Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Company

Openworks is a dynamic and innovative company that prides itself on fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. With 40 years in business, OpenWorks has earned year-over-year recognition on the Inc. 5000 and Franchise 500 fastest-growing organizations list. We are committed to empowering our employees and enhancing their skills to drive success in all aspects of sales and customer engagement.

About The Role

We are seeking a driven and collaborative Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full cycle recruiting efforts across the organization while supporting broader People & Culture initiatives as needed. This role is responsible for attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent nationwide, partnering closely with hiring managers and the People & Culture team to build effective, strategic hiring processes.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from intake meeting through offer and onboarding handoff
• Partner with hiring managers and the People & Culture team to develop compelling job descriptions and postings
• Build sourcing strategies to attract high-quality, diverse candidate pools
• Proactively source candidates using multiple channels (job boards, LinkedIn, networking, referrals, etc.)
• Conduct phone screens and coordinate interviews
• Guide hiring managers through a structured interview and selection processes
• Manage offer creation, negotiation, and candidate communications
• Ensure a positive and engaging candidate experience throughout the hiring process
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
  
  

Strategic Partnership

• Advise hiring managers on market trends, compensation insights, and recruiting best practices
• Develop and refine recruiting workflows and processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness
• Support workforce planning and talent pipelining initiatives
• Utilize assessment tools (including Predictive Index, if applicable) to support hiring decisions
  
  

People & Culture Support

• Assist with onboarding coordination and new hire experience initiatives
• Support HR projects, reporting, and compliance efforts as needed
• Contribute to employer branding and employee engagement initiatives
• Provide general HR support during peak periods or as business needs evolve
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• 2–5 years of recruiting experience, preferably in a fast-paced or growth-oriented organization
• Experience recruiting on a national basis
• Experience recruiting sales professionals strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Experience with Predictive Index (or other behavioral assessment tools) is a plus
• Strong interviewing, sourcing, and candidate engagement skills
• Ability to partner effectively with hiring managers and senior leaders
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
  
  

Competencies

• Relationship builder and trusted advisor
• Results-driven and metrics-oriented
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Adaptable and comfortable in a dynamic environment
• Committed to creating an inclusive and equitable hiring process
  
  

Summary: We are seeking a driven and collaborative Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full cycle recruiting efforts across the organization while supporting broader People & Culture initiatives as needed. This role is responsible for attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent nationwide, partnering closely with hiring managers and the People & Culture team to build effective, strategic hiring processes.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from intake meeting through offer and onboarding handoff.
• Partner with hiring managers and the People & Culture team to develop compelling job descriptions and postings.
• Build sourcing strategies to attract high-quality, diverse candidate pools.
• Proactively source candidates using multiple channels (job boards, LinkedIn, networking, referrals, etc.).
• Conduct phone screens and coordinate interviews.
• Guide hiring managers through a structured interview and selection processes.
• Manage offer creation, negotiation, and candidate communications.
• Ensure a positive and engaging candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Advise hiring managers on market trends, compensation insights, and recruiting best practices.
• Develop and refine recruiting workflows and processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support workforce planning and talent pipelining initiatives.
• Utilize assessment tools (including Predictive Index, if applicable) to support hiring decisions.
• Assist with onboarding coordination and new hire experience initiatives.
• Support HR projects, reporting, and compliance efforts as needed.
• Contribute to employer branding and employee engagement initiatives.
• Provide general HR support during peak periods or as business needs evolve.
  
  

Required skills:

• 2–5 years of recruiting experience, preferably in a fast-paced or growth-oriented organization.
• Experience recruiting on a national basis.
• Experience recruiting sales professionals strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Experience with Predictive Index (or other behavioral assessment tools) is a plus.
• Strong interviewing, sourcing, and candidate engagement skills.
• Ability to partner effectively with hiring managers and senior leaders.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Relationship builder and trusted advisor.
• Results-driven and metrics-oriented.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Adaptable and comfortable in a dynamic environment.
• Committed to creating an inclusive and equitable hiring process.
  
  

OpenWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.