Talent Acquisition Specialist (Temporary, 6-month)

Job Description

Job Description

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Temporary - 6-month) – ABA Centers
Downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL HQ – In-Office

Temporary Contract Position

Compensation: $35-$40/hr

This position is on-site in our Fort Lauderdale corporate office Monday-Friday. 

Who We Are

We are a leading and rapidly growing provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, committed to delivering life-changing outcomes for individuals with autism and their families. 

Our mission is to deliver life changing outcomes for people with Autism, and their families, through rapid access to care - including diagnosis and individualized applied behavior analysis therapy. We achieve this mission by expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care while driving measurable results. We are guided by core values that define how we work every day, People First, The Joy Effect, Data-Driven Excellence, Disrupt with Purpose, Celebrate Uniqueness, and Resilient and Responsible, ensuring we prioritize those we serve, create meaningful connections, continuously improve outcomes, challenge the status quo, and hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards. 

Recognition & Awards 

Our commitment to operational excellence, ethical leadership, and transformative care has earned our company and leadership national recognition from trusted sources, including:  

• Inc. 5000 – 25th Fastest-Growing Private Company in America (2025).  

• Financial Times – #5 on “The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies.”  

• EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® U.S. Overall.  

• South Florida Business Journal’s Top 100 Companies.  

• Florida Trend Magazine’s 500 Most Influential Business Leaders.  

• Inc. Best in Business, Health Services.  

About the Role 

As our Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and executing proactive recruiting strategies to identify, engage, and build strong talent pipelines for positions designated by your leader. This role is focused on the full-cycle recruiting process, with an emphasis on market research, candidate identification, outreach, and pipeline development across your assigned region.

You will partner closely with business leaders to ensure a consistent flow of high quality, qualified candidates while driving efficiency, creativity, and data driven sourcing practices. Success in this role requires a deep understanding of the business, the roles being sourced, and the external talent market, along with the ability to speak in data and manage sourcing funnels effectively.

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned corporate roles across multiple regions and levels.
• Partner with hiring leaders to align on hiring priorities, target candidate profiles, and market conditions.
• Conduct intake meetings to define role scope, competencies, and selection criteria.
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to build strong and diverse talent pipelines.
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, Workable, and other sourcing platforms to identify, engage, and attract qualified candidates.
• Screen and assess candidates through structured interviews to evaluate skills, experience, and cultural alignment.
• Manage requisitions and candidate workflows within Workable, ensuring accurate and up-to-date data tracking.
• Oversee interview coordination and guide hiring managers through structured evaluation and decision-making processes.
• Maintain defined recruitment performance metrics, including time to fill, time to slate, pipeline conversion, and quality of hire.
• Implement tracking mechanisms to measure sourcing effectiveness and source performance.
• Partner with leadership to provide insights on talent market trends, compensation benchmarks, and hiring feasibility.
• Ensure a seamless candidate experience from initial outreach through offer stage.
• Promote employer brand through professional, compliant outreach and engagement strategies.
• Proactively identify recruitment challenges and recommend solutions to improve hiring outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, hiring procedures, and data protection requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of corporate recruiting experience supporting exempt and non-exempt roles.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• At least 1 year of recruiting experience within the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) field preferred.
• Experience partnering directly with hiring managers and senior stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience using Workable or other applicant tracking systems.
• Strong sourcing experience utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter and other talent platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Proven ability to thrive in rapidly changing, growth-oriented environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
• Excellent organizational, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and prioritization abilities.
• Demonstrated integrity, reliability, and strong work ethic.
• On-site availability five days per week in Fort Lauderdale.
• High energy, adaptable, and comfortable with change.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to proactively identify hiring opportunities and build scalable talent pipelines.

Benefits

• No Benefits Available

Closing Statement

ABA Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. 

ABA Centers participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. 

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment. If you require assistance or accommodation, please let us know.