Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract) Location: Florham Park, NJ Schedule: Hybrid (Tuesday–Thursday onsite) Pay Rate: Up to $40/hour

We are seeking a contract Talent Acquisition Specialist to support a high-volume recruiting function. This is an immediate need due to team bandwidth, offering the opportunity to step in, make an impact quickly, and potentially transition into a permanent role.

This position will play a key role in managing full-cycle recruiting while also supporting broader HR initiatives. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and ideal for someone who can operate independently and hit the ground running.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition through onboarding
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand needs and drive hiring strategy
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and networking
• Screen, interview, and evaluate candidates across a variety of roles
• Build and manage relationships with external vendors, job boards, and agencies
• Ensure a strong candidate and hiring manager experience through consistent communication
• Track and maintain accurate candidate data within ATS systems
• Stay current on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and recruiting best practices
• Provide guidance to hiring managers on interviewing and selection processes
• Support workforce planning and hiring strategy initiatives

HR Support:

• Assist with onboarding and new hire orientation
• Provide guidance on HR policies and procedures
• Support employee engagement and HR initiatives
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies
• Maintain accurate employee documentation and records

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience (corporate or agency)
• Experience supporting HR functions such as onboarding, employee relations, or compliance
• Strong understanding of employment laws and hiring practices
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, etc.)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with vendors and external recruiting partners
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle sensitive information professionally

Pay Details: $35.00 to $40.00 per hour

Search managed by: Tracy Galarza

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply