Talent Acquisition Specialist

LandCare; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Team-based profit sharing

401K with 3.5% match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid Time Off + 9 holidays

Job summary

LandCare is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to partner with hiring managers in attracting and identifying top talent, with a focus on college recruitment and proactive sourcing. The role includes managing talent pipelines and collaborating with leadership on succession planning and internal promotions.

You will continually improve recruiting processes across supported divisions, train leaders in interviewing techniques, and contribute to a strong benefits package and team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of professional work experience.
• Self-starter who works well independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to build trusting, long-lasting relationships and enjoy networking and supporting people.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Desire for continuous learning and problem-solving mindset.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates using multiple channels and connect with hiring managers.
• Maintain and utilize the Applicant Tracking System to manage applicants.
• Track market trends to stay current with recruiting best practices.
• Screen candidates, coordinate interviews, administer pre-employment assessments, and present offers.
• Guide leaders on effective interviewing strategies and training.
• Coordinate college recruiting events and internships/management training programs.

Skills

Sourcing channels

Candidate screening

Interview scheduling

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

THE POSITION

The Talent Acquisition Specialist’s role is to support hiring managers in attracting and identifying top talent while managing college recruitment initiatives. The individual will focus on proactive sourcing and talent pipeline management, ensuring a healthy flow of candidates. They will collaborate with business leaders to understand internal staffing needs and succession planning, aligning recruiting efforts with organizational goals. They will focus on continual improvement and training of the recruiting process within the divisions they support.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Utilize various sourcing channels to source candidates and connect them with hiring managers
• Utilize and maintain information in the Applicant Tracking System to efficiently manage applicants
• Continually assess and track market trends to stay current with best practices of recruiting efforts
• Screen candidates, coordinate interviews, conduct pre-employment assessments, present offer letters and transition new employees into the onboarding process
• Act as a subject matter expert in guiding and training leaders towards effective interviewing strategies
• Collaborate with the Director of Employee Development and business leaders to understand succession plans, bench needs, and readiness of team members for internal promotions
• Coordinate college recruiting events and promote the Internship and Management Training programs

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of professional work experience
• Self-starter who works well independently and thrives in a team environment working collaboratively
• Ability to build trusting, long-lasting relationships and enjoys networking and supporting people
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Possess intellectual curiosity and desire for continuous learning
• Innovative problem solver who thinks logically as well as creatively
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy
• Tech savvy, strong business acumen, research, and administrative skills

In addition to a great team environment, we have a strong benefits package for our team members:

• Competitive base salary
• Team based profit sharing program
• 401K for all employees with 3.5% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid Time Off Policy + 9 corporate holidays

This position has a salary range of approximately $75,000 - $95,000 annually (commensurate with experience).