Talent Acquisition Specialist

Mid-Atlantic Truck & Equipment•Easton, MD

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mid-Atlantic Truck & Equipment (MATE) is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist with a full-cycle recruiting focus. This role requires a sales-minded approach to recruiting, emphasizing relationship building, effective communication, creative problem-solving, and adaptability. The specialist will manage the entire recruitment process, from initial candidate contact to the new hire's first day, working with hiring managers across various departments for a wide range of positions. The role is dynamic, with shifting priorities and challenging searches, requiring someone who takes ownership and can find innovative solutions. A traditional recruiting background is not essential; experience in sales, hospitality, retail management, customer service, or other people-focused roles where relationship building and problem-solving are key is valued. The ideal candidate enjoys challenges, finds satisfaction in connecting people with opportunities, and thrives in an environment with ownership of their work.

Requirements

Must reside within a one-hour driving radius of the Easton, Maryland corporate office.
Proven experience in a fast-paced, high-volume, people-facing environment (e.g., sales, hospitality, retail management, recruiting, restaurant management, customer service, or similar).
Ability and willingness to travel to MATE branches and recruiting events as needed, including occasional overnight travel.
Ability to support occasional after-hours communication when business needs require it.
Sales-minded and relationship-oriented.
Independent and self-directed.
Adaptable.
Naturally curious.
A problem-solver.
Organized and detail-oriented.
A strong communicator.
Comfortable with technology and willing to learn new tools and processes.

Responsibilities

Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, hiring needs, priorities, and timelines.
Source, engage, and screen candidates through job boards, networking, referrals, direct outreach, and creative sourcing strategies.
Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
Connect with candidates, understand their motivations, and communicate opportunities genuinely.
Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring process.
Coordinate interviews, manage scheduling, and ensure the process moves from intake through onboarding.
Evaluate candidates objectively and provide hiring managers with clear, job-related feedback.
Identify solutions for challenging searches and adjust recruitment approaches as needed.
Support offer development, extension, and negotiation in partnership with leadership.
Manage pre-employment steps and ensure a smooth transition to a new TeamMATE.
Represent MATE at recruiting events, job fairs, networking opportunities, and branch visits.
Maintain accurate ATS documentation and handle candidate and employee information with confidentiality and professionalism.

Benefits

Salary Range: $55,000–$68,000 annually, based on experience
Monday–Friday Schedule: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Hybrid Schedule: In-office Tuesdays and Wednesdays at our Easton, MD corporate office, with additional in-office days as needed
Company Laptop: Provided for work performed outside the office
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and additional coverage options
Generous PTO: Accrue two weeks of paid time off in your first year
401(k): Company match
Employee Referral Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career Growth: Development, stability, and advancement opportunities within MATE