Recruitment Specialist

Job Type: Temp to Direct Duration: 6 - 9 Months Description Job Title: Recruitment Specialist Location: Hillsboro, OR Employment Type: Temp to Hire Compensation: $28-$32/hr DOE Schedule: Mon-Fri Standard Office Hours About the Opportunity: The Recruitment Specialist drives our customer's growth by sourcing, evaluating, and hiring top talent to meet our customer's staffing objectives - delivering full lifecycle recruiting and high-quality service to candidates, hiring managers, and the Talent Acquisition Manager alike. Why You'll Love Working Here: Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates Why This Opportunity is Exciting: This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. What You'll Do: Lead full cycle recruiting across a range of roles - corporate, sales, engineering, and field technician - identifying skillset needs and building a strong, vetted candidate pipeline Partner with hiring managers to evaluate applicants, comparing qualifications and interview responses against job requirements Post and maintain job ads across internal and external boards, ensuring brand and legal compliance Negotiate offer terms and kick off the onboarding process for selected candidates Serve as the main point of contact between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring clear, timely communication throughout the process Source top talent through multiple channels - LinkedIn Recruiter, external job boards, internal ATS, and career fairs Track and report on key recruiting metrics (e.g., time to approve, time to hire) Represent the company at career fairs to build pipeline and strengthen employer brand Maintain relationships with preferred contractor/agency partners, keeping the Talent Acquisition Manager informed to manage contracts effectively Ensure all recruitment activity complies with federal, state, and local regulations Handle administrative duties supporting the recruiting function Maintain reliable attendance and collaborate effectively within the team Perform other duties as assigned Job Requirements What You'll Bring: Associate's Degree focused in Business Administration, Human Resources, Psychology or related field 1+ years experience in full-cycle recruiting or a fast-paced administrative environment What Sets You Apart: Prior experience working in a corporate environment Comfortable with digital recruiting platforms - LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS systems, social media, direct sourcing, and job boards Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Strong attention to detail Able to manage heavy workloads, prioritize effectively, and handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion Flexible and adaptable in a fast-changing environment with shifting priorities Capable of working independently while knowing when to elevate or ask for support Strong listening and communication skills, with emotional intelligence and empathy Collaborative team player, eager to work closely with the broader HR team Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. #J-18808-Ljbffr