Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Category: Human Resources Requisition Number: TALEN007772

Posted: June 15, 2026

Full-Time

Houston, TX 77040, USA

Description

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Reports To: Manager

Direct Reports: No

Status: Full-Time

Salaried

Division: Human Resources

Job Purpose:

A Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing, attracting, prescreening, interviewing, and hiring employees for XL parts and The Parts House (TPH). The ideal person will ensure the staffing needs of the company are being met, with a long-term talent strategy in mind.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Work closely with the hiring managers and HR team to ensure hiring and quality of hire targets are met. Develop solutions that will support the hiring needs of high volume/in-season staffing. Devise and implement sourcing strategies to build pipelines of potential applicants, such as employer branding initiatives. Create and implement end-to-end candidate hiring processes to ensure a positive experience. Build close relationships with hiring managers to ensure clear candidate/interviewer expectations. Prequalify candidates for next-level interviews by conducting telephone/video screening. Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments, and in-person interviews if possible. Identify, organize, and participate in Job Fairs and recruiting events to build a strong candidate pipeline. Understand the hiring challenges in the external labor market and identify market-specific sourcing strategies. Participate in 90 days reviews to get retention KPIs. Employee retention beyond 90 days is critical to the success of this position and will be one of the measurements of effective hiring practices. Some travel will be required up to 50% depending on the needs of the various markets.

Requirements:

2-3 years of experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, or Agency recruitment or similar experience. Preferred Bachelor's Degree in HR or Business Management or similar experience. Experience with full-cycle recruiting, using various interview techniques and evaluation methods. Work experience in talent acquisition or high-volume agency recruiting role. Familiarity with social media, C.V. databases, and professional networks. A keen understanding of the requirements for each role in the company. Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to work in the fast phased environment and maintain Hiring KPIs.

Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation plan complete with attractive benefits offerings that include (not limited to): Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401k, paid time off, Opportunities for advancement.

Environmental/Occupational Health and Physical Requirements:

To perform the duties of this job the employee must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment and must be able to sit at a computer for long periods of time. The occasional heavy lifting of 50lbs or more may be required.

XL Parts and The Parts House (TPH) a Marubeni Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment with XL Parts is contingent upon a successful background check and drug screen that meets the Company's guidelines for employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.