Talent Acquisition Specialist

NextLink • Hudson Oaks, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for attracting, recruiting, hiring, and onboarding top talent across the organization. This role partners closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, develop recruiting strategies, deliver exceptional candidate experience, and ensure new employees are successfully onboarded into the organization. This position serves as the primary point of contact throughout the hiring process and plays a key role in strengthening Nextlink's employer brand, improving recruiting efficiency, and supporting organizational growth.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Previous experience in a role such as a Coordinator, Admin Assistant, Human Resources or similar.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience with ATS platforms and recruiting technologies.
• Comfortable leveraging AI and automation tools to improve recruiting efficiency.
• Ability to travel between company locations and attend recruiting events as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for exempt and non-exempt positions.
• Partner with department leaders to identify staffing needs and hiring priorities.
• Create and maintain compelling job postings across multiple recruiting platforms.
• Source candidates using job boards, social media, employee referrals, networking, and proactive recruiting techniques.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate interviews.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and leadership.
• Facilitate candidate communications throughout the hiring process.
• Extend employment offers and negotiate within approved compensation guidelines.
• Maintain an active pipeline of qualified candidates for future openings.
• Coordinate all pre-employment requirements.
• Facilitate background checks and pre-employment screenings.
• Prepare offer letters and new hire documentation.
• Coordinate new hire orientation.
• Ensure all required employment paperwork is completed accurately and on time.
• Partner with HR, IT, Payroll, Facilities, and department leaders to ensure employees are prepared for Day One.
• Track onboarding completion and identify opportunities to improve the onboarding experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Promote Nextlink as an employer of choice.
• Support recruiting events, job fairs, and community outreach initiatives.
• Assist with internship and college recruiting programs.
• Develop recruiting content for social media and career platforms.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED