Talent Acquisition Specialist

Equiliem
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Texas
Oct 15, 2026
Talent Acquisition Specialist Location: Remote Pay: 30.00 - $35.00 per hour 26-11055 Job Summary The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports the full-cycle recruitment process, with a focus on sourcing, screening, and hiring qualified candidates, particularly CDL drivers and logistics professionals. This role partners with hiring managers and senior recruiters to understand staffing needs, coordinate interviews, maintain candidate pipelines, and facilitate pre-employment and onboarding activities. The specialist also maintains applicant tracking systems, prepares recruitment reports, and supports employer branding and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, results-oriented, and experienced in candidate sourcing and recruitment coordination. Job Responsibilities Manage recruitment activities, including job postings, resume screening, candidate outreach, and interview scheduling. Collaborate with hiring managers to understand job requirements, staffing priorities, and ideal candidate profiles. Draft and update job descriptions to accurately reflect role responsibilities and qualifications. Source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, job boards, social media, and other recruitment platforms. Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs. Conduct initial candidate outreach and prescreening to assess qualifications, interest, and suitability. Prioritize sourcing and recruitment activities for CDL drivers and other transportation or logistics professionals. Coordinate reference checks, background verifications, and other pre-employment requirements with the appropriate teams. Support new hire onboarding by maintaining communication among candidates, HR, hiring managers, and processing teams. Assist with employer branding initiatives, including social media content, career fairs, and community outreach. Support recruitment events and initiatives designed to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates. Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment activity in applicant tracking systems, including Workday. Prepare recruitment reports and analyze hiring metrics to monitor progress and effectiveness. Support senior recruiters with special projects, process improvements, and other assigned duties. Job Requirements 2+ years of recruitment or talent acquisition experience; relevant internship or entry-level experience may be considered. Prior experience sourcing and recruiting candidates, preferably CDL drivers or transportation and logistics professionals. Experience using applicant tracking systems, preferably Workday. Proficiency with Google Workspace and recruitment tools. Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and other candidate sourcing platforms. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to source, engage, and attract qualified candidates. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple requisitions, competing priorities, and time-sensitive requests. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative. Results-oriented approach with a commitment to meeting recruitment goals. Ability to collaborate effectively with recruiters, hiring managers, HR teams, candidates, and external stakeholders. Ability to learn new recruitment systems, tools, and processes quickly. Knowledge of recruitment metrics and analytics preferred. Interest or experience in employer branding preferred. Experience recruiting sales professionals preferred. French language proficiency preferred. Education High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred but not required. About Equiliem Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive. Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services. For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience. 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