Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Title: Talent Acquisition SpecialistJob Description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist leads full-cycle recruiting to fill current and future openings while promoting career opportunities across the organization. This role manages a high-volume requisition load, primarily supporting a mix of technical and sales positions, and plays a key part in shaping hiring strategy for a rapidly expanding global high-tech business. You will partner closely with hiring managers and HR, develop creative sourcing strategies, and use modern AI-enabled tools to build strong talent pipelines and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for approximately 20–25 open requisitions at a time, ensuring timely and high-quality hires.

• Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers to clarify role requirements, align on search strategies, and launch job postings.

• Oversee the end-to-end hiring process, including role launch, candidate screening and interviewing, offer negotiation and extension, background check coordination, and onboarding support.

• Lead recruiting for technical and sales roles, with flexibility to support Global High Tech hiring needs as business priorities evolve.

• Partner with hiring managers and HR to design targeted, market-informed recruiting strategies for both current and future hiring needs.

• Proactively source and engage passive candidates through creative outreach, networking, talent mapping, and other non-inbound channels.

• Identify target companies, industries, and talent pools to drive strategic sourcing efforts for hard-to-fill and niche roles.

• Leverage multiple sourcing channels, including LinkedIn, referrals, databases, and professional networks, to uncover top talent.

• Build, maintain, and nurture strong candidate pipelines for critical roles and anticipated hiring demand.

• Screen candidates for qualifications, cultural and team fit, compensation expectations, and work authorization.

• Use AI and modern recruiting tools, such as Copilot and Phenom, to increase efficiency, enhance candidate experience, and support data-driven hiring decisions.

• Act as a consultative partner to hiring managers by providing market insights, candidate feedback, and informed hiring recommendations.

• Collaborate with talent acquisition team members to share candidate pipelines, coordinate efforts, and improve overall recruiting efficiency.

• Track, analyze, and report on recruiting activity and pipeline metrics to inform continuous process improvement.

• Maintain strong organization and efficiency while managing a high-volume requisition load and shifting priorities.

• Allocate time effectively, dedicating the majority of efforts to interviewing, applicant management, hiring manager partnership, and the offer process, while also investing time in proactive sourcing and pipeline development.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with approximately 7 years of overall professional experience.

• At least 3 years of recruiting experience, including proactive sourcing and full-cycle recruiting responsibilities.

• Demonstrated ability to identify, engage, and nurture relationships with passive candidates.

• Proven success managing a high requisition load of 20 or more roles simultaneously.

• Hands-on experience leading end-to-end recruitment processes, including intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage candidates and collaborate with hiring managers and HR partners.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining organization, attention to detail, and a high-quality candidate experience.

• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt to evolving business needs and role requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for technical and/or sales roles, ideally within a high-tech or Global High Tech environment.

• Familiarity with AI-enabled recruiting tools and platforms such as Phenom and Microsoft Copilot.

• Experience using applicant tracking systems, preferably Workday.

• Strong influencing skills and the ability to guide hiring managers with data-driven insights and recommendations.

• Knowledge of compliant hiring practices and relevant regulations, such as OFCCP guidelines.

• Proven relationship-building skills with stakeholders at multiple levels across the organization.

• Comfort working in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment with shifting priorities and business demands.

Work Environment

This role supports a rapidly expanding global high-tech business and offers flexibility to own your day and schedule, while meeting business and team needs. Work is primarily office-based with the requirement to be on-site at least one day per week, combined with the ability to work remotely as appropriate. You will work closely with hiring managers, HR partners, and a collaborative talent acquisition team, using modern technologies including AI-enabled recruiting platforms such as Phenom, Microsoft Copilot, and an ATS such as Workday. The environment is fast-paced, highly visible, and impact-driven, where your contributions to building critical teams directly influence business outcomes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $53.75/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 hybrid position in Saint Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 2, 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® double diamond 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.

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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.