Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)

Position Summary

This contract role supports recruiting efforts across multiple business areas, including corporate, marketing, finance, and technical functions. The position is responsible for delivering full-cycle recruiting support while partnering closely with hiring managers to execute effective hiring strategies aligned with business needs.

This role is best suited for a hands-on recruiter with strong sourcing skills, experience managing multiple requisitions simultaneously, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Recruiting

• Manage the end-to-end recruiting process from intake through offer acceptance
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, timelines, and hiring priorities
• Support workforce planning aligned with approved hiring needs

Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Development

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify active and passive candidates
• Use job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and external networks to build pipelines
• Apply advanced sourcing techniques including Boolean and X-ray searches
• Maintain and grow candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs

Candidate & Hiring Manager Partnership

• Ensure a positive candidate experience through timely communication and coordination
• Schedule interviews and manage feedback cycles
• Partner with hiring managers on candidate evaluation and selection decisions
• Provide market insights and candidate feedback to support hiring strategy

Recruiting Systems & Operations

• Manage requisitions and candidate activity within an applicant tracking system
• Maintain accurate documentation to support reporting and compliance requirements
• Follow established recruiting processes, policies, and employment guidelines

Market Insights & Continuous Improvement

• Stay informed on hiring trends and labor market conditions
• Use recruiting data to improve sourcing effectiveness and hiring outcomes
• Identify opportunities to enhance recruiting efficiency and candidate experience

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of recruiting experience with full-cycle and sourcing responsibilities
• Experience recruiting for professional, technical, or specialized roles
• Strong sourcing skills including Boolean and X-ray search techniques
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Knowledge of employment laws and compliance practices
• Data-driven approach to recruiting decisions

Preferred:

• Experience supporting corporate, marketing, finance, or technology roles
• Experience with enterprise ATS platforms (Workday or similar)