Full‑Cycle Talent Acquisition Specialist

City of Lincoln; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

GNS North America in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to own the full-cycle recruiting and onboarding across U.S. operations. You will partner with hiring managers and leadership to attract, evaluate, hire, and onboard qualified candidates while delivering a positive candidate experience.

You will manage postings, screen and interview candidates, coordinate interviews and offers, and support pre-employment checks and onboarding for hourly to management roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field with 3 years in talent acquisition or onboarding.
• Familiarity with ATS and resume databases.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience coordinating virtual and in-person interviews.
• Knowledge of labor laws, employment regulations, and hiring compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and salary expectations.
• Create and manage job postings across forums and social platforms.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates aligning with roles.
• Prepare candidate summaries for hiring managers.
• Coordinate interviews, extend offers, and support onboarding.
• Manage pre-employment checks and background screens.
• Provide recruitment consultation and market insights.
• Support employment branding and agency partnerships.
• Maintain compliant recruiting documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interview coordination

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

GNS North America in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to own the full-cycle recruiting and onboarding across U.S. operations. You will partner with hiring managers and leadership to attract, evaluate, hire, and onboard qualified candidates while delivering a positive candidate experience.

You will manage postings, screen and interview candidates, coordinate interviews and offers, and support pre-employment checks and onboarding for hourly to management roles.