Talent Acquisition Specialist, Marlboro, MA, Hybrid, Full-Time

DCU•Marlborough, MA

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

This role sources and screens top talent for vacant positions, utilizing multiple channels to access a wide range of potential candidates, ensuring a diverse pool of potential applicants. This position also coordinates the offer and hiring of candidates. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will partner with hiring managers and HR leadership to determine staffing needs and provide guidance on recruiting best practices, interviewing, compensation, and labor market trends. They will create accurate and engaging job postings and manage sourcing efforts across multiple channels. This role involves screening, interviewing, and assessing candidates for various roles, maintaining communication with candidates and hiring managers, and coordinating offer delivery and pre-employment screenings. Additionally, the specialist will manage the applicant tracking system, lead onboarding activities, evaluate internal wage equity, analyze recruitment data, and develop recruitment advertising and employer branding initiatives. Collaboration with HR Business Partners and performance of administrative tasks are also key components of this role.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in field relevant to role (or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree)
2 - 4 years of relevant experience
Full-cycle recruiting experience at a mid to large size organization with at least 1,000 employees
Ability to work efficiently and prioritize tasks meeting hiring deadlines while producing high-quality work
Agile and able to manage through rapid change.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, able to effectively communicate with all levels in the organization
Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with leadership
Strong analytical and decision-making skills with attention to detail
Proven ability to professionally handle sensitive information
Proficient and up-to-date knowledge of employment laws and regulations
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) such as Jobvite

Nice To Haves

financial institution experience preferred
PHR or similar preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with hiring managers and HR leadership to determine staffing needs and provide guidance on recruiting best practices, interviewing, compensation, and labor market trends.
Create accurate and engaging job postings and manage sourcing efforts across multiple channels, including job boards, career fairs, passive outreach, and emerging platforms.
Screen, interview, and assess candidates for exempt, nonexempt, and temporary roles, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
Maintain consistent communication with candidates and hiring managers to support a smooth recruitment and selection process.
Coordinate offer delivery, preemployment screenings, compensation details, and required compliance documentation.
Manage and maintain the applicant tracking system, ensuring accurate documentation of all recruiting activities.
Lead onboarding activities for internal and external hires, including internal job changes.
Evaluate internal wage equity and provide compensation recommendations aligned with organizational pay practices.
Analyze recruitment data, labor market insights, and process feedback to recommend improvements and support business goals.
Develop and maintain recruitment advertising and employer branding initiatives; participate in events to increase talent pipeline and brand visibility.
Collaborate with HR Business Partners to share insights and support broader workforce initiatives.
Perform administrative and operational tasks as needed, including training delivery, document auditing, communications, and other assigned duties.