Talen Acquisition Specialist

TEKsystems • Edgewood, MD

12d • $36 - $38 • Hybrid

About The Position

TEKsystems is hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist for a hybrid position based in Edgewood, Maryland, with two days remote and three days onsite. The role supports full-cycle recruiting by partnering with hiring managers and stakeholders to identify, attract, assess, and hire candidates. The specialist manages recruiting from sourcing and outreach through screening, interview coordination, offer support, and hiring. The position calls for strong sourcing and screening skills, the ability to independently manage multiple openings and priorities, and effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.

This is a contract position. The stated pay range is $36.00–$38.46 per hour; individual compensation depends on factors including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity. Eligible benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental and vision coverage; critical illness, accident and hospital coverage; a 401(k) plan with pre-tax and Roth contributions; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a health savings account; transportation benefits; an employee assistance program; and time off or leave. The posting states that the position is anticipated to close on October 23, 2026.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of recruiting experience.
• Experience using an applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related technical or professional field.
• Able to work onsite in Edgewood, Maryland three days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Technical background.
• Experience working with the SmartRecruiters ATS.
• Experience recruiting Field Service Technicians, Field Service Engineers, or similar technical or service professionals.
• Experience supporting high-volume or geographically dispersed recruiting needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting activities across multiple openings, from sourcing and candidate identification through offer and hire.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies using professional networks, job boards, referrals, and talent communities.
• Screen candidates to assess qualifications, experience, career interests, and fit for open roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, role requirements, and ideal candidate profiles.
• Recommend qualified candidates and provide recruiting updates throughout the hiring process.
• Support candidate engagement and employment branding initiatives.
• Maintain accurate recruiting data and documentation in the applicant tracking system.
• Coordinate interviews and act as a primary point of contact for candidates throughout the process.
• Provide a positive candidate experience through consistent communication and timely follow-up.
• Support offer preparation and candidate onboarding activities.
• Track recruiting progress and proactively identify potential hiring challenges or delays.
• Share talent market insights and recruiting trends with hiring teams and Talent Acquisition leadership.
• Support additional recruiting and talent acquisition initiatives as business needs evolve.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
• Health Spending Account (HSA), subject to eligibility and plan terms.
• Transportation benefits, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
• Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
• Time off or leave, such as PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility and plan terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level