Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist Job Description
The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a key role in managing the end-to-end hiring process to meet staffing needs and support overall business objectives. In this role, you collaborate closely with hiring managers to execute recruiting activities, guide candidates through each stage of the recruitment and selection process, and implement effective talent acquisition strategies. You focus on delivering an exceptional experience for both candidates and hiring managers by communicating transparently, providing timely updates, and leveraging digital tools and recruitment technologies. Through thoughtful phone screens and candidate interactions, you create a welcoming and engaging environment, while also building strong partnerships with hiring managers and HR to ensure a streamlined, consistent, and high-quality recruitment process.
Responsibilities
- Implement diverse sourcing strategies, including referral generation, job postings, and direct sourcing, to build strong talent pipelines.
- Collaborate with hiring managers and HR throughout the selection and hiring process to ensure alignment on role requirements, candidate profiles, and hiring decisions.
- Screen candidates to evaluate their skills, experience, and level of interest, ensuring a strong match to role requirements and organizational needs.
- Utilize current recruitment processes, applicant tracking systems, and other tools to maintain best practices and consistency throughout the full-cycle recruitment process.
- Lead and support recruiting projects and events that enhance talent acquisition capabilities and employer visibility.
- Deliver a positive candidate experience by providing clear communication, timely feedback, and a respectful, engaging recruitment process at every stage.
- Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date candidate data using applicant tracking systems and other HR tools.
- Organize, coordinate, and participate in job fairs and recruitment events to promote opportunities and attract qualified candidates.
- Support college recruiting and internship programs, helping to identify, engage, and hire early-career talent.
- Assist with coordination of the immigration program and communicate effectively with internal partners to support related recruitment activities.
- Assist with relocation program coordination and provide clear, timely communication to employees who are actively relocating.
- Partner closely with Talent Acquisition team members to share best practices, align on priorities, and escalate complex recruiting matters when appropriate.
Essential Skills
- Talent acquisition and full-cycle recruiting experience, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating offers and onboarding.
- Experience in recruiting and candidate screening, with the ability to assess qualifications, skills, and interest levels effectively.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously.
- Experience using an applicant tracking system and HRMS to manage candidate data and recruitment workflows.
- Proficiency in talent acquisition, recruitment, and human resources processes, including onboarding and hiring practices.
- Demonstrated experience with applicant tracking systems and other recruitment technologies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with candidates and internal stakeholders.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, to support administrative and reporting needs.
- Administrative support skills, including scheduling, documentation, and coordination of interviews and recruitment activities.
- Ability to provide high-quality customer service to candidates, hiring managers, and HR partners.
- High School diploma plus 4 years of related experience, or a Bachelors degree plus 2 years of related experience, or a Masters degree.
- Willingness to travel up to 35% for recruiting events, meetings, and related activities.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelors degree plus 3 years of related experience is preferred.
- Experience in recruiting within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Experience recruiting for both exempt and non-exempt positions, including technical, professional, and managerial roles.
- Experience supporting recruitment programs such as immigration, college recruiting, internships, or relocation.
- Background in technical recruiting and familiarity with hiring for a variety of functional areas.
- Experience leveraging applicant tracking systems and data (ATS) for reporting, tracking, and process improvement.
- Ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers, HR partners, and candidates through effective communication and collaboration.
- Comfort with using digital tools and technology to streamline and enhance the recruitment process.
Work Environment
This role follows a Monday through Friday schedule, typically from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position operates in a hybrid work model, with approximately half of the workdays spent on site collaborating with the team and the remaining time working remotely. The environment is professional and team-oriented, with frequent interaction with hiring managers, HR partners, and candidates. You will regularly use applicant tracking systems, HRMS platforms, and the Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Word, and Excel) to manage recruitment activities and communication. Professional attire is required, and jeans are not part of the standard dress code.
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 - $28.00/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 3, 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.