Talent Acquisition Specialist

Phillips Infrastructure; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Infrastructure seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist to identify, attract, and hire top talent across the organization. You will manage end-to-end recruiting and build strong candidate pipelines while partnering with hiring managers to understand needs and timelines.

This role supports onboarding, campus programs, internships, and early career rotations, ensuring a positive candidate experience and continuous process improvements. Relocation is not specified; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Execute the recruitment process from start to finish: posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offering.
• Develop understanding of business operations to match candidates with opportunities.
• Utilize sourcing platforms (LinkedIn, job boards, networking) to build a strong candidate pipeline.
• Conduct initial screenings and interviews to assess qualifications and cultural fit.
• Collaborate with hiring managers; provide updates and market insights.
• Foster candidate relationships and manage communications for a positive experience.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure smooth onboarding and continuous process improvement.
• Build relationships with colleges and student organizations to create early talent pipelines.
• Plan and staff campus events, career fairs, and employer panels; represent Phillips at events.
• Source for internship, co-op, and entry-level roles; build pipelines for programs.
• Coordinate internship and early career program logistics; mentor matching and feedback.

Skills

Talent sourcing

Interviewing

ATS proficiency

Campus recruiting

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

Job description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a crucial role in driving the company's growth by identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent. This role is responsible for implementing effective recruitment strategies and processes to fill vacancies with the best candidates, enhancing the company's reputation as an employer of choice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute the recruitment process from start to finish, including job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offering.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the company's business operations and talent needs to effectively match candidates with the right opportunities.
• Utilize various sourcing techniques and platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, job boards, networking events) to build a strong pipeline of candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct initial screenings and interviews to assess candidates' qualifications, cultural fit, and overall alignment with the company's values and goals.
• Work closely with hiring managers to understand their hiring requirements, provide regular updates on the recruitment status, and offer insights into the candidate market.
• Foster strong relationships with potential candidates and manage communications to ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Collaborate with the HR team to ensure a smooth onboarding process for new hires and to continuously improve recruitment strategies and processes.
• Build and maintain relationships with colleges, universities, and student organizations to create a steady pipeline of early talent.
• Plan and staff campus events, including career fairs, information sessions, and employer panels, and represent Phillips at in-person and virtual events.
• Source and recruit for internship, co-op, and entry-level roles, and build pipelines for current and future intern and new graduate classes.
• Coordinate internship and early career program logistics, including onboarding, mentor matching, and feedback checkpoints, and drive intern-to-full-time conversion.

Requirements:

• Proven track record in talent acquisition, with strong skills in sourcing, evaluating, and closing candidates.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with candidates and hiring managers.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple recruitment processes simultaneously.
• Knowledge of employment law and hiring best practices.
• Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Experience with campus or early career recruiting preferred, including working with college career services and student organizations.
• Ability to travel for campus visits and career fairs.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience in a talent acquisition or recruitment role preferred.

Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.

Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.