Talent Acquisition Specialist

About The Role The Talent Acquisition Specialist runs full-cycle recruiting at Carnegie, from first outreach through offer acceptance. You’ll partner with hiring managers to define what a role needs, find and engage the right people, and keep candidates informed and supported at every step. This role sits at the front door of the company, so the experience you create shapes how people see Carnegie before they ever start. Along the way, you’ll share what you’re seeing in the market to help leaders plan ahead. You’ll also help shape the tools and processes behind how Carnegie hires, including AI and a new applicant tracking system. Search Solutions Enrollment Student Success Branding Institutional Strategy Digital Advertising Case Studies Rice University Ohio Wesleyan University The University of Mississippi Kettering University Florida Southern College University of Texas at Tyler See All What You’ll Own Sourcing & Pipeline Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles, and search strategy, build interview rubrics and candidate assignments, and keep them updated throughout Source and engage qualified candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, social platforms, networking, and direct outreach Run structured screenings based on the competencies agreed on with the hiring manager Share pipeline data and recruiting insights that inform workforce planning Interview & Candidate Experience Coordinate interviews and keep each search moving on a clear timeline Communicate with candidates consistently at every stage of the process Represent Carnegie’s culture and values in every candidate interaction Spot bottlenecks in the process and fix them so hiring stays on pace Offers & Handoff Conduct reference checks and prepare and extend offer letters in line with approved compensation Work with internal teams to make the move from offer to start date a smooth one Follow federal, state, and local employment law across every search, from screening through offer Answer questions from employees and managers on hiring and onboarding Systems & Process Keep candidate records accurate in Asana, and help set up and maintain an applicant tracking system (ATS) as Carnegie adopts one Use AI tools to speed up routine recruiting work, like drafting outreach, prepping screens, and summarizing candidate notes Support employer branding through social content and job postings Improve recruiting processes, documentation, templates, workflows, and job descriptions What You Bring Six months or more of experience in recruiting, inside sales, HR, administrative, or a related role, or a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field Talent acquisition experience strongly preferred; new grads who are eager to learn the full recruiting cycle are encouraged to apply Experience in a fast-paced or high-volume environment is a plus Working knowledge of interviewing best practices, talent evaluation, and candidate assessment Working knowledge of EEO, ADA, and other relevant employment laws Strong verbal and written communication skills, including structured screenings and clear updates to candidates and hiring managers Ability to run multiple searches at once and hit deadlines without losing track of details High level of organization and attention to detail, with accurate documentation practices Ability to work independently with strong follow-through Discretion with confidential and sensitive information Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, Drive) Experience with Asana or similar project management tools preferred Experience with an applicant tracking system a plus Comfort using AI tools to work faster and stay organized Comfort in a remote environment, including digital communication, time management, and picking up new platforms quickly. Expect to spend roughly 50% to 75% of the workday in virtual meetings. Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods Why This Role Recruiting is how Carnegie grows. Every search you run shapes who joins the team. This role gives you ownership of that from end to end, a strong voice with hiring managers, and a clear view into how the business is planning for what’s next. Compensation The salary range for this role is $50,000-$60,000. Your offer will reflect the experience, skills, and qualifications you bring. About Carnegie For more than 30 years, Carnegie has been a leader and innovator in higher education marketing and enrollment strategy, offering groundbreaking services in the areas of Research, Strategy, Digital Marketing, Lead Generation, Slate Optimization, Student Search, Website Development, and Creative that generate authentic connections. Learn more about who we are, what we do, and what we care about. No phone calls or unscheduled visits to the office, please. Carnegie is an equal-opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr