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 paidholiays

Company-paid disability and life保险

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

DirectPath Recruiting Services in Houston, TX is seeking a hands-on Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment for diverse roles including CDL/DOT drivers, lab technicians, chemists, and corporate professionals. You will source talent, build strong pipelines, and collaborate with hiring managers to fill positions efficiently.

The ideal candidate will manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment, utilize ATS tools, and craft compelling job postings while enhancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting from posting through interviews, offers, and pre-employment steps.
• Proactively source talent for high-volume and hard-to-fill roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to set priorities and provide updates on pipelines.
• Build and maintain ongoing candidate networks for current and future openings.
• Recruit across functions including CDL/DOT drivers, lab technicans, chemists, and corporate roles.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and requisitions in the ATS.
• Develop engaging job postings and expand sourcing channels.
• Enhance candidate experience and employer brand throughout the process.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Candidate sourcing

Relationship building

Interviewing

ATS experience

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.