Talent Acquisition Specialist

Truss Veterinary Alliance, LLC•Durham, NC

25d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will help Truss Vet grow by finding and attracting people who share its mission and values. Reporting to the Director of People, this role manages full-cycle recruiting across clinics and the home office, partnering with hiring managers to fill critical roles, build candidate pipelines, and deliver a positive candidate experience. The role contributes to how Truss Vet attracts talent and builds teams to support continued growth. This is a hybrid role with three days per week in person. Candidates near Truss Vet’s Durham, North Carolina headquarters are preferred, but candidates in other locations may be considered if they can meet the in-person and travel expectations. Travel is required for approximately 4–6 recruiting events per year, including overnight travel. Business-related travel expenses are covered according to company policy.

Requirements

Experience with full-cycle recruiting, sourcing, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offers.
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, job boards, and other recruiting tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
Ability to interpret recruiting metrics and use data to guide decisions.
Sound judgment, discretion, and commitment to candidate confidentiality.
Ability to meet the role’s in-person and travel expectations, including approximately 4–6 recruiting events per year and overnight travel.
Ability to manage multiple openings and deadlines while keeping candidates and hiring managers informed.
Adaptability, ownership, and interest in improving processes in a growing organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting in veterinary medicine or healthcare is preferred.
Experience managing full-cycle recruiting across multiple roles.
Experience sourcing hard-to-fill positions and building proactive talent pipelines.
Experience in clinical or service-oriented industries.
Experience thriving in fast-paced, growing organizations and working effectively with hiring managers.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting, from job posting and sourcing through screening, interview coordination, offers, and onboarding handoff.
Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, prioritize openings, and develop recruiting strategies.
Source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, professional networks, and other channels.
Screen candidates for qualifications, interest, and alignment with Truss Vet’s mission and values.
Keep candidates and hiring managers informed throughout the process and support a positive candidate experience.
Support offer preparation and follow-up with hiring managers and the Director of People.
Build and maintain pipelines for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, client service team members, and home office roles.
Develop proactive sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill positions and anticipated staffing needs.
Build relationships with veterinary schools, training programs, professional associations, and other talent communities.
Support employee referral initiatives and other efforts to expand the candidate network.
Adjust sourcing strategies based on hiring priorities, candidate availability, and recruiting results.
Maintain accurate candidate records, job postings, and recruiting activity in the ATS and other recruiting tools.
Track recruiting metrics, including time to fill, sourcing effectiveness, pipeline progress, and offer acceptance.
Provide regular updates on open positions, recruiting progress, and challenges.
Maintain consistent recruiting workflows and interview practices, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency as Truss Vet grows.
Ensure recruiting practices align with applicable employment laws and company policies while protecting candidate confidentiality.
Communicate Truss Vet’s mission, culture, and employee experience throughout the recruiting process.
Ensure job postings and candidate communications accurately reflect the company’s brand and opportunities.
Partner with the Director of People and clinic leaders to strengthen Truss Vet’s reputation as an employer of choice.
Identify opportunities to improve the candidate experience and attract talent in existing and expansion markets.