Talent Acquisition Specialist

Connectly Recruiting; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist in Pittsburgh to drive full-cycle recruiting and support essential HR functions. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include attracting and hiring top talent while maintaining a positive candidate experience, plus HR administrative tasks such as records maintenance, benefits coordination, payroll support, and compliance.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience recruiting across industries is required.
• Experience with social media marketing and advertising.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ADP WFN preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including presentations.
• Must work well with diverse personality types and be dependable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support full-cycle recruiting activities.
• Attract and hire top talent while delivering a positive candidate experience.
• Provide administrative HR support: employee records, benefits coordination, payroll support, and compliance.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Candidate experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Travel flexibility

Team collaboration

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ADP WFN)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Salary : $60,000- $ 67,000 + 35% Bonus + Generous 401K

This position plays a key role in driving talent acquisition efforts while also providing support across essential Human Resources functions. The ideal candidate will manage and support full-cycle recruiting activities, helping to attract and hire top talent while delivering a positive candidate experience. In addition, this role will provide administrative support across core HR functions, including employee record maintenance, benefits coordination, payroll support, and compliance. Success in this position requires a high level of accuracy, organization, confidentiality, and timeliness, along with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• 2 - 5 years’ experience recruiting in a variety of industries. Coal, Manufacturing Construction, Heavy Industrial or Energy related fields is a plus.
• Telemarketing experience or experience with phone solicitation campaigns.
• Experience in full cycle recruiting.
• Experience with social media marketing and advertising.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience with presentations.
• Must be able to work with all different personality types.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Must be dependable and consistently at work on time with work schedule flexibility as required.
• Ability to travel overnight when needed (limited amount).
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems ADP WFN preferred.
• Experience with using MS Excel and Word products.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Professional, personable, and effective communication skills with the ability to
• interact with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds
• Working knowledge of general office administration and procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Dependable and consistent, with a strong commitment to attendance and meeting