Talent Acquisition Specialist

Socket.dev; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement plans

Employee referral program

EFAP

Job summary

Quarterhill seeks a proactive Talent Acquisition Specialist to attract, engage, and hire top talent for technical and operational roles. You will partner with hiring managers to define profiles, manage full-cycle recruiting, and ensure an exceptional candidate experience from sourcing through onboarding.

Responsibilities include building pipelines, posting roles, tracking metrics, and supporting employer branding while ensuring compliance with employment laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years in talent acquisition or full-cycle recruiting.
• Experience recruiting for technical, operational, and/or corporate roles.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and reporting tools.
• Familiarity with ATS and recruiting tech; awareness of EEO laws.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain pipelines through proactive sourcing and networking.
• Partner with hiring managers to define candidate profiles and needs.
• Evaluate candidates and provide hiring recommendations.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment from sourcing to onboarding.
• Create compelling job postings across careers site and boards.
• Maintain candidate records in the ATS and track metrics.
• Support employment branding and ensure compliance with laws.

Skills

Sourcing & networking

Stakeholder management

Interviewing & assessment

Candidate experience

Multi-tasking

Data-driven recruiting

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ATS systems

Recruiting technologies

Job description

Overview

At Quarterhill, we believe great people drive great outcomes. The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a critical role in attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent that supports our continued growth and innovation. This position partners closely with hiring managers and business leaders to identify talent needs, develop effective recruitment strategies, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

The ideal candidate is a proactive talent advisor who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at building relationships, and leverages creative sourcing strategies to connect with high-quality talent across technical and operational functions.

Here you will play a key role in supporting our rapidly scaling workforce, inclusive of Maintenance Technicians, Field Technicians, and a variety of additional positions based on evolving business needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust pipelines of qualified candidates through proactive sourcing, networking, referrals, and targeted outreach to passive talent.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, define candidate profiles, and provide guidance throughout the recruitment process.
• Evaluate candidates and present hiring recommendations based on skills, experience, cultural alignment, and business requirements.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer support, and onboarding coordination.
• Create and manage compelling job postings across multiple recruitment channels, including the corporate careers site and external job boards.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Track recruiting metrics and provide insights to support continuous process improvement and hiring effectiveness.
• Support employment branding initiatives that position Quarterhill as an employer of choice.
• Ensure all recruiting activities comply with applicable employment laws, regulations, and equal employment opportunity requirements.
• Build positive relationships with candidates, employees, and external talent communities to strengthen Quarterhill's talent network.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Ability to manage multiple searches and priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to execute with urgency in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong candidate assessment and interviewing capabilities.
• Proven sourcing and networking skills with the ability to identify and engage passive candidates.
• Ability to influence and build credibility with hiring managers and business leaders across all levels of the organization.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret recruiting metrics and make informed recommendations.
• Commitment to delivering a positive, inclusive, and professional candidate experience.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of talent acquisition or full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Strong experience recruiting for technical, operational, and/or corporate roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and reporting tools.
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting technologies.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, recruiting best practices, and EEO compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing, assessing, and attracting top talent through networking, relationship-building, and proactive recruiting strategies.
• Experience supporting a high-growth, fast-paced business environment is preferred.

Benefits

Weoffer a Total Rewards plan designed with you and your family’s health and wellness in mind that includes:

• Paid days off (i.e. vacation, sick days, bereavement leave)
• Health and Dental plans
• Retirement plans
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Employee referral program

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability or any other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We appreciate all responses and will acknowledge only those being considered for an interview.

We respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.