Talent Acquisition Specialist

GT Independence Careers•Southington, CT

About The Position

At GT Independence, people are at the heart of everything we do. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, love what you do, and are eager to grow, you’re in the right place. Discover a career where your work genuinely improves lives and supports a mission that matters. Our Mission To help people live a life of their choosing, regardless of age or ability. GT Independence has earned multiple awards for being an exceptional workplace, including being named a 2026 National “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.” We are also proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® for 2025/2026 —a distinction reserved for top employers committed to outstanding employee experiences. The Talent Acquisition Specialist (TAS) is responsible for marketing GT Independence as a great place to work and marketing GT as a great member of the community. The TAS has the ability to handle a workload to make sure that we are recruiting outstanding talent with a high standard of customer service and accuracy in data, clerical, administrative, and management positions throughout the company. The TAS interfaces with external candidates and key internal stakeholders (Hiring Managers, HR colleagues) to support the full lifecycle of recruitment.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail, excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask
Positive, can-do attitude with an authentic willingness to do whatever it takes to support the goals and objectives of the Recruiting department and contribute to the greater good of the organization
Models team collaboration skills by working effectively & collaboratively with all levels of employees and management to accomplish goals
Identify talent by assessing employee referrals, screening resumes, conducting phone screens, and attending job fairs (in person/virtual)
Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment
Strong computer skills - MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
Ability to type and utilize a 10-key proficiently with a high degree of accuracy
Proven experience conducting various types of interviews (i.e., phone, video, live, etc.)
Two years of recruitment or human resources experience
Significant Experience with Internet-based employment search engines & social media recruiting platforms.
High School Diploma

Nice To Haves

Experience with UKG (HRIS) – highly desirable
Associates Degree (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Working closely with hiring managers - assisting with creating and processing job requisitions, posting open positions, screening and interviewing candidates, coordinating and scheduling interviews, and selecting qualified candidates
Review the pipeline of potential candidates in our Applicant Tracking System, match applicants with job requirements based on candidate work history, skills, education, training, and other qualifications
Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process
Communicate job duties and responsibilities, compensation, work schedules, work environment, and other organizational information to candidates
Extending verbal and written contingent job offers
Process and Review Background Checks
Ensure the hiring process is efficient and engaging from offer to acceptance
Support the facilitation of the new hire onboarding process by participating in new employee orientation, and following up with employees
Stay active with job boards, social networks, and platforms, participate in job fairs, committees, community events, and organizations, and create relationships with external sources (colleges & universities, direct hire agencies) to find talent in the area
Provides general support to the HR department
Uphold the company’s mission and values
Other duties as assigned