Contract Talent Acquisition Partner

Walker-Miller Energy • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

This is a temporary contract position established to support increased business needs and hiring activity during a period of organizational growth. The individual in this role will provide critical support to ensure timely and effective delivery of recruiting, onboarding, and operational processes. Employment is intended for a defined period and is not guaranteed to transition to a regular full-time position.

Walker-Miller Energy Services is a 26-year-old Detroit-based, core-values driven company committed to changing lives through energy efficiency. We create and manage customized energy waste reduction programs that help electric and gas utilities meet mandated energy savings goals.
Our experience driven philosophy of energy efficiency as economic development helps families and businesses save energy and save money. Through innovative, inclusive initiatives, we help build communities by creating local jobs, producing equitable energy savings for all rate payers, and spurring the growth of diverse local businesses.
Our operating philosophy is reflected in our core values. We refer to them as BEHIVE:
B - Boldly Go
E- Embrace Equity
H - Humble Confidence
I - Inclusive Stewardship
V - Value Reputation
E - Extraordinary Experience

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will own full-cycle recruitment for niche and hard-to-fill roles, serving as both a strategic partner to hiring managers and a highly detail-oriented operator. This role requires strong ownership of recruiting workflows, ATS accuracy, and candidate experience from intake through offer.

Requirements

• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands
• High sense of urgency and accountability for results
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and solve process gaps
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and ownership
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably supporting niche or specialized roles
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent requisitions with high attention to detail
• Experience working within and maintaining an ATS with strong data accuracy
• Proven ability to manage recruiting coordination and administrative workflows at a high level
• Familiarity with sourcing strategies across job boards, social media, and professional networks

Responsibilities

• Own and drive full-cycle recruitment for specialized and hard-to-fill roles, including sourcing, screening, interview management, and offer execution
• Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, calibrate candidate profiles, and align on hiring strategy
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines for niche talent pools
• Proactively identify bottlenecks and drive requisitions forward with a sense of urgency and accountability
• Ensure a high-quality, consistent candidate experience across all touchpoints
• Maintain high standards of data integrity within the ATS, ensuring all candidate activity is accurately documented
• Manage interview logistics, feedback collection, and hiring documentation with precision and timeliness
• Maintain interview trackers and provide clear, consistent communication updates to stakeholders
• Ensure all recruiting processes are executed consistently and in alignment with internal standards

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree