to hiring managers, lead hiring team debriefs, and guide teams to confident final decisions.
- Partner closely with the Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, and Global Talent Acquisition Manager on complex searches, executive-level roles, escalations, and process alignment.
- Leverage Greenhouse ATS and other recruiting technology, including AI-driven tools, to manage candidate records, streamline workflows, and keep hiring managers informed throughout the process.
- Build and maintain diverse, high-quality talent pipelines through proactive sourcing and outreach, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, community organizations, colleges, employment agencies, media, and other channels.
- Act as a brand ambassador for Concentric, representing the company externally at recruiting events, career fairs, university partnerships, and other talent engagement opportunities.
- Partner with the Global Talent Acquisition Manager and Marketing to shape branded recruiting collateral and external talent-attraction strategy.
- Support additional talent initiatives and projects as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field; or equivalent proven experience in recruiting or human resources.
- Minimum 3 years of full-cycle recruiting specialist experience, ideally in a high-volume or agency environment
- Experience engaging with senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives and client hiring managers
- Familiarity with AI-powered recruiting tools and a willingness to adopt and maximize new technologies
- Experience with Greenhouse ATS or similar ATS required; familiarity with G Suite, Monday.com, BrightHire, and Grayscale strongly preferred
- Ability to handle sensitive employee and client matters with discretion and professionalism
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field preferred; equivalent experience in Recruiting and/or Human Resources accepted
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a polished, professional presence that builds credibility quickly with senior leaders, executives, and external stakeholders
- Comfortable engaging and advising senior stakeholders, including C-suite leaders and external client hiring managers
- Excellent customer focus with a positive, consultative, white-glove service attitude
- Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, managing competing priorities and tight timelines with urgency and precision, without letting candidate experience slip
- Highly organized, with proven ability to prioritize under pressure to meet deadlines
- Excellent professional judgment and decision-making skills; comfortable taking initiative and working independently
- Works collaboratively with the broader team to accomplish shared goals
- Ability to handle confidential material while building trust and rapport with all levels of management, candidates, clients, and people from all backgrounds and experience levels
- Curious and adaptable; quick to learn and apply new tools, platforms, and recruiting practices, with fluency in AI tools and modern recruiting technology and a proactive eye for automating and streamlining workflows
- Familiarity with human resource practices
- Goal-oriented and self-motivated
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- The HSA medical plan covers 100% of the premium for employee-only coverage. The PPO medical plan requires an employee contribution for employee-only coverage. For both plans, Concentric covers a substantial portion of the premium for dependents.
- Concentric also offers an HSA employer contribution
- Medical FSA
- Employer-paid insurance: life, STD, LTD, and AD&D
- 401k including employer match & immediate vesting
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)
- Annual Health & Wellness Benefit
- Pet Insurance
- National discount employee program
- Employee Assistance Program for personal needs
- Credentity Protection - Eclipse Digital Protection by Concentric
- Free access to our Risk Intelligence Dashboard and GEAR App. Providing 24/7 access to trusted risk intelligence and remote support, helping you stay informed, prepared, and protected wherever you operate.
- Dedicated Security and Intelligence Training Programs for Professional Development
- Coaching and Mentoring Opportunities
Concentric and SPS Global acknowledge the systemic barriers in the security industry and recognize that removing those barriers will require a collaborative and conscious effort. Concentric and SPS Global are committed to programs and initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, enhancing our organization and the broader community. We are creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Concentric Advisors and SPS Global are committed to protecting the privacy and security of all applicants who submit personal information to us. You can access our GDPR and CCPA policy by clicking the GDPR button at the bottom of our career page.
Skills
As published by greenhouse · 29 questions · 1 written answer
Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter
Short answers (15)
- LinkedIn Profile optional
- What is your legal first and last name as it appears on official documents?
- What is your preferred name if it differs from the one listed above? optional
- Address
- City
- State
- Zip Code
- If your current authorization has an expiration date, please provide the date or indicate 'No Expiration' if not applicable.
- Describe the range of levels you've recruited for (e.g., intern, individual contributor, manager, director, VP, C-suite). Which level are you most experienced with, and which is your biggest stretch?
- You'll interact directly with senior executives and outside clients in this role. Briefly describe your experience communicating with senior leadership or external stakeholders.
- In one or two sentences, what does "candidate experience" mean to you?
- What time zone are you currently based in, and are you able to commit to working core Pacific Standard Time (PST) business hours (9am–5pm PST) on a daily basis?
- Who referred you to this position? (If you have not been referred, please indicate N/A)
- APPLICANT CERTIFICATION: I certify that all information provided in this application is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false statements, omissions, or misrepresentations may result in immediate disqualification from consideration or, if discovered after hire, termination of employment. All credentials, including degrees, certifications, and licenses, are subject to verification. Employment history, including dates, titles, and responsibilities, will be verified with previous employers. Work authorization status will be verified through legally required processes. If I receive and accept an offer of employment, this company will conduct a comprehensive background check as a condition of employment. Background checks are only initiated after an offer is accepted and the required authorization forms are completed. Please type your full legal name below for acknowledgment:
- APPLICANT CERTIFICATION: Please acknowledge the above Application Certification statement by providing today's date.
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- Please review and confirm the following statement: I understand that, to be eligible for employment with Concentric, I must have full authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future, and that Concentric does not offer visa sponsorship.
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship?
- Does your current right to work in the United States allow you to work indefinitely (i.e., it does not expire and does not require future employer sponsorship)?
- If you selected “No” above, will you require employer sponsorship at any point in the future to continue working in the United States?
- Concentric and SPS Global are committed to pay transparency. The pay rate for this position is $72,500 - $80,000/yr. We kindly request your acknowledgment and agreement with the specified pay range. Please select 'Yes' or 'No' from the drop-down menu below to confirm your understanding.
- What is your highest level of education?
- How many years of full-cycle recruiting experience do you have?
- Have you worked directly with external clients or hiring managers outside your own company (agency, RPO, or embedded recruiting)?
- Are you comfortable with a high-volume caseload requiring fast response times (same-day candidate/client communication) as a daily norm?
- Have you used any of the following recruiting tools? (Select all that apply)
- Which Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) have you used professionally? (Select all that apply)
- How would you rate your proficiency in Greenhouse specifically?
- If you provided a phone number, do you consent to receiving follow-up communications via text message (for SMS messages) regarding your application and Concentric's interview process. If yes, you can always opt-out by replying STOP.
Written answers (1)
- Please list all fluent spoken languages.