Talent Acquisition Specialist

Calspan; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4 weeks

Company holidays

Onsite training

Career growth

Job summary

Calspan is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist in Buffalo, NY. This part-time role (approx. 20 hours/week) offers a hybrid work arrangement after successful training.

You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, sourcing candidates, screening, interviewing, and coordinating offers while building pipelines and supporting employer branding. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in talent acquisition, experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and ATS, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Communications, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions.
• Source, screen, interview, and coordinate offers.
• Conduct active and passive recruitment via multiple channels.
• Partner with hiring managers to plan staffing needs and strategies.
• Maintain candidate records in the ATS and track metrics.

Skills

Sourcing/Recruiting

Screening

ATS proficiency

Communication

Organization

Candidate engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Communications

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job boards

ATS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for supporting the organization's hiring needs through both active and passive recruitment strategies. This role partners with hiring managers to attract, engage, and hire top talent across a variety of positions. The ideal candidate is highly organized, relationship-focused, and experienced in sourcing, screening, and managing candidates throughout the recruitment lifecycle. This is a part-time position (approximately 20 hours per week) with a hybrid work arrangement available after the successful completion of initial training.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment activities for assigned positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating offers.
• Utilize active recruiting methods such as job postings, resume database searches, career fairs, and networking events.
• Conduct passive recruiting through LinkedIn, professional networks, referrals, and targeted outreach to engage qualified candidates.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop recruitment strategies, and provide guidance throughout the hiring process.
• Review resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates and conduct initial candidate screenings.
• Coordinate interviews and candidate communications to ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing efforts.
• Track recruiting metrics and provide regular updates on hiring activity and candidate pipelines.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and company policies throughout the recruitment process.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a
• related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, or human resources.
• Experience sourcing candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, networking, and referral programs.
• Experience recruiting for a variety of professional, technical, and/or skilled trade positions preferred.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruitment software.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting best practices, sourcing techniques, and talent acquisition strategies.
• Ability to identify and engage both active and passive candidates.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities.
• Ability to build effective relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and business leaders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and applicant tracking systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently in a part-time, hybrid work environment.
• Customer-service mindset with a proactive and results-oriented approach.

Be Calspan!

At Calspan, we want you to feel supported from day one. Our team members enjoy affordable, competitive benefits; four weeks of PTO; 10 company holidays; onsite training; and opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and make an impact.

Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications. Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

All candidates must be 18 years of age or older, and eligible to work in the United States without requiring now or in the future Visa Sponsorship.

Salary Range (min)

USD $35.00/Hr.

Salary Range (max)

USD $44.00/Hr.