Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

This contract Talent Acquisition Specialist role supports a large hospital system in the Kansas City area by managing full-cycle recruitment for a variety of positions. You will identify, attract, and hire qualified candidates while partnering closely with other recruiting consultants and leveraging an Applicant Tracking System to ensure an efficient and positive hiring experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and guiding candidates through the hiring process.

• Conduct candidate screenings and interviews to assess qualifications, experience, and fit for open positions within the hospital system.

• Utilize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), including Workday, to post jobs, track candidates, maintain accurate records, and ensure data integrity.

• Collaborate with other recruiting consultants to balance workload, share candidate pipelines, and support high-priority hiring needs.

• Partner with hiring teams and Human Resources to understand role requirements and align recruitment strategies with organizational needs.

• Communicate proactively with candidates throughout the process to provide updates, manage expectations, and ensure a positive candidate experience.

• Use Microsoft Office tools to prepare reports, documentation, and communication related to recruiting activities.

• Support continuous improvement of recruiting processes and tools to enhance efficiency and candidate quality.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of talent acquisition or recruitment experience.

• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting processes from sourcing through offer.

• Hands-on experience with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS); Workday experience required.

• Human Resources or related recruiting functions.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for documentation, reporting, and communication.

• Strong talent acquisition and recruitment skills, including candidate screening and interviewing.

• Ability to work collaboratively with other recruiters and HR partners.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Experience recruiting within the healthcare industry preferred.

• Familiarity with large, complex organizations or hospital systems.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing multiple requisitions.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with candidates and internal stakeholders.

• Ability to adapt to changing hiring priorities and support a high-volume recruiting environment.

Work Environment

This is a contract position supporting a large hospital system in the Kansas City area. The role is primarily remote, providing flexibility to work from home, with the expectation that you may occasionally work onsite at the main campus as needed. You will work extensively with digital tools, including Workday as the Applicant Tracking System and Microsoft Office for daily tasks and reporting. The environment emphasizes professional collaboration with other recruiting consultants and HR partners, offering a valuable opportunity to gain experience and build relationships within a highly regarded employer in the region.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Kansas City, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Kansas City,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.