Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports organizational goals by proactively identifying, engaging, and hiring top talent.

This role requires full-cycle recruitment expertise, relationship-building capabilities and a strong focus on creating a seamless candidate experience.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, and passionate about connecting exceptional talent to meaningful career opportunities.

Position Responsibilities:


* Support full-cycle recruitment needs including sourcing, selecting, interviewing and offering candidates for athletics-focused roles



* Implement efficient and effective talent acquisition methods and strategies to attract and maintain candidates for current openings and pipeline development in assigned function


* Maintain accurate hiring reports and knowledge of talent market and industry trends


* Conduct comprehensive job profiling sessions with hiring managers to identify target skill sets and prepare participants for the interview and selection process


* Partner with hiring managers on recruiting efforts, hiring efficiencies & recruitment training


* Maintain positive candidate experience through clear expectations, frequent communication and timely feedback


* Assist with development & activation of recruitment strategies


* Attend career fairs & networking events


* Provide expertise to protect the organization against unfair or illegal/discriminatory hiring practices


* Facilitate the scheduling of interviews, including travel and detailed itineraries


* Monitor key talent acquisition metrics and adjust to meet performance expectations


* Foster diversity by promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment


* Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


* 3+ years talent acquisition experience


* Knowledge or interest in human resources and talent acquisition, including knowledge of state and federal hiring processes and laws


* Proficient with technology including MS Suite, HRIS systems, and applicant tracking systems.

Dayforce experience preferred.


* Strong written and verbal communication skills


* Excellent customer service skills in person and via phone and email


* Ability to work with confidential information and maintain confidentiality


* Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple projects and multi-task in a fast-paced environment


* Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues and be team-oriented

Preferred Skills:


* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field


* Bilingual