Job Description: Job Profile
Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Location: RemoteHire Type: Contingent
Pay Range: $30/hr.
Work Model:
RemoteWork Shift: Monday-Friday 8 am – 4:30 pmRecruiter 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
