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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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Posting ID: 1291509407 Posted: 2026-08-28 Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist