Talent Acquisition Specialist

Description As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a crucial role in driving the end-to-end hiring process to meet the staffing needs and support the business objectives. Collaborating closely with hiring managers, you will execute recruiting activities, guide candidates throughout the recruitment and selection process, and implement talent acquisition strategies, all while ensuring an exceptional candidate experience. This role centers around delivering exceptional experiences for both candidates and hiring managers. You will engage in transparent communication and provide timely updates to ensure a positive candidate experience. Through phone screens, you create a welcoming environment, asking insightful questions and leaving candidates feeling valued and inspired. Simultaneously, you build strong partnerships with hiring managers, actively listening to their needs, providing guidance, and utilizing the technology provided to streamline the hiring process. By prioritizing effective communication and leveraging digital tools, you enhance both the candidate and hiring manager experiences, fostering meaningful connections and facilitating successful talent acquisitions. A combination of specialized skills is needed to be successful in this role including talent acquisition experience, customer service, administrative and logistics acumen. Responsibilities Implement diverse sourcing strategies, including referral generation, postings, and direct sourcing. Collaborate with hiring managers and HR in the selection and hiring process. Screen candidates to determine skill set and level of interest. Utilize current recruitment processes and tools to ensure best practice and consistency throughout the full-cycle recruitment process. Support recruiting projects and events. Foster and ensure a positive candidate experience by providing clear communication, timely feedback, and a respectful and engaging recruitment process. Maintain accurate and organized candidate data, utilizing applicant tracking systems and other tools. Organize and participate in job fairs and recruitment events. Support college recruiting and internship programs. Assist with coordination of the immigration program and communicate with internal partners as needed. Assist with relocation program coordination and provide clear communication to employees who are actively relocating. Partner with Talent Acquisition team members and escalate complex recruiting matters when appropriate. Skills Recruiting, Talent acquisition, Recruitment, Human resources, Onboarding, Full cycle recruiting, Hiring, Ats, Written and verbal skills, Full cycle, Technical recruiting, Applicant tracking systems, Administrative support, Support, Outlook, Microsoft office, Applicant tracking, Data entry, Recruiting hiring, Schedule meetings, Cold calling, Screen resumes, Microsoft office suite, Reference checks, Scheduling coordinating, Taleo, Detail, Administration, Strategy, Pipeline, Life cycle, Schedule travel, Reporting, Icims, Account management, Powerpoint, Human resources talent acquisition, Clerical, Job boards, Talent management, Microsoft excel Top Skills Details Recruiting Additional Skills & Qualifications High School diploma plus 4 years of related experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of related experience, or a Master's degree. Experience using an applicant tracking system and HRMS. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in using MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel). A willingness to travel up to 35%. What Will Put You Ahead Bachelors degree plus 3 years of related experience. Recruiting experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Experience with both exempt and non-exempt recruiting, including technical, professional, and managerial positions. Experience supporting recruitment programs such as immigration, college recruiting, internships, or relocation Experience Level Entry Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Hilmar, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Hilmar, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Hilmar,CA.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.