Talent Acquisition Specialist

DirectPath Recruiting Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off and paidholydas

Job summary

DirectPath Recruiting Services is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join its Human Resources team in Houston. You will own the full recruitment lifecycle, proactively sourcing talent, building candidate pipelines, and partnering with hiring managers to fill a diverse set of roles across industrial-focused operations.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages multiple requisitions, and leverages ATS and Paycom to maintain candidate records.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR with full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Strong candidate sourcing skills and the ability to engage active and passive candidates.
• Experience managing multiple requisitions and competitive hiring priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), online recruiting platforms, and candidate management tools.
• Paycom Recruiting/ATS experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience recruiting within oil and gas, industrial services, transportation, manufacturing, logistics, or similar environments is preferred.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% for recruiting events and company locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting: oversee posting, sourcing, interviews, offers, and pre-employment activities.
• Proactively source talent for high-volume and hard-to-fill positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and set recruiting priorities.
• Build ongoing candidate networks to support current openings and future needs.
• Recruit across multiple functions including CDL and DOT-regulated roles and corporate professionals.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, requisitions, and ATS activity.
• Develop engaging, accurate, and compliant job postings.
• Expand sourcing channels with universities, technical schools, trade programs, and industry groups.
• Represent the organization professionally to strengthen its employer brand.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Candidate sourcing

ATS experience

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Paycom ATS

Job description

Location: Houston, TX | Competitive Pay & Benefits

DirectPath Recruiting Services is partnering with a growing organization to identify a motivated Talent Acquisition Specialist to join its Human Resources team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on recruiter who enjoys proactively sourcing talent, building candidate pipelines, and partnering with hiring managers to fill positions across a diverse, industrial-focused organization.

The ideal candidate is a relationship-driven recruiter who can manage the full recruitment lifecycle, balance multiple open positions, and identify qualified candidates for both hourly and professional roles.

What You’ll Do

• Manage Full-Cycle Recruiting: Oversee the recruitment process from job posting and candidate sourcing through interviews, offers, and pre-employment activities.
• Proactively Source Talent: Identify, engage, and recruit qualified candidates for both high-volume and hard-to-fill positions.
• Partner with Hiring Managers: Collaborate with department leaders to understand staffing needs, establish recruiting priorities, and provide regular updates on candidate pipelines and hiring progress.
• Build Talent Pipelines: Develop ongoing candidate networks to support current openings and future workforce needs.
• Recruit Across Multiple Functions: Support hiring for a diverse range of positions, including CDL and DOT‑regulated drivers, laboratory technicians, chemists, account managers, forklift operators, yard personnel, and corporate professionals.
• Manage Recruiting Systems: Maintain accurate candidate records, requisitions, and recruitment activity within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Develop Effective Job Postings: Create engaging, accurate, and compliant job advertisements that attract qualified candidates.
• Expand Sourcing Channels: Build relationships with universities, technical schools, trade programs, industry organizations, career fairs, and community partners.
• Enhance the Candidate Experience: Represent the organization professionally throughout the hiring process while helping strengthen its employer brand.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or human resources, with demonstrated full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Strong candidate sourcing skills and the ability to engage both active and passive candidates.
• Experience managing multiple requisitions and competing hiring priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), online recruiting platforms, and candidate management tools.
• Paycom Recruiting/ATS experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience recruiting within oil and gas, industrial services, transportation, manufacturing, logistics, or similar environments is preferred.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage candidate information accurately.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% for recruiting events and company locations.

The organization offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of full-cycle recruiting, develop proactive sourcing strategies, build meaningful relationships with hiring managers, and make a measurable impact on organizational growth.

If you're a recruiter who enjoys finding great people, building talent pipelines, and helping an organization grow, we'd like to hear from you!