Talent Acquisition Specialist

ABACUS•Frisco, TX

22d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a collaborative member of our global Talent Acquisition team, the Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment across a variety of roles, departments, and geographies—driving searches from kickoff through offer acceptance. This role partners closely with hiring teams to deliver efficient, high-quality hiring outcomes while leveraging data, market insights, and structured processes to optimize search performance. As the first member of the Abacus team whom the candidate interacts with, you will be an Ambassador of Abacus’ culture, values, and mission, providing an exceptional candidate experience throughout.

Requirements

High-volume requisition management with the ability to prioritize competing searches
Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to independently drive multiple searches forward and with the flexibility to adapt to changing needs
Tenacious and goal-oriented with the ability to employ creative, compliant solutions to hiring challenges—always pressing ahead
Strategic thinking with the ability to advise hiring teams on recruiting best practices and process design
Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret market trends and pipeline metrics
Problem-solving skills to navigate search challenges and optimize outcomes
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across all levels of the organization
Ability to influence and guide hiring decisions while maintaining a collaborative approach
Aware of the compliance obligations present in a hiring process and knows how and when to escalate
Relationship-building skills with a focus on delivering strong candidate and hiring team experiences
Proficiency in recruiting tools and systems, including ATS and sourcing platforms
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with an empathetic mindset towards candidate and hiring team experience
Strong professional demeanor and composure regarding the personal or confidential information presented within or in context to a role search
High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
3–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including ownership of high-volume requisition loads
Experience managing 10+ concurrent roles within an ATS environment
Technical recruiting exposure required (minimum 3 years supporting roles in IT, Cybersecurity, Systems, Software, or IT Professional Services)
Demonstrated experience supporting roles across varying levels of seniority (individual contributor through Manager, with growth toward Director-level searches)
Hands-on experience with recruiting and project management tools, including: Greenhouse or other ATS (required), LinkedIn Recruiter and job boards (Indeed, etc.) (required)

Nice To Haves

Four-year degree preferred in a business-oriented field (Human Resources, Marketing, Communications).
IT MSP or Professional Services recruiting experience, preferred
Monday.com or other pipeline and requisition tracking tool (preferred)

Responsibilities

Conduct Full-Cycle Recruitment for Assigned Requisitions
Own full-cycle recruiting across multiple requisitions (10+ at a time), from kickoff through offer and onboarding transition
Manage candidate pipelines within the ATS, ensuring accurate candidate data, tracking, updates, and reporting across systems such as Monday.com and Greenhouse
Partner with hiring managers to define role scope, interview processes, and candidate profiles during kickoff and throughout the search lifecycle
Design and optimize interview processes to ensure efficiency, consistency, and proper evaluation standards aligned with company policy
Schedule and coordinate interviews, drive bi-weekly hiring syncs, and maintain process momentum across stakeholders
Review interview feedback, manage scorecard digestion, and guide hiring teams toward data-driven decisions
Lead offer processes including compensation alignment, approvals, and candidate negotiations; escalate complex cases as needed
Identify and resolve search challenges, bottlenecks, and pipeline gaps to maintain progress against hiring goals
Manage the Candidate Experience
Proactively communicate in a way that enhances the candidate’s experience; ensure each candidate walks away feeling valued and informed.
Identify process gaps or inefficiencies that may require resolution or refinement, keeping the candidate experience top of mind.
Engage Your Stakeholders
Build strong relationships with hiring teams and cross-functional partners while acting as an Abacus culture ambassador for external candidates
Escalate to TA leadership to coordinate advanced or nuanced role handling, align internal messaging, or to escalate search roadblocks.
Provide market insights on compensation, talent availability, and competitive landscape to inform hiring strategy
Contribute to Team Excellence
Ensure adherence to hiring compliance standards and structured interview practices
Support coordination with third-party vendors and external recruiting partners when required
Collaborate with the broader Talent Acquisition team, providing support, sharing insights, and assisting with escalations
Liaise with related HRBPs on internal candidates, equity reviews, and org design within their business groups.
Maintain an acute awareness of your activity metrics, weekly objectives, and search performance data to identify opportunities for personal and team improvement.