Talent Acquisition Specialist

Midwest Staffing; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Staffing is seeking a motivated Talent Acquisition Recruiter for a 6-month+ contract to join our talent acquisition team. The role focuses on sourcing, engaging, and securing top talent across multiple functions while ensuring legal compliance and effective recruitment practices.

The ideal candidate will manage end-to-end processes, utilize ATS platforms like Workday, iCIMS, or Lever, and collaborate with hiring managers to forecast staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years recruiting experience.
• Experience with high-volume hourly hiring.
• Proficient ATS (iCIMS preferred).
• Knowledge of employment law and labor standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Strong relationship management with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for diverse roles across the organization.
• Manage candidate pipelines with ATS (Workday, iCIMS, or Lever).
• Identify candidates via social media, job boards, and networks.
• Coordinate with hiring managers on staffing needs and provide guidance.
• Support onboarding and contract negotiations for new hires.
• Maintain HRIS records and generate recruitment metrics for improvement.

Skills

Sourcing

Screening

Interviewing

ATS systems

HR compliance

Stakeholder mgmt

Contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

iCIMS

Lever

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Recruiter for a 6-month+ contract-based position to join a highly reputable company and their talent acquisition team. This role is pivotal in sourcing, engaging, and securing top talent across various functions within the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding recruiting, HR sourcing strategies, and talent management practices. You will play an essential role in building a robust candidate pipeline, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and supporting organizational growth through effective recruitment initiatives.

Duties

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes, including candidate sourcing, screening, and interviewing for diverse roles across the organization.
• Utilize talent management software and applicant tracking systems (ATS) such as Workday, iCIMS, or Lever to manage candidate pipelines efficiently.
• Conduct research to identify potential candidates through various channels including social media platforms, job boards, and professional networks.
• Engage in high-volume recruitment efforts for entry-level positions as well as specialized technical roles.
• Manage relationships with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and provide strategic guidance on talent acquisition best practices.
• Ensure compliance with HR legal standards and employment law in all recruiting activities, contracts, and candidate communications.
• Coordinate with external recruiting agencies when necessary to expand candidate reach and expedite hiring processes.
• Support onboarding activities such as employee orientation and contract negotiations to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
• Maintain accurate records within HRIS systems like PeopleSoft or UltiPro and generate reports on recruitment metrics for continuous improvement.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years of recruiting experience, preferably supporting direct labor or logistics roles
• Experience with high-volume, hourly hiring.
• Proficient ATS user (iCIMS preferred)
• Knowledge of employment & labor law applicable to talent management practices across different regions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Background in relationship management with internal teams and external partners to optimize hiring outcomes.

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