Talent Acquisition Specialist

TechnologyAdvice; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Flexible PTO

Health coverage

401K with match

Headspace access

Parental leave

Job summary

TechnologyAdvice is a remote-first company seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist who can build strong candidate pipelines and move searches forward independently. You will partner with hiring managers, recruit across business functions, and craft outreach that attracts passive talent while maintaining timely communication and a smooth transition from offer to onboarding.

The role emphasizes proactive sourcing, structured interviews, and data-driven adjustments to searches, with support from

Qualifications

• At least two years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting professional roles across business functions.
• Track record of engaging passive candidates via outreach and LinkedIn.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple openings.
• Clear communication with candidates and hiring managers with evidence-based recommendations.
• Proactive approach to difficult searches and timely follow-through.
• Experience using an ATS; Greenhouse preferred.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Slack; willingness to learn AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Own multiple searches from intake through offer acceptance.
• Partner with hiring managers to define success and interview criteria.
• Build sourcing plans and engage qualified candidates via LinkedIn, direct outreach, referrals.
• Write personalized outreach and maintain candidate relationships.
• Conduct structured phone and video screens and share recommendations.
• Keep interviews moving and address delays to protect timelines.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in Greenhouse and provide pipeline updates.
• Use recruiting data and feedback to adjust searches.
• Guide candidates through offer discussions and onboarding.
• Leverage AI/automation to reduce repetitive work while applying judgment.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Candidate sourcing

Passive candidate engagement

Interviewing & screening

ATS usage (Greenhouse)

LinkedIn outreach

Google Workspace

Slack

AI & automation in recruiting

Organization & prioritization

Tools

Greenhouse

Google Workspace

Slack

Job description

Hi, we're TechnologyAdvice.Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, TechnologyAdvice helps millions of B2B technology buyers make smarter decisions by providing trusted research, practical guidance, and connections to the world's leading technology brands. Our work spans 30+ media brands and 50+ newsletters, supported by a global team across the United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia, and the Philippines.We're a remote-first company that values curiosity, collaboration, and growth. We invest in our people, embrace AI and new technologies to improve how we work, and create opportunities for team members to build meaningful careers. Many of our leaders have grown from within, including our CEO, who started here as an intern.We believe great work happens when people feel connected. Through company all-hands, team events, Slack communities, learning sessions, and in-person gatherings, we create intentional opportunities for our global team to collaborate, build relationships, and celebrate successes together.All positions are open to remote work unless otherwise specified in the requirements below.

The opportunity

TechnologyAdvice is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist who can turn hiring needs into strong candidate pipelines and successful hires. You'll recruit across business functions, partner directly with hiring managers, and take ownership of moving your searches forward.This role is a good fit if you enjoy finding candidates who aren't actively applying, learning what a team needs, and changing your approach when a search stalls. You'll have support from the recruiting team, with the expectation that you bring recommendations and take action without waiting for someone to outline every next step.Experience recruiting B2B sales professionals is especially valuable for this role.Location: United States

What you'll do

• Own multiple searches from the hiring-manager intake through offer acceptance and the handoff to onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand business needs, define what success looks like in each role, and agree on interview criteria and timelines.
• Build a sourcing plan for each opening and actively engage qualified candidates through LinkedIn, direct outreach, referrals, and relevant professional communities.
• Write personalized outreach that gives candidates a clear reason to consider TechnologyAdvice, and maintain relationships with promising candidates for future openings.
• Conduct structured phone and video screens, assess evidence against role requirements, and share clear recommendations with hiring managers.
• Keep interviews and assessments moving, follow up on feedback, and address delays before they put a candidate or hiring timeline at risk.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and next steps in Greenhouse, and provide useful updates on pipeline health, sourcing results, and blockers.
• Use recruiting data and hiring-manager feedback to adjust the search when the current approach is not producing qualified candidates.
• Guide candidates through the process with clear expectations and timely communication, including offer discussions and closing.
• Use AI and automation to reduce repetitive work such as outreach drafting, scheduling reminders, and reporting, while reviewing outputs and applying your own judgment to candidate assessments.
• Work with the recruiting team, HR, and hiring managers to improve workflows and make the transition from accepted offer to onboarding smooth.

Who you are

• At least two years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including in-house corporate recruitment and direct partnership with hiring managers.
• Experience recruiting professional roles across business functions, with the ability to adapt sourcing and screening approaches to different searches.
• A track record of finding and engaging passive candidates through personalized outreach, Boolean searches, and LinkedIn or similar tools.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, identify which searches need attention, and maintain momentum across multiple openings.
• Clear communication with candidates and hiring managers, including asking useful questions and providing specific recommendations supported by evidence.
• A proactive approach to difficult searches, consistent follow-through on commitments, and the ability to raise problems early with a proposed next step.
• Experience using an ATS to manage candidate pipelines and recruiting data; Greenhouse experience preferred.
• Proficiency with tools such as Google Workspace and Slack, with a willingness to learn AI and automation tools that improve recruiting workflows.

What success looks like

• Your searches have clear plans and active pipelines built through consistent, targeted sourcing.
• Qualified candidates move through the process promptly, with clear next steps and useful hiring-manager feedback.
• Hiring managers can rely on your updates and recommendations, and candidates receive a thoughtful, well-organized experience.

What we offer you

• Career Growth: Advance with mentorship programs, leadership academies, and opportunities to shape company culture and DEI initiatives.
• Flex Fridays: Adjust your 40-hour week to enjoy a full or half day off on Fridays.
• Remote-First Culture: Work from the comfort of your home.
• Flexible PTO: Take the time you need, when you need it.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
• Insurance Protection: Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• 401K with Match: Secure your future with our company-matched retirement savings.
• Paid Parental Leave: Support for new parents during life's special moments.
• Wellness Perks: Access Headspace and enjoy monthly fitness reimbursements.
• Pet Insurance: Care for your furry family members.
• Speaker Series Bonus: Present in our monthly speaker series and earn a bonus.
• Book Reimbursement: Get up to 12 books reimbursed per year to fuel your learning.
• Bucket List Benefit: Celebrate milestones with annual contributions toward your dream adventures after 3 years.
• In-Office Perks: Enjoy catered lunches for our in-office team.

#LI-RemoteWork authorizationEmployer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire in an employer approved US state and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

Salary Range

We seek to hire top-tier individuals and intend for our compensation to be at a rate that allows us to recruit and retain individuals who align with our core values, purpose, mission, and vision. Final total compensation is based on a multitude of factors including, but not limited to, skill level, relevant experience to the position, and cost of labor.

Annual pay range$65,000—$75,000 USDEOE statement

We believe that our differences make us stronger, and thus foster a diverse and inclusive culture where people feel safe being themselves. TechnologyAdvice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.

Pre-employment screening required.

TechnologyAdvice does not engage with external staffing agencies. Any candidates introduced by such firms will not be eligible for compensation. TechnologyAdvice communicates only through @technologyadvice.com emails and official recruiting platforms. We never recruit via Teams, WhatsApp, or similar apps, and we will never request money, gift cards, or personal financial details during hiring.Any AI-generated or incomplete application answers will be auto-rejected.