Talent Acquisition Specialist

Waga Energy•Lower Merion Township, PA

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Waga Energy is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist for their Bala Cynwyd, PA Office (Philadelphia Area). This role is responsible for supporting Waga Energy's hiring efforts across the United States by managing full-cycle recruitment activities and partnering with managers to attract and hire top talent. The position also contributes to employer branding initiatives, talent pipeline development, recruitment process improvement, and global HR projects. Reporting to the US HR Director, this role is key to supporting Waga Energy's rapid growth. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and relationship-driven, thriving in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment.
Proven ability to source, assess, and hire talent across a variety of roles.
Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices and employment regulations.
The ability to build trusted relationships with hiring managers and candidates.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Experience using ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing tools.
An analytical mindset with experience tracking recruitment metrics and driving process improvements.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented approach, with the ability to thrive in a fast-growing, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and translate them into effective hiring strategies
Contribute to the development and monitoring of the annual staffing plan (headcount, budget, target salaries)
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for all US roles, ensuring a high-quality candidate and manager experience.
Source candidates through various channels (ATS, job boards, social media, referrals, networking)
Screen applications and conduct pre-qualification interviews (motivation, skills, salary expectations, etc.)
Coordinate and schedule interviews with stakeholders
Conduct interviews and provide structured assessments of candidates
Lead shortlist discussions and support final selection decisions with hiring managers
Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers on recruitment best practices
Train and support managers on interview techniques and hiring processes
Represent the company at career fairs, networking events, and university engagements
Contribute to employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing campaigns
Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, tools, and candidate experience
Contribute to ATS optimization and digital HR tools enhancement
Analyze feedback (candidates, managers, surveys) to enhance recruitment effectiveness
Stay informed on labor market trends and innovative sourcing practices
Ensure consistency and compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations
Support talent development initiatives (e.g., internal mobility processes)
Assist with the implementation of group level (i.e. all Waga subsidiaries) processes, policies, programs, and tools in coordination with the global HR team.