Talent Acquisition Specialist

DuraServ Corp•Coppell, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

DuraServ is seeking a proactive Talent Acquisition Specialist who excels at actively sourcing and recruiting candidates, rather than passively waiting for applications. This role is crucial for filling high-priority positions, including commission-based sales representatives, commercial door and dock technicians, and branch leadership, across DuraServ's eight U.S. regions. The specialist will own the entire recruitment lifecycle, from initial strategy and pipeline building to offer acceptance, ensuring that open roles are filled with urgency and precision to minimize business impact. This is a hands-on role for a driven individual who thrives in a demanding, results-oriented environment.

Requirements

4+ years of full-cycle talent acquisition experience, owning every step of the recruitment process.
Demonstrated experience recruiting commission-based sales professionals, understanding their profile, compensation structure, and closing techniques.
Proficiency with Applicant Tracking System (ATS) platforms; ADP Workforce Now experience is preferred.
Proven ability to manage a high-volume, multi-requisition workload with discipline and urgency.
Ability to work independently, set priorities, manage workflow, and produce results without constant direction.
Agile and adaptable to shifting priorities.
Skilled communicator with candidates, hiring managers, and senior leadership.
Commercially literate, understanding the nuances of recruiting commissioned sales professionals and field service technicians.
A relationship builder who earns trust and referrals.

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting skilled trades, field service, or technical roles.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Background in industrial services, field service, or construction-related industries.
Experience with campus or trade school recruiting programs.
Familiarity with sourcing tools beyond LinkedIn, including job boards, industry networks, social platforms, and creative outreach channels.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain active talent pipelines for high-priority roles such as commission-based Outside Sales Representatives, GC Sales Representatives, Residential Sales Representatives, and Commercial Door & Dock Technicians.
Aggressively source candidates through various channels including job boards, LinkedIn, social media, trade schools, referral networks, campus events, and direct passive outreach.
Act as a brand ambassador, representing DuraServ as an employer of choice in all candidate interactions.
Own the full recruitment lifecycle using ADP Workforce Now, including job posting, sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, managing feedback, extending offers, and ensuring candidates report for Day 1.
Partner with hiring managers as a strategic advisor, setting expectations, managing timelines, providing market feedback, and addressing process delays.
Fill roles with urgency and precision, targeting under 40 days for priority positions.
Manage high-volume workloads across multiple open requisitions simultaneously while maintaining quality and a positive candidate experience.
Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from first contact through onboarding.
Track and report recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, pipeline health, source effectiveness, and quality of hire.
Stay agile and adapt to shifting priorities, realignments, and urgent opening needs without losing momentum.
Support campus recruiting events and job fairs, representing the Talent Acquisition team with energy and professionalism.