Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist Position Summary We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist to support high-volume recruiting for roles within our industry. This position is ideal for someone with approximately 1.5+ years of recruiting experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships, and is comfortable managing multiple open requisitions at once.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a key role in sourcing, screening, and advancing candidates while ensuring a positive candidate experience and strong collaboration with hiring managers. Success in this role requires strong organization, proactive communication, and consistent documentation within our applicant tracking system (ATS).

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting & Candidate Management Manage a high-volume requisition load (10+ open roles at any given time), primarily for entry-level positions Source candidates using Indeed, LinkedIn, the ATS, and other recruiting channels Conduct phone screens, including cold calling and pre-scheduled screening calls Evaluate candidates for role fit, culture fit, and minimum qualifications Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the process Partner with the TA Coordinator to hand off qualified candidates for interview scheduling with hiring managers Systems & Documentation Work heavily within the ATS to track candidates and requisitions Maintain accurate, organized, and timely notes on candidate interactions and status updates Ensure candidate data and requisition details are up to date at all times Track sourcing and pipeline activity as needed Hiring Manager & Team Collaboration Meet with department heads as needed to clarify role requirements and hiring priorities Provide candidate updates and pipeline insights to hiring managers and TA leadership Support workforce planning discussions for entry-level hiring needs Community & Industry Engagement Represent the company at career fairs and industry events Support and lead community involvement efforts such as career days and workforce outreach initiatives Build relationships with schools, training programs, and community partners to create candidate pipelines