Talent Acquisition Specialist

Competencies & Skills

• Full-Cycle Recruiting – Independently manages requisition intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offers, and onboarding handoff
• Organization & Execution – Effectively manages multiple open requisitions, candidate pipelines, deadlines, and hiring priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Candidate & Hiring Manager Experience – Delivers clear, responsive, and professional communication throughout the recruiting process
• Accountability – Takes ownership of assigned searches and recruiting workflows, proactively follows up, and drives activity to completion
• ATS & Recruiting Data – Maintains accurate requisitions, candidate records, dispositions, and recruiting activity in UKG Recruiting Gateway
• Collaboration – Builds productive working relationships with hiring managers, Human Resources, candidates, and cross-functional partners
• Adaptability – Responds effectively to shifting hiring priorities, evolving processes, and changing business needs
• Confidentiality & Judgment – Handles sensitive candidate, compensation, and employee information with discretion and sound judgment

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Talent Acquisition

• Own full-cycle recruiting for assigned requisitions, from hiring manager intake and sourcing strategy through screening, interviews, selection, offers, and onboarding handoff
• Proactively source and engage candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, professional networks, direct outreach, and talent pipelines
• Evaluate resumes, conduct substantive candidate screens, assess role alignment, and present qualified shortlists with clear recommendations
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify requirements, calibrate candidate profiles, coordinate interviews, and maintain momentum throughout selection
• Prepare and coordinate offer approvals and documentation, support offer discussions and acceptance, and communicate next steps to candidates
• Coordinate background checks and pre-employment requirements, ensuring a timely, organized handoff to Human Resources and onboarding partners
• Build and maintain active candidate pipelines; track recruiting progress, follow up on decisions, and address stalled searches or hiring risks proactively

Recruiting Execution & Candidate Experience

• Lead consistent candidate communications and follow-through from initial outreach through offer acceptance and onboarding handoff
• Advise hiring managers on recruiting progress, market feedback, candidate availability, and practical adjustments to sourcing strategy
• Manage job postings and requisition activity to support timely launches, accurate advertisements, and effective applicant flow
• Maintain interview materials, candidate summaries, offer templates, and recruiting trackers that support efficient hiring decisions
• Support high-volume hiring, targeted sourcing campaigns, employee referrals, and other talent acquisition initiatives as business needs evolve
• Partner with Human Resources, IT, Payroll, and hiring teams to ensure smooth recruiting-to-onboarding transitions without owning broader HR administration

Applicant Tracking System (ATS) & Recruiting Data

• Use UKG Recruiting Gateway to manage assigned requisitions, candidate stages, interview activity, and recruiting workflows
• Keep candidate profiles, notes, status changes, dispositions, and required recruiting documentation complete and accurate
• Maintain job postings and standard recruiting templates within the ATS; escalate technical or configuration issues to the appropriate system owner
• Conduct basic checks of candidate and requisition data to support accurate reporting and compliant recruiting records
• Provide feedback on ATS usability, workflow improvements, and recruiting process efficiency
• Maintain straightforward recruiting process documentation and trackers as needed
• Support basic recruiting activity reporting and pipeline visibility using available ATS tools

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on full-cycle recruiting experience, including sourcing, screening, hiring manager partnership, and offer coordination
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage requisitions and candidate pipelines; UKG Recruiting Gateway experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple requisitions, candidate pipelines, interviews, offers, and hiring deadlines with strong attention to detail
• Experience preparing offer documentation and coordinating pre-employment and onboarding activities preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with candidates, hiring managers, employees, and leadership
• Ability to maintain accurate recruiting data, documentation, and system records while handling confidential information with discretion and sound judgment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Comfort using ATS tools, sourcing platforms, and recruiting technology to manage hiring activity and maintain accurate records
• Ability to independently own recruiting searches, prioritize multiple openings, and partner effectively with hiring managers and Human Resources
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered