Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist leads full lifecycle recruitment across multiple business units and job levels, including hard-to-fill, complex, and critical positions. This role partners closely with hiring managers and HR business partners to design and execute proactive recruiting strategies, leverage talent market data, and deliver an exceptional experience to candidates and hiring teams. The specialist acts as a strategic advisor on talent acquisition matters, ensuring alignment with business needs and adherence to applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the full recruitment lifecycle for assigned requisitions, from intake through offer acceptance.
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies using a variety of channels, including LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, the applicant tracking system (ATS), and networking events.
• Leverage talent market data to design recruitment strategies informed by labor market trends, talent competitors, compensation benchmarks, and talent acquisition best practices.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the talent marketplace and build strong networks across relevant industries and functions.
• Maintain an understanding of talent across industries and job functions, and provide input on recruitment trends and evolving best practices.
• Screen and assess candidate qualifications through resume review, phone screens, and structured interviews.
• Negotiate offers and clearly communicate complex compensation packages to candidates.
• Act as a liaison with preferred vendors and their candidates to ensure appropriate placement and a positive experience.
• Adhere to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action guidelines, as well as applicable federal and state regulations, throughout all recruiting efforts.
• Act as a strategic advisor to hiring managers on talent acquisition approaches and solutions.
• Share data-driven insights with hiring managers to influence strategies for filling roles efficiently and effectively.
• Challenge assumptions about talent profiles when appropriate and propose creative sourcing and selection solutions.
• Guide hiring teams through structured interview processes and ensure consistent, fair, and compliant hiring practices.
• Provide frequent updates to hiring managers on the status of their open positions and candidate pipelines.
• Partner with HR business partners and hiring managers to share best practices and lead discussions that guide candidate selection and offer decisions.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive recruiting experience covering a variety of professional, technical, exempt, non-exempt, and managerial positions.
• Demonstrated experience owning and managing full recruitment lifecycle for roles across multiple business units, including hard-to-fill, complex, and critical roles.
• Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills across multiple channels and platforms.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruiting tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Ability to understand how changes in business strategy impact staffing needs and to build pipelines of future talent accordingly.
• Proven ability to build talent pipelines and maintain strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Extensive knowledge of best practices for interview techniques and assessment methods.
• Extensive knowledge of employment laws relevant to recruitment and hiring.
• Ability to operate with a strong sense of urgency in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of technical and functional experience.
• Experience partnering with HR business partners and cross-functional stakeholders to align recruitment strategies with business objectives.
• Experience using talent market data and analytics to inform recruitment strategies and hiring decisions.
• Experience working with preferred vendors and external recruiting partners.

Work Environment

This role operates in a hybrid work model, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays and in-office work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The position is based in Earth City, Missouri. The environment is fast-paced and collaborative, requiring regular interaction with hiring managers, HR partners, and candidates, supported by ATS platforms and modern recruiting tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter.

This is a Contract position based out of Earth City, MO.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/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)

This is a hybrid position in Earth City,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2026.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

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.