TALENT ACQUISITION

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Associate

Reports To: HR Manager

Department: Human Resources

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

We are seeking a results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to design and execute end-to-end recruitment strategies that align with our long-term business goals. Unlike traditional tactical recruiting, this role focuses on building proactive talent pipelines, enhancing employer branding, and partnering directly with business leaders to forecast workforce needs.

The ideal candidate possesses strong direct-sourcing capabilities, excels at engaging passive candidates, and uses data-driven insights to continuously optimize the hiring experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Workforce Planning & Pipeline Building

• Workforce Alignment: Collaborate with department heads and hiring managers to forecast future staffing needs and establish candidate selection criteria.
• Proactive Sourcing: Build, nurture, and maintain warm pipelines of qualified active and passive candidates for immediate and upcoming vacancies.
• Market Intelligence: Conduct market research, mapping talent pools and analyzing industry salary trends to ensure competitive offer packaging.

2. Full Life-Cycle Recruitment

• Sourcing & Screening: Utilize professional networks (LinkedIn Recruiter), job boards, AI sourcing tools, and referral programs to identify candidate pools.
• Assessment: Review resumes, conduct structured behavioral phone screens, and evaluate candidate competency, cultural alignment, and salary expectations.
• Interview Management: Coordinate and facilitate the interview process, guiding hiring managers on effective interview techniques and reducing selection bias.
• Offer Management: Facilitate reference checks, extend competitive job offers, and lead salary negotiations through final offer acceptance.

3. Employer Branding & Stakeholder Engagement

• Employer Brand Execution: Partner with Marketing to maintain our careers page, run recruitment campaigns on social platforms, and represent the company at job fairs or industry events.
• Candidate Experience: Ensure an efficient, transparent, and respectful experience for all candidates throughout every stage of the recruitment funnel.
• Hiring Manager Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to internal managers, offering market insights and regular updates on pipeline health.

4. Metrics & Operations

• Data-Driven TA: Track and report on core recruitment KPIs, including Time-to-Fill, Cost-per-Hire, Offer Acceptance Rate, and Diversity Metrics.
• ATS Management: Maintain accurate data integrity within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure compliance with relevant employment regulations.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 1–5+ years of experience in full-lifecycle recruitment or talent acquisition, either in-house or within a recruitment agency.
• Proven track record of sourcing and hiring mid-to-senior level talent or niche technical roles.

Technical Competencies

• Advanced proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and modern HR tech stacks.
• Hands-on experience working with modern Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, BambooHR).
• Strong understanding of labor laws, EEO compliance, and fair hiring practices.

Soft Skills

• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• High level of emotional intelligence and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret hiring data into actionable strategies.