Talent Acquisition Specialist

NextLink • Hudson Oaks, TX

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for attracting, recruiting, hiring, and onboarding talent across the organization. The role works closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, develop recruiting strategies, provide a strong candidate experience, and help new employees successfully onboard. As the primary point of contact throughout the hiring process, the specialist supports Nextlink’s employer brand, recruiting efficiency, and organizational growth.

The position manages full-cycle recruitment for exempt and non-exempt roles, including sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, pre-employment requirements, and candidate communications. It also coordinates new-hire orientation and documentation, tracks onboarding completion, and partners with HR, IT, Payroll, Facilities, and department leaders to prepare employees for their first day.

The role also supports employer-branding activities, recruiting events, community outreach, internship and college recruiting programs, and recruiting content for social media and career platforms. The position is onsite in an office environment, with travel between company locations and to recruiting events as needed. Work hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous experience in a role such as Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Human Resources, or similar.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience with ATS platforms and recruiting technologies.
• Comfort leveraging AI and automation tools to improve recruiting efficiency.
• Ability to travel between company locations and attend recruiting events as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for exempt and non-exempt positions.
• Partner with department leaders to identify staffing needs and hiring priorities.
• Create and maintain job postings across recruiting platforms.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, employee referrals, networking, and proactive recruiting techniques.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate interviews.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and leadership.
• Communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Extend employment offers and negotiate within approved compensation guidelines.
• Maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for future openings.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements, including background checks and screenings.
• Prepare offer letters and new-hire documentation.
• Coordinate new-hire orientation and ensure required employment paperwork is completed accurately and on time.
• Partner with HR, IT, Payroll, Facilities, and department leaders to prepare employees for Day One.
• Track onboarding completion and identify opportunities to improve the onboarding experience.
• Promote Nextlink as an employer of choice.
• Support recruiting events, job fairs, and community outreach initiatives.
• Assist with internship and college recruiting programs.
• Develop recruiting content for social media and career platforms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED