Talent Acquisition Specialist
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| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$30 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Chicago, IL Chicago, Illinois open_in_new |
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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 sean@marykraft.com 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 recru
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