Talent Acquisition Specialist – Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of top-of-funnel sourcing for a designated specialty area, ensuring a steady pipeline of qualified and engaged candidates.

• Collaborate closely with the Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist and/or Talent Advisor responsible for full-cycle recruiting in that specialty to grasp hiring priorities, role specifics, and target profiles.

• Conduct market mapping and research on passive candidates within the specialty area's talent pools, competitors, and required skill sets.

• Provide an initial level of candidate qualification (resume review, basic screening) before transferring candidates to the Specialist/Advisor for complete recruitment process.

• Act as a shared sourcing resource across all business roles, adapting support to other specialty areas during high-volume periods, backfills, or urgent searches.

• Create and post job requisitions/advertisements while maintaining precise and timely records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

• Develop and cultivate talent communities/pipelines in the ATS/CRM (e.g., Workday, Phenom) for ongoing and future recruitment needs.

• Represent the company at job fairs, campus events, and other recruitment/branding initiatives as required.

• Serve as the sourcing layer that allows Talent Advisors and Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialists to concentrate on strategic partnerships, candidate guidance, and offer/close actions.

• Regularly communicate pipeline status, sourcing metrics, and market insights to the Specialist/Advisor and the wider Talent Acquisition team.

• Work in collaboration with HR and hiring teams to ensure sourcing strategies align with business objectives, diversity goals, and workforce planning.

• Ensure adherence to employment laws, OFCCP/EEO standards, and internal policies throughout the sourcing process.

• Accurately document sourcing activities, candidate statuses, and source-of-hire data in the ATS.

• Assist in special projects and process enhancement initiatives related to sourcing and talent acquisition.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in recruiting, sourcing, or a related talent acquisition support position.

• An Associate or Bachelor's degree is preferred, or equivalent experience may be considered.

• Competent sourcing skills (Boolean search, passive candidate outreach, LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM/ATS tools).

• Experience with Workday HCM or a similar ATS/CRM is preferred.

• Ability to quickly comprehend the hiring profile, market, and terminology of an assigned specialty area.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; comfortable working alongside more senior recruiters and advisors.

• Capacity to manage multiple sourcing pipelines and priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

• Familiarity with employment law and best practices in recruiting compliance.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is advantageous.

• Willingness to travel occasionally for training or recruitment events.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits

• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities

• Wellbeing Program

• 401(k) plan with company matching

• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability

• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays

• Varsity Brands Ownership Program

• Employee Resource Groups

• Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union

• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities

• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!