Talent Acquisition Specialist

UPS; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to source, recruit, and hire candidates across channels, building relationships with schools, professional organizations, and hiring managers to develop and maintain talent pipelines for current and future needs. This onsite role requires travel across locations and a strong focus on candidate experience throughout the interview process.

As a UPS brand ambassador, you will support workforce planning, coordinate with external partners, and ensure

Qualifications

• Requires HR or Talent Acquisition experience.
• Must reside in the job area or be willing to relocate.
• Onsite role, travel across locations required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages full-cycle hiring, from sourcing to onboarding.
• Builds talent pipelines through proactive recruiting.
• Partners with hiring managers to align needs and plans.
• Coordinates with external recruiting partners.
• Uses ATS and onboarding systems to ensure a smooth process.
• Identifies onboarding improvements to boost efficiency.
• Completes new hire documentation and ensures policy compliance.
• Represents UPS at recruitment events and campuses.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Talent Acquisition experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.

Job Description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist sources, recruits, and hires candidates to fill open positions through various channels, including job postings, social media, career fairs, and professional networks. This role builds relationships with prospective candidates, community partners, professional organizations, and educational institutions to develop and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs. The Talent Acquisition Specialist serves as a brand ambassador for UPS while supporting workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manages the full-cycle hiring process, including candidate sourcing, screening, assessments, background checks, and onboarding activities
• Builds and maintains talent pipelines through proactive recruiting and relationship management
• Partners with hiring managers to validate hiring needs, align recruitment strategies, and execute hiring plans
• Coordinates with external recruiting partners to support workforce planning and hiring objectives
• Utilizes recruiting and onboarding systems to ensure a seamless candidate experience and efficient integration into the workforce
• Identifies onboarding process improvements and provides recommendations to increase efficiency and effectiveness
• Completes and maintains new hire documentation while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with company policies
• Administers internal bid processes, including monitoring internal versus external hiring ratios and preparing internal candidates in accordance with compliance guidelines
• Represents UPS at recruitment events, professional associations, and educational institutions to attract and engage top talent

Requirements

• Must reside within the geographic area of the position or be willing to self-relocate. This is an onsite role and is not eligible for remote work
• Must be willing and able to travel and work across multiple locations as business needs require
• Strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and OneNote
• Relevant Human Resources and/or Talent Acquisition experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
• Previous UPS experience

Additional Information

• This job is an internal grade 10E
• The last day for internal candidates to apply for this position is 9/21/26 (11:59 PM EST)
• No relocation assistance is available for this opportunity

Employee Type

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.