HR | Talent Acquisition Specialist

Scout Clinical•Dallas, TX

2d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1996 and rebranded to Scout in 2024, Scout built its foundation on planning meetings for numerous organizations within the life sciences sector (Scout Meetings). In response to emerging industry needs, they expanded their services to include Scout Clinical, one of the top providers of clinical trial patient reimbursements and travel. Scout is recognized as a leader in their field for innovation in service, attention to detail, their stellar team members, and making the complex easier. This role is for an eager and skilled Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their team in their North Dallas office. The HR | Talent Acquisition Specialist manages the full-cycle recruiting function while supporting employee onboarding, engagement, and basic HR operations. This role partners closely with hiring managers, leadership, and external vendors to attract top talent, deliver a strong employee experience, and continuously improve HR systems, processes, and engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing recruiting priorities while also shaping employee engagement practices and driving scalable, people-centered improvements across the organization.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with demonstrated ownership of recruiting programs
Experience in identifying and engaging passive candidates using job board sourcing technology
Experience supporting HR operations and employee engagement initiatives
Knowledge of recruiting best practices, employment laws, and HR compliance
Hands-on experience with ATS and HRIS platforms
Experience supporting a growing or changing organization
Ability to handle highly confidential information with the utmost care and discretion
Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) – preferably Clear Company
Organized, detail-oriented, sensitive to deadlines, flexible with changing priorities
Professional demeanor, friendly and approachable
Collaborative team player, fostering positive relationships with colleagues and clients
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent computer and MS Office Suite skills, particularly in Word and Excel

Nice To Haves

Global experience a plus!

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting activities from requisition intake through candidate selection, offer, and pre-employment activities
Partner with managers and leadership to attract and secure top talent
Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, hiring timelines, and interview processes
Managescreening, interviewing, offer, background checks, and references processes
Source, attract, and engage qualified talent through direct sourcing, networking, referrals, job boards, social media, and other recruiting channels.
Proactively monitor recruiting activity and ensure candidates move through recruitment statuses in ATS and all tasks and changes are being completed throughout the process.
Track recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline health, source effectiveness)
Ensure a consistent, inclusive, and positive candidate experience
Support employer branding initiatives and talent market positioning
Maintain and update job descriptions and job postings
Partner with managers, IT, and HR stakeholders to ensure smooth and engaging new hire experiences
Perform and track remote I-9 and E-Verify process, TrustID (UK & Ireland), and visa renewals