Talent Acquisition Specialist

UNKNOWN; Hudson Oaks (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Nextlink, a Hudson Oaks, Texas-based ISP providing high-speed internet and voice services across multiple states, seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist. You will partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, create compelling postings, source candidates, and drive onboarding for new hires.

The role emphasizes candidate experience, employer branding, and recruiting efficiency, with collaboration across HR, IT, payroll, facilities, and department leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree not required; high school diploma or GED is minimum.
• Experience in recruiting, customer service, administrative support, scheduling, or similar roles is preferred.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for exempt and non-exempt positions.
• Source candidates via job boards, social media, referrals, networking, and proactive recruiting.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate interviews with managers.
• Extend offers and ensure onboarding documentation and processes are completed.
• Maintain active candidate pipelines and coordinate pre-employment requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Customer service

MS Office & Google Workspace

ATS experience

AI & automation tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Job description

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
• 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

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.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

• Are you comfortable communicating with applicants by phone, email, and Microsoft Teams throughout the hiring process?
• Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where you may be coordinating multiple candidates, interviews, and open positions at the same time?
• How many years of experience do you have in recruiting, customer service, administrative support, scheduling, or another role requiring frequent communication with people?
• Were you referred by a current employee? If so, what is their name?

Work Location: In person

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.