Talent acquisition specialist

Job Title: Talent Acquisition SpecialistJob Description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing the full life-cycle recruiting process, which includes recruiting, screening, recommending placements, and onboarding staff. This role requires collaboration with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to determine staffing needs and ensure a seamless hiring experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to determine staffing needs.

• Screen resumes and conduct interviews by phone or in person.

• Administer appropriate testing and reference/ background checks.

• Make recommendations for hire or no hire and deliver employment offers for both exempt and nonexempt positions.

• Utilize traditional and nontraditional resources such as career fairs and online job fairs to identify and attract quality candidates.

• Collaborate with Sourcing Specialists to provide a diverse slate of qualified candidates.

• Manage the internal transfer process, including interview coordination and transfer offer letters.

• Follow up with candidates and hiring managers to obtain feedback on the recruiting process.

• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external clients to achieve staffing goals.

• Communicate employment information, including benefits, compensation, and non-compete agreements, during employment offer delivery.

• Ensure onboarding and new hire orientation processes are completed.

• Work with hiring managers to ensure compliance with federal/state laws and regulations, including affirmative action plan compliance.

• Manage current candidate activity in the applicant tracking system (ATS).

• Maintain application/resume files and retention according to company policy.

• Maintain memberships and affiliations with trade/professional organizations related to the industry.

• Participate in the development of annual Affirmative Action Plans.

• Suggest and implement ongoing process improvements for an effective, efficient, and compliant recruiting process.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in recruiting, talent acquisition, and full-cycle recruiting.

• Experience with applicant tracking systems and Microsoft Office.

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management or a related field preferred, or equivalent years of experience.

• Two years of corporate experience in recruitment and placement of applicants in professional and management-level exempt positions.

• One year of experience working with electronic applicant systems and internet recruiting sources.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Workday experience would be advantageous.

Work Environment

This position is 100% remote, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The role offers PTO and holiday pay while on contract, with the opportunity for full-time employment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, Ohio.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.75 - $31.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.