Talent Acquisition Specialist

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.

We’re hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist for a 3+ month contract opportunity with a leading organization. This is a great chance to take the lead on high-impact recruiting initiatives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

As the Talent Acquisition Specialist, you’ll oversee the full recruitment lifecycle across commercial and IT roles. From building relationships with hiring managers to managing sourcing strategies and improving hiring outcomes, you'll play a key role in connecting exceptional talent with dynamic teams. If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for recruiting and stakeholder engagement, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute proactive recruitment strategies to attract top talent across commercial and IT functions

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selecting candidates

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs and develop tailored recruitment plans

• Build and maintain partnerships with external recruitment agencies and job boards to ensure a steady candidate pipeline

• Use social media and digital platforms to promote the company’s employer brand and engage passive candidates

• Provide strategic guidance on candidate selection, offer negotiations, and employment contracts

• Monitor recruitment metrics to evaluate and optimize performance

• Stay current with trends and best practices in talent acquisition

Requirements

• Strong understanding of full-cycle recruitment, from sourcing and interviewing to offer negotiation

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and external recruiting partners

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to guide recruiting decisions

• Experience using Workday and other recruiting technologies

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition

• Experience recruiting in marketing, advertising, analytics, or decision sciences

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 401(k) Program

• Commuter Benefit

• eLearning & Education Reimbursement

• Ongoing Training & Development

To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of the assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are ready to make an impact in talent acquisition, apply today! Our team at Onward Search will connect with you, guide you through the hiring process, and advocate for your success.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

Job Seeker Scam Alert

We’ve become aware of fraudulent recruiters impersonating Onward Search representatives to collect personal or financial information from potential job seekers. Please be vigilant and always protect your information. Learn more about potential threats and how to protect yourself by visiting our job seeker scam alert page.