Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Role We’re looking for a driven, detail-oriented, and proactive Talent Acquisition Specialist who is excited to take ownership of full-cycle recruiting at OpenWorks! In this role, you’ll play a key part in growing our team by attracting and hiring top talent nationwide. You’ll manage recruiting efforts from start to finish, collaborate with hiring managers and the People & Culture team, and help create an efficient, organized, and positive hiring experience for everyone involved. What You’ll Do Own and manage the full recruitment lifecycle from intake through offer acceptance and onboarding handoff, ensuring each search moves forward efficiently and accurately Proactively source candidates through multiple channels, including job boards, LinkedIn, networking, and employee referrals Partner with hiring managers and the People & Culture team to develop recruiting strategies, establish structured interview processes, and provide proactive guidance and market insights Build and maintain diverse candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs Proactively communicate with candidates, hiring managers, and internal partners to ensure a positive candidate experience, keep searches moving, and drive timely follow-through Maintain accurate, timely, and complete candidate records in the ATS, including interview stages, feedback, approvals, offers, and hiring activity Follow established recruiting workflows and approval processes, exercising sound judgment and ensuring required steps and approvals are completed before advancing candidates Identify opportunities to improve recruiting workflows and processes Support onboarding coordination and help deliver a positive new hire experience Contribute to People & Culture initiatives such as employer branding, recruiting programs, and HR projects as needed What You Bring 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a fast-paced or growth-oriented organization Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple searches, prioritize competing demands, and proactively resolve challenges Experience recruiting sales professionals strongly preferred Experience recruiting across multiple states or on a national basis Strong sourcing, interviewing, and candidate assessment skills Strong attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to follow established processes and maintain accurate recruiting data Sound judgment and discretion when handling candidate information, hiring decisions, and sensitive situations Strong communication and follow-through with the ability to proactively drive next steps with candidates and hiring teams Hands-on experience using an ATS; experience with Predictive Index or similar behavioral assessment tools is a plus Why OpenWorks? Unique opportunity to help shape and evolve our internal talent acquisition processes Play a key role in strengthening the organization by attracting and hiring top talent Contribute to projects and initiatives that directly shape our company’s success Collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders across the organization Competitive compensation, benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career in a forward-thinking and inclusive Environment #J-18808-Ljbffr OpenWorks | Facility Management