Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Aleron; Town of Elma (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions in Elma, NY is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment for a 6-month contract. You will partner with hiring managers to source, screen, and hire high-quality talent for aerospace and defense roles, delivering an exceptional candidate experience in a demanding environment.

You will manage the end-to-end process, craft creative sourcing strategies, and build strong relationships with candidates and stakeholders to support hiring goals.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Technical Recruiting.
• Ability to lead full-cycle recruitment in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers to fill hard-to-fill roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, candidate selection, and onboarding.
• Develop creative and targeted sourcing strategies to identify and engage qualified candidates for challenging roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, clarify expectations, and deliver candidates who align with role requirements and business objectives.
• Apply effective screening and assessment techniques to evaluate candidate qualifications, suitability, and overall fit.
• Build strong relationships with candidates and stakeholders, communicate clearly, and influence hiring decisions to support recruitment goals.

Skills

Technical Recruiting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Elma, NY

Employment Type: Temp (6 Months)

Industry: Aerospace and Defense

Compensation: $45.00-$50.00/Hour

Schedule: 40 Hours/Week 1st Shift

About the Opportunity

• We're seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment and support business growth by attracting and hiring high-quality talent. In this contract role, you'll partner closely with hiring managers, develop creative sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill positions, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience while navigating a fast-paced, high-demand recruiting environment.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritises both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

What You'll Do

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, candidate selection, and onboarding.
• Develop creative and targeted sourcing strategies to identify and engage qualified candidates for challenging and specialized roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, clarify expectations, and deliver candidates who align with role requirements and business objectives.
• Apply effective screening and assessment techniques to evaluate candidate qualifications, suitability, and overall fit.
• Build strong relationships with candidates and stakeholders, communicate clearly, and influence hiring decisions to support recruitment goals.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4+ years of experience in Technical Recruiting

What Sets You Apart

• An entrepreneurial mindset, a proactive approach, and a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Humility, adaptability, and a collaborative working style.
• The ability to thrive under pressure, navigate challenging hiring requirements, and respond effectively to changing priorities.

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.

After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.

The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you.

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.