Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Talent Acquisition Specialist leads full-cycle hiring across the organization, partnering with hiring managers to build effective recruiting strategies and deliver an exceptional candidate experience. This role maintains proactive talent pipelines, manages external recruiting partnerships, and supports employer branding and recruitment marketing. Using data-driven insights, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will continually refine processes to attract and develop top talent in alignment with business goals. 

Primary Duties: 

Lead full-cycle recruitment for all roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers. 

Partner with hiring managers to assess staffing needs and design tailored recruiting strategies that align with business goals. 

Evaluate and deploy recruitment tools and channels (agency partnerships, job boards, proactive sourcing, targeted advertising, etc.) to support role-specific hiring needs. 

Develop and maintain proactive talent pipelines for high-growth and hard-to-fill roles. 

Oversee job postings, candidate communications, and ATS workflows to ensure accuracy and a seamless candidate experience. 

Conduct market research to assess talent availability and identify opportunities in new or evolving markets. 

Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies, vendors, and third-party partners to maximize effectiveness and value. 

Build relationships with community partners such as local chambers, CESA partnerships, technical colleges, and other networks to strengthen outreach and talent pipelines. 

Negotiate and manage recruitment contracts with platforms (e.g., Indeed, LinkedIn) to optimize spend and performance. 

Oversee background check process to ensure compliance and timely results. 

Support employer branding and recruitment marketing efforts, including promoting the company’s Swagger and culture. 

Track, analyze, and report on recruiting metrics to identify trends, measure success, and recommend process improvements. 

Collaborate with the HR Assistant on onboarding activities to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to team member and serve as backup for new hire orientation. 

Travel occasionally to recruitment events and new branch locations to support hiring and gather local market insights. 

Perform additional duties as assigned, which may include sharing responsibilities with or serving as backup to other HR team members. 

Job Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field preferred.

1-2 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition or recruiting, preferably in multi-site or growth-oriented organizations. 

Demonstrated success sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-quality, culture-aligned candidates, including for hard-to-fill or new-market roles. 

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization. 

Experience with relocation coordination and/or internal mobility programs is a plus. 

Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and the ability to leverage recruiting metrics and analytics to drive decisions and improve processes. 

Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate in a fast-paced environment. 

Willingness to travel up to 25% for recruiting events and branch visits. 

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Human Capital Management (HCM) systems preferred. 

Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Must be able to obtain coverage through the company’s auto insurance carrier according to the company Driver Safety Policy.