Talent Acquisition Specialist

Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day

At GT Independence, people are at the heart of everything we do. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, love what you do, and are eager to grow, you’re in the right place. Discover a career where your work genuinely improves lives and supports a mission that matters.

Our Mission

To help people live a life of their choosing, regardless of age or ability.

GT Independence has earned multiple awards for being an exceptional workplace, including being named a  2026 National “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.”  We are also proudly certified as a   Great Place to Work® for 2026/2027—a distinction reserved for top employers committed to outstanding employee experiences.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist (TAS) is responsible for marketing GT Independence as a great place to work and marketing GT as a great member of the community. The TAS has the ability to handle a workload to make sure that we are recruiting outstanding talent with a high standard of customer service and accuracy in data, clerical, administrative and management positions throughout the company. The TAS interfaces with external candidates and key internal stakeholders (Hiring Managers, HR colleagues) to support the full lifecycle for recruitment.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Working closely with hiring managers - assisting with creating and processing job requisitions, posting open positions, screening and interviewing candidates, coordinating and scheduling interviews, and selecting qualified candidates


• Review the pipeline of potential candidates in our Applicant Tracking System, match applicants with job requirements based on candidate work history, skills, education, training, and other qualifications


• Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process


• Communicate job duties and responsibilities, compensation, work schedules, work environment, and other organizational information to candidates


• Extending verbal and written contingent job offers


• Process and Review Background Checks


• Ensure the hiring process is efficient and engaging from offer to acceptance


• Support the facilitation of the new hire onboarding process by participating in new employee orientation, and following up with employees


• Stay active with job boards, social networks, and platforms, participate in job fairs, committees, community events, and organizations, and create relationships with external sources (colleges & universities, direct hire agencies) to find talent in the area


• Provides general support to the HR department


• Uphold the company’s mission and values


• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills


• Strong oral and written communication skills


• Exceptional attention to detail, excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask


• Positive, can-do attitude with an authentic willingness to do whatever it takes to support the goals and objectives of the Recruiting department and contribute to the greater good of the organization


• Models team collaboration skills by working effectively & collaboratively with all levels of employees and management to accomplish goals


• Identify talent by assessing employee referrals, screening resumes, conducting phone screens, and attending job fairs (in person/virtual)


• Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment


• Strong computer skills - MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)


• Ability to type and utilize a 10-key proficiently with a high degree of accuracy


• Proven experience conducting various types of interviews (i.e., phone, video, live, etc.)

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of recruitment or human resources experience


• Experience with UKG (HRIS) – highly desirable


• Significant Experience with Internet-based employment search engines & social media recruiting platforms.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma


• Associates Degree (Preferred)

Our talent team is driven by trust, autonomy, and—yes—fun. We believe great teams come from people who are intrinsically motivated, empowered, and valued. We respect each other, we care about the work we do, and we succeed because we work with purpose.

We value excellence, but we won’t micromanage to achieve it. If you are self‑motivated, we give you the space and support to grow and thrive. Team members enjoy flexible paid time off, competitive wages & benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

Grow your career with us. Grow your impact with us.

_____________________________________________

What Culture & Belonging Means at GT: Bring Your Authentic Self To Work

GT is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive community. We aspire for all staff to feel comfortable bringing their full, authentic selves to work. We want people to feel valued and have a sense of belonging. GT strives to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We recognize that our diversity makes us stronger. It also drives innovation and ultimately helps us achieve our mission of self-determination.