Talent Acquisition Specialist

Onterris; Concord (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris is seeking an experienced recruiting professional to own the full lifecycle from outreach to offer for both part-time and full-time roles. You will build pipelines, engage passive candidates, and partner with hiring managers to drive time‑to‑fill and candidate satisfaction.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, campus and university recruitment, and adoption of new recruiting tools to improve outcomes while reflecting Onterris mission and values in every interaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting in fast-paced environments.
• Experience sourcing passive candidates using tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed Resume, or similar platforms.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with ATS and recruiting technologies.
• Excellent time management, multitasking, problem-solving, and adaptability.
• Agency and university recruiting experience preferred.
• Demonstrated resilience, initiative, and ability to follow direction.

Responsibilities

• Own the full recruitment lifecycle from initial outreach through offer for both part-time and full-time roles.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of passive talent and develop market insights.
• Conduct interviews to assess candidate motivation, skills, and fit with culture.
• Design and execute targeted recruiting and marketing campaigns.
• Contribute to continuous recruitment function improvements and metrics.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Passive candidate sourcing

Candidate interviewing

Communication skills

ATS proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Indeed Resume

Job description

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

This role is a great match for a seasoned recruiting professional who thrives in a fast‑moving, collaborative environment and enjoys partnering closely with hiring managers, stakeholders, and teammates to deliver strong hiring outcomes. You’ll play a key role in shaping the candidate experience and driving results, with success measured through time‑to‑fill, candidate satisfaction, hiring manager feedback, and your ability to consistently reflect Onterris mission and core values in every interaction.

The annual compensation range for this role is $70K to 80K, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

This role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:

• Own the Process: Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from initial outreach through offer acceptance for both part-time and full-time positions.
• Prospect & Engage: Build and maintain a strong pipeline of passive talent by proactively sourcing high-potential candidates, nurturing long-term relationships, and developing deep market insights to anticipate future hiring needs.
• Evaluate Talent: Conduct interviews to assess candidate motivation, skills, and alignment with company culture.
• Launch Campaigns: Design and execute innovative, targeted recruiting and marketing campaigns to attract top talent.
• Drive Recruitment Innovation: Contribute to the continuous improvement of the recruiting function by adopting new tools and technologies, enhancing university recruitment strategies, developing meaningful hiring metrics, and implementing candidate and hiring manager feedback initiatives.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments, including high-volume hiring
• Experience sourcing passive candidates using tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed Resume, or similar platforms
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency with ATS and recruiting technologies
• Excellent time management, multitasking, problem-solving, and adaptability
• Agency and university recruiting experience preferred
• Demonstrated resilience, initiative, and ability to follow direction

Work Environmental and Physical Requirements

The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.

• Fast-paced, collaborative environment supporting multiple hiring priorities and deadlines
• Combination of independent work and cross-functional collaboration with hiring managers and HR teams
• Frequent interaction with candidates via virtual platforms, phone, and in-person meetings
• Primarily office-based or remote/hybrid setting, using recruiting systems and standard office technology
• Prolonged periods of sitting, working at a computer, and engaging in virtual communication
• Ability to occasionally attend career fairs, networking events, or campus recruiting activities, which may require travel
• May involve standing, walking, and carrying light materials (e.g., recruiting materials, event supplies)

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Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.