Talent Acquisition Specialist

Brkthru Digital, LLC; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brkthru is a remote-first company with a focus on local, state, regional and national brands. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will own full-cycle recruiting for assigned roles, partnering with hiring managers to shape hiring plans, source and screen candidates, and drive each search to a confident, timely decision.

You will add value from day one by conducting phone screens and moving roles forward with urgency, while supporting learning and development and internship program initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience conducting phone screens independently.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers to fill roles end-to-end.
• Excellent service to internal partners and candidates.
• Poised, concise communication with VP-level and senior leaders.
• Sound judgment with clear hiring recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Own full recruitment lifecycle for assigned roles and deliver qualified candidates on timelines.
• Build and execute sourcing strategies across multiple channels.
• Screen and phone-interview candidates aligned with Brkthru values.
• Drive interview process to timely decision and assist with offers.
• Partner with managers and senior stakeholders and keep candidates informed.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and pipelines in compliance.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Phone screens

Sourcing strategies

Stakeholder management

Executive presence

Candidate experience

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

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Brkthru was founded with a client-centric philosophy in an industry where service is often overlooked. Our mission is to be the preferred partner of local advertisers and agencies, creating and managing successful paid digital media campaigns for local, state, regional and national brands in nearly every B2C and B2B vertical and industry. Our campaigns reach customers on digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, computers and digital TV.

We are guided by our core values and we center them in the hiring process and our workday to build teams that exemplify Positive Attitude, Caring, Contribution, Communication, and Trust.

Why Brkthru?

Brkthru is the leading digital media solutions provider to mid-market agencies and brands. We are a close-knit and highly sophisticated trading team that works in 20+ different digital media platforms. Our client-first philosophy sets us apart, consistently earning us a 90% client satisfaction rating, and equally impressive client retention is proof. We are growing quickly, ranking for the fourth year in-a-row to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America for 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022. We rank 324 in the Inc. Advertising & Marketing category and outpace some of the biggest agencies in the country.

The Opportunity:

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Brkthru, you’ll own full-cycle recruiting for your assigned roles, turning hiring needs into a steady pipeline of qualified candidates who fit both the role and the team. This role sits at the center of how Brkthru builds its team: you’ll partner with hiring managers and leaders to shape hiring plans, source and screen candidates, and drive each search to a confident, timely decision. You’ll add value from day one, conducting phone screens and moving roles forward without a long ramp.

This is a versatile, hands-on role reporting to the Manager, Talent Acquisition. Alongside core recruiting, you’ll take on work that spans the wider people function, including supporting learning and development facilitation through Brkthru University (BTU), helping coordinate the internship program, and representing Brkthru at recruiting and community events. It’s a strong fit for someone who operates with ownership and urgency, communicates proactively with senior stakeholders, and enjoys variety in their day-to-day.

Responsibilities:

• Own the full recruitment lifecycle for assigned roles, from intake through offer, delivering qualified candidates on the timelines the business needs and supporting hiring needs with the resources they need to effectively assess candidates.
• Build and execute sourcing strategies that reach active and passive candidates across a range of roles.
• Screen and phone-interview candidates, advancing only those aligned with Brkthru hiring focus, values, and policies.
• Drive the interview process to a clear, timely decision, and partner on offers through close.
• Partner with hiring managers and VP-level stakeholders throughout the search, delivering responsive service and keeping candidates informed with professional, transparent communication.
• Keep candidate records and pipelines accurate, current, and compliant with federal, state, and local employment law.

Talent Programs & Team Growth

• Support learning and development facilitation through Brkthru University (BTU), helping prepare and deliver sessions.
• Support the Brkthru internship program, from sourcing and onboarding interns through assisting with program coordination as needed.
• Represent Brkthru at career fairs, community activities, and recruiting events, and maintain partnerships with college career centers and outside organizations.
• Improve recruiting processes over time, closing gaps and raising quality, consistency, and efficiency.

Requirements

Required Experience:

• 2-3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in a professional, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience conducting phone screens independently and managing multiple open roles simultaneously.
• Experience partnering directly with hiring managers to fill roles end-to-end.
• Demonstrated experience providing excellent service to internal partners and candidates.
• Bring credibility and executive presence with VP-level and senior leaders — poised, concise, and trusted in high-stakes conversations.
• Exercise sound judgment to make confident screening decisions and deliver clear, well-reasoned hiring recommendations.

Required Skills:

• Build and run sourcing strategies for a variety of roles across multiple channels.
• Communicate with clarity, accountability, and strong follow-through, both written and verbal.
• Partner effectively with VP-level and above stakeholders, anticipating needs and adhering to prioritization requests.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities, processes, and strategic direction.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and accuracy across records, deliverables, and candidate assessment.
• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.

Preferred Experience (nice-to-haves):

• Marketing, Media, and technical recruiting experience (developers, engineers, and similar roles).
• Experience facilitating or delivering training, onboarding, or L&D content.
• Experience coordinating events, career fairs, or internship/early-career programs.
• Familiarity with an applicant-tracking system (Paylocity or similar).
• Exposure to digital media, advertising, or agency environments.

Success in This Role Looks Like:

• Assigned roles move to offer within target time-to-fill, backed by a consistent pipeline of qualified candidates who fit the role and reflect the Brkthru core values.
• Hiring managers and senior stakeholders consistently describe the recruiting process as timely, communicative, and low-friction.

Other Role Requirements:

• Brkthru operates as a remote-first company with travel requirements varying by role. The company conducts two all-company offsites per year and in-person onboarding training. All team members maintain a dedicated, reliable workspace, free from distractions, to ensure optimal productivity.
• This role is remote-first and open to candidates based in or near a Brkthru hub location; the Virginia Beach/Norfolk (Hampton Roads) area is preferred. Other hub locations include: Detroit, MI; Atlanta, GA; Richmond, VA; Raleigh, NC
• This role requires occasional travel for recruiting events, career fairs, and team gatherings on an as-needed basis.

Brkthru Hiring and AI Usage

Brkthru welcomes candidates to use AI tools for proofreading or strengthening their resume, but submitting AI-generated cover letters, resumes, or work samples that do not accurately represent a candidate’s skills will be considered a red flag. The use of AI-powered 'whispering bots' or real-time answer-generation apps during live interviews is strictly prohibited.

Our ATS does not leverage AI resume screening to automatically filter candidates. All applications are reviewed by a human. Brkthru may use artificial intelligence (AI) and automated tools to assist in the evaluation of applications, assessment scoring, and interview analysis; however, all hiring decisions are made by people.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, age, family status, marital status, veteran or military status, the presence of a medical condition or physical or mental disability, height, weight, misdemeanor arrest record, genetic information, citizenship, hair (including texture or protective hairstyle), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, and encourage all applicants to apply.

Salary Description

Starting salary range: $55,000 - $60,000