Talent Acquisition Specialist - Contract

Varsity Brands•US - TX - Remote, IN

3d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a temporary Talent Acquisition Specialist to serve as a dedicated sourcing partner within the Talent Acquisition team. This role provides high-volume, high-quality candidate sourcing across the business while carrying a specific area of specialty focus (e.g. Corporate, Professional, IT, Outside Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Service, Event Operations, Manufacturing, or another assigned business vertical). The Talent Acquisition Specialist operates as a sourcing engine that supports Talent Advisors and Talent Acquisition leaders across the business. This role builds pipelines, engages passive talent, and hands off qualified candidates for advisor/specialist-led screening, interviewing, and offer management, while flexing to support sourcing surges in other specialty areas as business needs dictate.

Requirements

Solid sourcing skills (Boolean search, passive candidate outreach, LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM/ATS tools).
Experience using Workday HCM or similar ATS/CRM preferred.
Ability to quickly learn the hiring profile, market, and language of an assigned specialty area.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; comfortable partnering with more senior recruiters and advisors.
Ability to manage multiple sourcing pipelines/priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Working familiarity with employment law and recruiting compliance best practices.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is helpful.
Willingness to travel occasionally for training or recruiting events.
2+ years of experience in recruiting, sourcing, or a related talent acquisition support role.
Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Phenom CRM or similar ATS/sourcing tools is a plus.
PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP, or AIRS sourcing certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Own top-of-funnel sourcing for an assigned specialty area, building and maintaining a consistent pipeline of qualified, engaged candidates.
Partner closely with the Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist and/or Talent Advisor who owns full-cycle recruiting for that specialty to understand hiring priorities, role nuances, and target profiles.
Conduct market mapping and passive candidate research specific to the specialty area's talent pools, competitors, and skill sets.
Provide an initial layer of candidate qualification (resume review, basic screening) before handing off to the owning Specialist/Advisor for full-cycle progression.
Serve as a shared sourcing resource across all business roles, flexing support to other specialty areas during volume surges, backfills, or time-sensitive searches.
Create and post requisitions/advertisements and maintain accurate, timely records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Build and nurture talent communities/pipelines in the ATS/CRM (e.g., Workday, Phenom) for future and recurring needs.
Represent the company at job fairs, campus events, and other recruiting/branding events as needed.
Act as the sourcing layer that enables Talent Advisors and Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialists to focus on strategic partnership, candidate advisement, and offer/close activities.
Communicate pipeline status, sourcing metrics, and market insights regularly to the Specialist/Advisor and broader Talent Acquisition team.
Collaborate with HR and hiring teams to ensure sourcing approaches align with business goals, diversity objectives, and workforce planning.
Ensure compliance with employment laws, OFCCP/EEO requirements, and internal policies throughout the sourcing process.
Maintain accurate documentation of sourcing activity, candidate dispositions, and source-of-hire data in the ATS.
Support special projects and process-improvement initiatives related to sourcing and talent acquisition.