Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Miami, FL

Compensation: $75,000 base salary plus a performance-based bonus of up to 15% of base salary

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage full-cycle recruiting activities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, results-driven, and comfortable managing multiple positions and priorities simultaneously.

This individual will partner closely with hiring managers, develop effective sourcing strategies, identify and engage qualified candidates, and provide an excellent experience throughout the recruitment and hiring process.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate presentation, offer coordination, and onboarding support.
• Recruit for multiple positions simultaneously while meeting established deadlines and hiring goals.
• Source qualified candidates through applicant databases, job boards, professional networks, social media platforms, referrals, and direct outreach.
• Communicate with prospective candidates by phone, email, video conference, and in person.
• Review résumés and conduct structured interviews to evaluate candidates’ experience, qualifications, competencies, and organizational fit.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements, business needs, and ideal candidate profiles.
• Create accurate and compelling job descriptions and employment advertisements.
• Apply behavioral and competency-based interviewing techniques to assess candidate qualifications.
• Conduct reference checks and review relevant professional sources to develop a comprehensive understanding of prospective candidates.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and anticipated hiring needs.
• Develop professional relationships with colleges, universities, industry associations, and community organizations.
• Participate in career fairs, networking events, and other recruiting initiatives.
• Prepare and communicate competitive employment offers to selected candidates.
• Maintain accurate and timely candidate information within the applicant tracking system.
• Track recruiting activity, hiring metrics, pipeline movement, and other performance indicators.
• Provide candidates and hiring managers with consistent communication and a professional, responsive recruitment experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three years of corporate, agency, high-volume, or executive recruiting experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple open positions and a high volume of candidate activity.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, job boards, LinkedIn, and other social media recruiting tools.
• Strong sourcing skills, including experience using direct outreach, cold calling, and warm calling methods.
• Excellent interviewing, candidate assessment, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to track recruiting metrics, analyze data, and use information to improve recruiting strategies.
• Professional and courteous demeanor in person, over the phone, and through written communication.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with hiring managers and internal teams.
• Ability to perform under pressure and prioritize effectively in a demanding, fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, accountability, and integrity.
• Bilingual English and Spanish skills are a plus.