Talent Acquisition Specialist

Otterbase, Inc.; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Otterbase, Inc. is seeking a motivated recruiting professional to support talent acquisition efforts.

You will partner with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, source qualified candidates, and manage the hiring process from outreach through onboarding. The ideal candidate is organized, relationship-driven, and experienced in identifying and attracting talent through various sourcing channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2–3+ years of recruiting or HR experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong negotiation, sales, and persuasion skills.
• Experience with ATS, job boards, and sourcing platforms.
• Proven ability to develop effective sourcing strategies.
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Source, recruit, and interview candidates for vacant positions across the organization.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies in collaboration with hiring managers.
• Write and place job advertisements across various media platforms.
• Build and maintain relationships with educational institutions, employment agencies, and placement firms.
• Conduct reference checks, background screenings, and exit interviews.
• Manage applicant tracking data, including recruitment activities, interviews, hires, and terminations.
• Administer relocation programs for internal transfers and new hires.
• Ensure smooth candidate transitions and contribute to onboarding processes.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Negotiation

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Sourcing

ATS

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

We are seeking a motivated recruiting professional to support talent acquisition efforts. This individual will partner with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, source qualified candidates, and manage the hiring process from initial outreach through onboarding. The ideal candidate is organized, relationship-driven, and experienced in identifying and attracting talent through various sourcing channels.

Responsibilities

• Source, recruit, and interview candidates for vacant positions across the organization
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies in collaboration with hiring managers
• Write and place job advertisements across various media platforms
• Build and maintain relationships with educational institutions, employment agencies, and placement firms
• Conduct reference checks, background screenings, and exit interviews
• Manage applicant tracking data, including recruitment activities, interviews, hires, and terminations
• Administer relocation programs for internal transfers and new hires
• Ensure smooth candidate transitions and contribute to onboarding processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2-3+ years of recruiting or HR experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong negotiation, sales, and persuasion skills
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), job boards, and sourcing platforms
• Proven ability to develop effective sourcing strategies
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills