Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)

Nuix • Reston, VA

4d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract). This role will focus primarily on top-of-funnel recruiting, including talent pipelining, sourcing, outbound outreach, candidate qualification, and initial screening. The ideal candidate is a hands-on recruiter who knows how to identify and engage high-quality talent in competitive markets. This is an execution-focused role suited to someone who can hit the ground running, work independently, and bring strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills from day one. This is a short-term contract and can be 100% remote.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of corporate Talent Acquisition, or agency recruiting experience, with strong hands-on sourcing experience.
• Experience recruiting within technology, B2B SaaS, software, or other fast-paced environments preferred; agency experience is highly valued.
• Strong expertise in outbound sourcing and passive candidate engagement, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, talent databases, and market mapping.
• Proven ability to identify, assess, and qualify candidates against defined profiles, rather than relying solely on inbound applicants.
• Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple pipelines and priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Hungry, curious, proactive, and resourceful, with strong communication skills, a sense of urgency, and a commitment to balancing speed, quality, and candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs, with a focus on passive talent.
• Conduct targeted, high-volume outbound sourcing using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, AI-enabled tools, databases, and other sourcing platforms.
• Develop creative and personalized outreach strategies to engage passive candidates and communicate the opportunity effectively.
• Conduct initial candidate qualification and screening, assessing experience, skills, motivation, compensation expectations, location, and overall fit.
• Manage candidates through the top of the funnel, from initial outreach through qualification and handoff to the Recruiter or hiring team.
• Provide regular market and pipeline updates, including candidate availability, sourcing challenges, and talent insights.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to ensure a smooth handoff of qualified candidates and a positive candidate experience.
• Continuously refine sourcing strategies, messaging, and channels to improve engagement and pipeline quality.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed