Talent Acquisition Specialist

M1 Global Security; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

M1 Global Security is hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full life cycle recruiting in key markets across the United States. The role emphasizes candidate engagement, stakeholder collaboration, and data-driven hiring practices to meet workforce needs.

Travel is required as the specialist supports new client locations and partners with field management to align staffing with scheduling. The position offers hands-on recruitment responsibilities and opportunities to influence talent

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in hourly recruitment or retail store management.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work independently in an office environment.

Responsibilities

• Build applicant pipeline by researching and contacting community services, local colleges, and networking within markets.
• Determine the hiring needs of the area by establishing staffing requirements through consultation with field management and workforce scheduling.
• Utilize technology and social media networking tools as well as traditional sourcing techniques to source the best candidates.
• Understand and be knowledgeable of talent acquisition trends and changes through research, relying heavily on data, metrics, and industry best practices in coordinating recruitment efforts.
• Ensure delivery of prompt and effective communications with candidates & workforce scheduling throughout the full cycle recruiting process.
• Participate in full cycle employment engagement from applicant through employee by ensuring appropriate communications, training and onboarding occur prior to working a schedule. Further engage in regular interactions with employees to access engagement and possible referral opportunities.
• Utilize applicant tracking system to ensure all data is updated throughout the interview and hiring process.
• Collaborate effectively with human resources to ensure onboarding, compliance, and employee records are accurate at the time of hire.
• Participate in other duties as assigned.

Skills

Recruiting experience

HRIS systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Kronos/UKG Ready

Job description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for full life cycle recruiting in key markets. This will be a hands-on role responsible for full cycle recruiting, employee engagement, and assisting with training. In addition, the Talent Acquisitions Specialist will support recruiting activities for new client locations. Travel required.

About the Role

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for full life cycle recruiting in key markets.

Responsibilities

• Build applicant pipeline by researching and contacting community services, local colleges, and networking within markets.
• Determine the hiring needs of the area by establishing staffing requirements through consultation with field management and workforce scheduling.
• Utilize technology and social media networking tools as well as traditional sourcing techniques to source the best candidates.
• Understand and be knowledgeable of talent acquisition trends and changes through research, relying heavily on data, metrics, and industry best practices in coordinating recruitment efforts.
• Ensure delivery of prompt and effective communications with candidates & workforce scheduling throughout the full cycle recruiting process.
• Participate in full cycle employment engagement from applicant through employee by ensuring appropriate communications, training and onboarding occur prior to working a schedule. Further engage in regular interactions with employees to access engagement and possible referral opportunities.
• Utilize applicant tracking system to ensure all data is updated throughout the interview and hiring process.
• Collaborate effectively with human resources to ensure onboarding, compliance, and employee records are accurate at the time of hire.
• Participate in other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have 5+ years’ experience as an Hourly Recruiter or Retail Store Manager.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Must be trustworthy, have a high sense of integrity, be customer-centric, results-driven and be agile and open to change.
• Ability to work independently in an office environment and produce sustainable results with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of applicant tracking and HRIS systems (Kronos/UKG Ready will be especially helpful) and PC skills in MS Office applications.
• A proven career history, with no more than three jobs in the last six years.
• Must be available to travel.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to successfully complete a drug and thorough background check.

Required Skills

• 5+ years’ experience as an Hourly Recruiter or Retail Store Manager.
• Working knowledge of applicant tracking and HRIS systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience with Kronos/UKG Ready.

Pay range and compensation package

Equal Opportunity Statement

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