Talent Acquisition Specialist

Nextlink Internet; Hudson (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextlink Internet is hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist in Hudson Oaks, TX. The role focuses on attracting, recruiting, hiring, and onboarding top talent across the organization.

You will partner with hiring managers, craft compelling postings, source candidates, screen applicants, coordinate interviews, and manage offers. The position emphasizes an active candidate pipeline, background checks, orientation, and ensuring Day One readiness with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in roles such as Coordinator, Admin Assistant, HR or similar.
• Experience with full-cycle recruitment processes.
• Ability to collaborate with department leaders and hiring managers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for exempt and non-exempt positions.
• Partner with department leaders to identify staffing needs and hiring priorities.
• Create and maintain compelling job postings across multiple platforms.
• Source candidates using job boards, social media, referrals, networking, and proactive recruiting.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate interviews.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and leadership and extend offers within guidelines.
• Maintain an active pipeline of qualified candidates for future openings and onboarding.
• Coordinate pre-employment checks, background screenings, and new hire paperwork.
• Lead new hire orientation and ensure Day One readiness with HR, IT, payroll, facilities.
• Track onboarding completion and look for ways to improve the process.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Customer service mindset

MS Office & Google Workspace

ATS platforms

AI recruiting tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ATS platforms

Recruiting technologies

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

AI in recruiting

Job description

## Talent Acquisition SpecialistApply: Hudson Oaks, TX: Full time: Posted Today: JR100688**Company Overview**We are a Hudson Oaks, Texas-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering High Speed Internet and Voice Services throughout multiple states to residential, business, K-12 Education and government customers. We believe there is much more to an internet company than just delivering cost-effective internet solutions; we believe in delivering an overall customer experience that our competitors simply cannot match.The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for attracting, recruiting, hiring, and onboarding top talent across the organization. This role partners closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, develop recruiting strategies, deliver exceptional candidate experience, and ensure new employees are successfully onboarded into the organization.This position serves as the primary point of contact throughout the hiring process and plays a key role in strengthening Nextlink's employer brand, improving recruiting efficiency, and supporting organizational growth.**Essential Functions:***Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.** Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for exempt and non-exempt positions.* Partner with department leaders to identify staffing needs and hiring priorities.* Create and maintain compelling job postings across multiple recruiting platforms.* Source candidates using job boards, social media, employee referrals, networking, and proactive recruiting techniques.* Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate interviews.* Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and leadership.* Facilitate candidate communications throughout the hiring process.* Extend employment offers and negotiate within approved compensation guidelines.* Maintain an active pipeline of qualified candidates for future openings.* Coordinate all pre-employment requirements.* Facilitate background checks and pre-employment screenings.* Prepare offer letters and new hire documentation.* Coordinate new hire orientation.* Ensure all required employment paperwork is completed accurately and on time.* Partner with HR, IT, Payroll, Facilities, and department leaders to ensure employees are prepared for Day One.* Track onboarding completion and identify opportunities to improve the onboarding experience.* Perform other duties as assigned**Skills:*** Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.* Excellent verbal and written communication.* Strong organizational and project management skills.* Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.* High attention to detail.* Ability to maintain confidentiality.* Strong customer service mindset.* Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.* Experience with ATS platforms and recruiting technologies.* Comfortable leveraging AI and automation tools to improve recruiting efficiency.**Employer Branding*** Promote Nextlink as an employer of choice.* Support recruiting events, job fairs, and community outreach initiatives.* Assist with internship and college recruiting programs.* Develop recruiting content for social media and career platforms.**Education and Experience:*** High School Diploma or GED Equivalent* Previous experience in a role such as a Coordinator, Admin Assistant, Human Resources or similar.**Job Classification:*** Onboarding* Non-Exempt**Work Environment/Hazards:*** Working conditions primarily inside an office environment* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate* Onsite role**Physical Demands:*** Stationary position for 8-10 hours a day* Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.* Visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment.**Working Hours/Days:*** Full time* 40 hours* Occasional overtime as needed* 8am-5pm M-F**Travel Requirements:*** Ability to travel between company locations and attend recruiting events as needed.**Affirmative Action (AAP/EEO Statement):**Nextlink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.**Drug Free Workplace:**Nextlink intends to provide a safe work environment that will help protect the safety, health and well-being of all employees. Therefore, we are committed to an alcohol and drug-free workplace.