Talent Acquisition Specialist

Lensa; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist I to facilitate the recruitment process in Houston. This role involves working with HR partners to attract and hire top talent while ensuring compliance and a positive candidate journey. Candidates should have experience in recruitment and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in recruiting or HR support.
• Familiarity with ATS and sourcing tools.
• Ability to manage multiple roles in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR to define role requirements and hiring needs.
• Build pipelines of qualified candidates.
• Coordinate offer processes and ensure candidate experience.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

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Overview

The Talent Acquisition Specialist I plays a key role in identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent across assigned business units. This position supports full-cycle recruitment activities while ensuring a positive candidate experience, adherence to compliance standards, and alignment with company-wide recruiting strategies. Operating within a decentralized HR structure, the Recruiter partners closely with local HR teams, hiring managers, and the enterprise Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence (CoE) to ensure effective, efficient, and consistent recruitment practices that support business growth and workforce planning.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to define role requirements, hiring needs, and desired candidate profiles.
• Build and maintain proactive pipelines of qualified candidates across multiple functions and geographies.
• Source candidates using a variety of channels, including job boards, social media, employee referrals, career fairs, and professional networks.
• Draft, post, and manage job advertisements in accordance with internal processes and compliance guidelines.
• Screen resumes, conduct phone interviews, and support interview scheduling and logistics across teams.
• Support hiring managers with structured interview guidance and facilitate timely feedback loops.
• Coordinate offer processes, including background checks and documentation, in collaboration with HR Deliver an excellent candidate experience from application through onboarding.
• Maintain accurate and timely data in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and ensure all documentation meets compliance standards.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable state and federal hiring laws and internal recruitment policies and practices.
• Support the implementation of enterprise-wide recruiting tools, processes, and employer branding efforts as rolled out by the TA CoE.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in a recruiting, staffing, or HR support role; corporate or agency experience a plus.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), sourcing tools, and Microsoft Office/Google Suite.
• Basic understanding of employment law and recruiting compliance.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple open roles and priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in candidate and stakeholder interactions.
• Bilingual language skills preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel occasionally for recruitment events.
  
  

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• This position primarily operates in a remote work environment, requiring the ability to perform job responsibilities from a home office setting with reliable internet access.
• Work is conducted using a computer, phone, and virtual collaboration tools, with regular communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Employees are expected to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic setting that may involve virtual meetings, deadlines, and independent work.
• While the work environment is typically climate-controlled, employees must ensure an appropriate and professional home office setup.
• This position does not require regular travel as part of its primary responsibilities. However, occasional travel may be required, up to 10%, primarily for occasional off-site meetings, training sessions, or company events. Travel, when necessary, will be communicated in advance and aligned with business needs.
  
  

Who We Are

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement here

ID 2025-1531

Position Type Full-Time

Location US-TX-Houston

Job Locations US-TX-Houston

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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