Talent Acquisition Specialist

Amherst. Leading Edge Connections. Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist. FT. 1st Shift. Mon-Fri. $20.00-$23.00/hr. Benefits. Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist Location: Amherst/Buffalo, NY Area Compensation: $18-$20/hour (W2) Schedule: Flexible hours available; typically Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM We are seeking a highly motivated, relationship-driven Recruiter to help scale hiring efforts for sales and customer service positions throughout the Buffalo/Amherst area. This is NOT a post jobs and wait recruiting role. We are looking for a true go-getter, someone who thrives on networking, building partnerships, creating pipelines, and finding talent through every possible local channel. What You'll Do Source large volumes of candidates for sales and customer service positions Build Strong Relationships With Local workforce development agencies Community employment programs Career centers Job boards Staffing networks Colleges and training programs Attend local hiring events and networking opportunities when needed Develop creative grassroots recruiting strategies Screen candidates and coordinate interviews Maintain active candidate pipelines and follow-up communication Help improve hiring speed and applicant flow What Were Looking For Recruiting, Staffing, Or Talent Acquisition Experience Preferred Call center dialers and CRM's preferred Experience with high-volume hiring is a major plus Strong communication and networking skills Someone who is proactive, resourceful, and persistent Comfortable making outreach calls and building local partnerships Organized and able to manage multiple hiring priorities Familiarity with Buffalo-area workforce resources is highly desirable Basic Computer Skills-Microsoft Office Acceptable related experience: onboarding, recruiting, hiring manager experience, sales leadership, someone who thrives on networking, building partnerships, creating pipelines Ideal Candidate You're The Type Of Person Who Doesn't wait for applicants to come in Knows how to generate leads and candidate flow Can build relationships quickly Enjoys connecting with people and community organizations Takes ownership and gets results What We Offer W2 employment Flexible scheduling options Opportunity to make a direct impact on company growth Fast-paced, team-oriented environment Potential for growth as hiring operations expand #J-18808-Ljbffr Leading Edge Connections, LLC.