Talent Acquisition Specialist

OpenWorks | Facility Management•Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

OpenWorks is seeking a driven, detail-oriented, and proactive Talent Acquisition Specialist to own full-cycle recruiting and support the organization's growth by attracting and hiring talent nationwide. The role manages recruiting efforts from intake through offer acceptance and onboarding handoff, while partnering with hiring managers and the People & Culture team to create an efficient, organized, and positive hiring experience. The specialist will source candidates, build pipelines, maintain accurate ATS records, guide searches through established workflows and approvals, and identify process improvements. The role also supports onboarding coordination and contributes to employer branding, recruiting programs, and other People & Culture initiatives. OpenWorks highlights the opportunity to shape internal talent acquisition processes, contribute to organizational success, collaborate across teams, and grow a career in an inclusive environment.

Requirements

At least 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a fast-paced or growth-oriented organization.
Ability to independently manage multiple searches, prioritize competing demands, and proactively resolve challenges.
Experience recruiting across multiple states or nationally.
Strong sourcing, interviewing, and candidate assessment skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established processes and maintain accurate recruiting data.
Sound judgment and discretion when handling candidate information, hiring decisions, and sensitive situations.
Strong communication and follow-through, with the ability to proactively drive next steps with candidates and hiring teams.
Hands-on experience using an applicant tracking system (ATS).

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting sales professionals is strongly preferred.
Experience with Predictive Index or similar behavioral assessment tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from intake through offer acceptance and onboarding handoff.
Source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, networking, and employee referrals.
Partner with hiring managers and the People & Culture team on recruiting strategies, structured interviews, and market insights.
Build and maintain diverse candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
Communicate proactively with candidates, hiring managers, and internal partners to support a positive candidate experience and timely follow-through.
Maintain accurate and complete candidate records in the ATS, including interview stages, feedback, approvals, offers, and hiring activity.
Follow established recruiting workflows and approval processes, using sound judgment and confirming required steps and approvals before advancing candidates.
Identify opportunities to improve recruiting workflows and processes.
Support onboarding coordination and a positive new hire experience.
Contribute to employer branding, recruiting programs, and other People & Culture initiatives as needed.