Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Talent Acquisition Specialist | $30.00 per hour | Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm | Onsite

What Matters Most

• Competitive Pay of $30.00 per hour
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm
• Location: Houston, TX 77058
• Contract opportunity with potential for permanent placement
• Minimum 90-day commitment with potential for long-term career growth and stability
• Weekly Pay with direct deposit or pay card
• When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit and our referral bonus program

Job Description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be a hands-on member of the Talent Acquisition team responsible for managing full-cycle recruiting across a variety of administrative, professional, financial services, customer service, specialty, and corporate positions. This role is focused on proactive talent acquisition, direct sourcing, and relationship building rather than relying solely on applicants. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated recruiter who knows how to hunt for talent, think outside the box, and take ownership of recruiting assignments from initial sourcing through offer. Banking or financial services experience is not required; strong recruiting experience, sourcing ability, and transferable skills are highly valued.

Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruiting activities from sourcing and candidate engagement through interviews, offer, and pre-employment requirements.
• Proactively source and recruit qualified candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, Workday, recruiting databases, networking, referrals, cold calling, social media, and other creative sourcing channels.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for specialty, hard-to-fill, and higher-level positions.
• Hunt for passive candidates and build talent pipelines for current and future openings.
• Review resumes and conduct initial interviews/screens to assess qualifications, experience, motivation, and overall fit.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand position requirements and develop targeted recruiting strategies.
• Take ownership of assigned requisitions and actively drive the recruiting process forward.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain consistent, timely communication with candidates and hiring teams.
• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers and provide recruiting updates and market feedback.
• Maintain accurate candidate information, activity, feedback, and next steps within the applicant tracking system.
• Track recruiting activity and ensure timely follow-up throughout the hiring process.
• Assist with offer coordination, pre-employment requirements, and onboarding activities as needed.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide an exceptional candidate experience through proactive communication and follow-through.
• Support additional Talent Acquisition projects and recruiting initiatives as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting or talent acquisition experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with proactive sourcing, cold calling, networking, and candidate engagement.
• Proven ability to recruit for specialty, professional, corporate, or hard-to-fill positions.
• Strong experience sourcing both active and passive candidates.
• Experience managing multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using LinkedIn, Indeed, Workday, an ATS, recruiting databases, or similar recruiting platforms.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building and networking abilities.
• Highly organized with excellent follow-up and attention to detail.
• Self-directed with the ability to take ownership and work independently.
• Comfortable thinking creatively and using multiple sourcing strategies to find talent.
• Ability to build effective relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to handle confidential candidate and employee information appropriately.
• Working knowledge of recruiting practices and employment compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, email, and other standard business applications.
• Banking or financial services recruiting experience is a plus, but not required.
• Bachelor's Degree. required

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401K
• Weekly pay with direct deposit or pay card
• Training and growth opportunities
• Referral bonus program
• Potential opportunity for permanent placement

Your New Organization:

Our client is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution serving the Greater Houston community. The organization provides a variety of financial products and services, including checking and savings accounts, lending, credit cards, and other financial solutions.

This position will work closely with Talent Acquisition, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders to identify, attract, and engage qualified talent. The successful candidate will be expected to take a proactive, hands-on approach to recruiting, build talent pipelines, and help drive hiring efforts for a variety of positions.

Your Career Partner:

The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.

The base pay range for this position is $30.00 per hour, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final compensation will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity.

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