Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Profile

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Remote

Hire Type: Contingent

Pay Range: $30/hr.

Work Model: Remote

Work Shift: Monday-Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm

Recruiter Contact: Sean Craft I [email protected] I 443-345-3305

Nature & Scope:

Positional Overview

Imagine Staffing is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to support high-volume recruiting initiatives across the United States. This fully remote opportunity is ideal for a recruiting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a proven track record of sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent in difficult-to-fill positions.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for developing candidate pipelines, managing full-cycle recruitment efforts, partnering with hiring managers, and leveraging innovative sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates. This position offers the potential for extension based on business needs and performance.

Role & Responsibility:

Tasks That Will Lead to Your Success

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for a variety of positions across multiple business units.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Identify and cultivate candidate sources through networking, employee referrals, job boards, social media, and direct sourcing techniques.
• Utilize internet mining, database searches, and advanced sourcing technologies to identify qualified candidates.
• Build and maintain competitor talent databases and passive candidate pipelines.
• Develop and implement proactive candidate relationship management strategies.

Candidate Management

• Screen, interview, and evaluate applicants to determine qualifications and organizational fit.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and communication between candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activities within applicant tracking systems.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and recruitment strategies.
• Provide guidance on recruitment best practices, candidate assessment techniques, and behavioral interviewing.
• Support workforce planning initiatives and staffing projections.
• Consult with management regarding hiring trends, retention challenges, and turnover concerns.

Talent Acquisition Operations

• Track and report key recruiting metrics, hiring activity, and retention data.
• Assist with recruiting budget management and vendor utilization.
• Develop and maintain relationships with third-party recruiting partners and staffing vendors.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to recruiting processes and technology.

Training & Development

• Train hiring managers and HR partners on applicant tracking systems and recruitment best practices.
• Provide guidance on system updates, recruiting tools, and candidate management processes.
• Support onboarding and training initiatives for recruitment-related programs.

Skills & Experience

Qualifications That Will Help You Thrive

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years of staffing or talent acquisition experience required.
• At least three (3) years of direct recruiting experience in a high-volume, difficult-to-source environment.
• Experience recruiting for professional, technical, or specialized positions preferred.
• Insurance industry recruiting experience is a plus.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems such as Taleo or similar platforms preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and recruiting best practices.
• Experience with e-recruiting tools, sourcing platforms, and talent acquisition technologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building capabilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.