Talent Acquisition Specialist - 3 Open Positions
We are seeking 3 results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialists to join our recruiting team on an immediate contract basis. This role is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process for a variety of sales, field service, technical, and operational positions across multiple locations.
The ideal candidate is a proactive recruiter who enjoys sourcing passive candidates, building talent pipelines, partnering with hiring managers, and filling critical positions quickly without sacrificing candidate quality. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a measurable impact on business growth through strategic talent acquisition.
Key Responsibilities
Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
- Recruit for commission-based sales professionals, field service technicians, operations personnel, and branch leadership positions.
- Develop proactive sourcing strategies to build talent pipelines before positions become vacant.
- Source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, social media, referrals, networking, trade schools, career fairs, and other recruiting channels.
- Identify and engage passive candidates using creative sourcing techniques.
Hiring Manager Partnership
- Serve as a trusted recruiting partner to hiring managers throughout the hiring process.
- Conduct intake meetings to understand hiring needs, position requirements, and market conditions.
- Provide guidance on recruiting strategies, compensation trends, candidate availability, and interview best practices.
- Maintain consistent communication with hiring managers regarding candidate pipelines, recruiting activity, and hiring timelines.
- Help drive efficient hiring decisions while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
Talent Pipeline Development
- Build and maintain talent communities for key positions and geographic markets.
- Develop relationships with industry professionals, trade schools, colleges, and community organizations.
- Participate in recruiting events, job fairs, networking events, and campus recruiting initiatives.
- Strengthen the organization's employment brand through positive candidate engagement.
Recruiting Operations
- Maintain accurate applicant tracking system (ATS) records and recruiting documentation.
- Monitor recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, candidate pipeline health, and quality of hire.
- Ensure recruiting activities comply with company policies and employment regulations.
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Minimum 4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
- Demonstrated success recruiting:
- Commission-based Sales Professionals
- Outside Sales Representatives
- Field Service Technicians
- Skilled Trades
- Operations or Branch Leadership
- Experience managing multiple requisitions in a high-volume recruiting environment.
- Experience sourcing passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms.
- Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS); ADP Workforce Now experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of recruiting best practices, interviewing techniques, and employment laws.
Preferred Experience
- Industrial services
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Building products
- Commercial equipment
- Mechanical services
- Distribution
- Skilled trades recruiting
- Campus recruiting and trade school partnerships
Skills & Competencies
- Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Talent Acquisition
- Passive Candidate Sourcing
- Boolean Search Techniques
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Relationship Building
- Candidate Experience
- Negotiation & Closing
- Hiring Manager Consulting
- Workforce Planning
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- ATS Management
- Data-Driven Recruiting
- Strong Written & Verbal Communication