Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for exempt, non-exempt, technical, professional, and leadership positions.

• Partner with hiring managers and HR to understand workforce needs and develop recruiting strategies.

• Source, screen, interview, and evaluate candidates through phone, virtual, and in-person interviews.

• Conduct reference checks, coordinate background screenings, and facilitate employment offers.

• Build and maintain talent pipelines through traditional and innovative sourcing methods, including networking events, job fairs, professional associations, social media, and online recruiting platforms.

• Collaborate with sourcing resources to identify and attract diverse, qualified candidate pools.

• Manage internal candidate transfers, promotions, and mobility processes.

• Maintain consistent communication with candidates and hiring teams throughout the hiring process.

• Guide hiring managers on recruiting best practices and employment regulations.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and affirmative action requirements.

• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity within the applicant tracking system (ATS).

• Support onboarding and new hire transition activities to ensure a positive candidate experience.

• Develop and maintain relationships with industry organizations and professional networks.

• Contribute to affirmative action planning and diversity recruiting initiatives.

• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, workflows, and candidate experience.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior recruiting team members as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management or related field preferred or equivalent years of experience.

• 5+ years' corporate experience in recruitment and placement of applicants in professional and management level exempt positions

• 3+ years of knowledge and experience working with electronic applicant systems and internet recruiting sources

• Experience recruiting for engineering, skill trades, or corporate / salaried-exempt roles highly preferred

Only local candidates within a 50 mile radius will be considered. No sponsorship being offered at this time

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $42.00/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 fully onsite position in Fort Wayne,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.

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 click.appcast.io (%View email address on click.appcast.io) 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.