Talent Acquistion Specialist

The HR Source•Hyattsville, MD

128d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is a hybrid position focusing on both recruiting and business development. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for sourcing, engaging, and managing candidates, as well as generating new business opportunities and engaging with clients. The position requires strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills, with a proficiency in ATS systems, CRM platforms, and social media sourcing tools. Success in this role involves meeting goals, building relationships, staying ahead of hiring trends, and contributing to the company's growth.

Requirements

Prior experience in recruiting, staffing, or client-facing sales strongly preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility quickly.
Highly organized with strong time-management and follow-through.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
Proficiency with ATS systems, CRM platforms, and social media sourcing tools.

Nice To Haves

Consistently meeting or exceeding recruiting and business development goals.
Building trusted, long-term relationships with candidates and clients.
Staying ahead of hiring trends and delivering thoughtful, timely staffing solutions.
Contributing to both individual success and the continued growth of The HR SOURCE.

Responsibilities

Proactively source, engage, and build pipelines of qualified candidates using social media, online platforms, internal databases, and networking.
Conduct phone screens, video interviews, and skills assessments across a broad range of professional roles.
Coordinate client interviews, complete reference checks, and manage offer processes from start to finish.
Maintain consistent, high-quality communication with candidates and clients to ensure alignment, engagement, and satisfaction.
Develop and manage candidate pipelines to support current and future opportunities.
Drive candidate retention through regular outreach and relationship-building.
Address and resolve employee relations issues at client sites, partnering as needed with internal leadership.
Support recruiting initiatives, process improvements, and special projects assigned.
Generate new business opportunities and secure job orders through outreach, relationship building, and consultative conversations.
Engage prospective and existing clients via phone, virtual meetings, and targeted follow-ups.
Conduct account check-ins and reviews to assess satisfaction, identify hiring trends, and recommend staffing solutions.
Build strong, trusted relationships with hiring managers and decision-makers across multiple industries.
Resolve client issues promptly with a focus on service quality, responsiveness, and follow-through.
Leverage LinkedIn and other social platforms to connect with candidates and prospective clients.
Attend networking events and client meetings in coordination with the Director of Growth.
Lead or support special initiatives focused on improving recruiting, business development, and operational effectiveness.