Talent Acquisition Specialist

Essential Functions

• 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 compelling job postings across multiple recruiting platforms.
• Source candidates using 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.
• Facilitate candidate communications throughout the hiring process.
• Extend employment offers and negotiate within approved compensation guidelines.
• Maintain an active pipeline of qualified candidates for future openings.
• Coordinate all pre-employment requirements.
• Facilitate background checks and pre-employment screenings.
• Prepare offer letters and new hire documentation.
• Coordinate new hire orientation.
• Ensure all required employment paperwork is completed accurately and on time.
• Partner with HR, IT, Payroll, Facilities, and department leaders to ensure employees are prepared for Day One.
• Track onboarding completion and identify opportunities to improve the onboarding experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience with ATS platforms and recruiting technologies.
• Comfortable leveraging AI and automation tools to improve recruiting efficiency.

Employer Branding

• 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.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Previous experience in a role such as a Coordinator, Admin Assistant, Human Resources or similar.

Job Classification

• Onboarding
• Non-Exempt

Work Environment/Hazards

• Working conditions primarily inside an office environment
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Onsite role

Physical Demands

• Stationary position for 8-10 hours a day
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment.

Working Hours/Days

• Full time
• 40 hours
• Occasional overtime as needed
• 8am-5pm M-F

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel between company locations and attend recruiting events as needed.