Talent Acquisition Specialist

Syntax Talent Solutions; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer branding initiatives

Job summary

Syntax Talent Solutions is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to own the full recruitment lifecycle for direct hire roles across multiple functions. You will partner with hiring managers to shape role requirements, advise on market trends, and drive branding initiatives to attract top talent.

In this hybrid role, you will source through job boards, social networks, and talent pools, screen and interview candidates, manage the ATS data, and report on metrics to improve time-to-hire and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field.
• Professional certification in recruitment or HR (e.g. CIPD, SHRM, AIRS) preferred.
• Ongoing professional development in talent acquisition or recruitment analytics is advantageous.
• Experience with employer branding and targeted sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end recruitment for direct hire roles across multiple functions.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing using job boards, social media, networking, and talent pools.
• Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and present shortlists with evaluations.
• Partner with hiring managers to define requirements and interview processes.
• Maintain ATS data accuracy, compliance, and reporting integrity.
• Utilize recruitment analytics to identify bottlenecks and drive improvements.
• Contribute to employer branding and candidate communications.
• Conduct talent market research to inform salary benchmarks and positioning.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

ATS proficiency

Interviewing

Recruitment analytics

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Psychology

Recruitment/HR certification (CIPD, SHRM, AIRS) preferred

Tools

ATS

Job description

Step into a pivotal recruitment role where your ability to engage top talent and influence hiring decisions will directly shape the future of a growing organisation. You'll join a team that values data-driven thinking, strong stakeholder partnerships, and innovative sourcing strategies to secure the best people in the market.

About the Role:

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will own the full recruitment lifecycle for direct hire positions across multiple functions, ensuring a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring managers. You will act as a strategic partner to the business, advising on talent market trends, optimising processes, and driving employer branding initiatives to attract high-calibre professionals. Your work will have a tangible impact on workforce quality, time-to-hire, and overall recruitment effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for direct hire roles, from intake meetings and job briefing through to offer negotiation and onboarding handover.
• Build and execute targeted sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, networking, and talent pools to identify and engage high-quality candidates.
• Screen resumes, conduct interviews and assessments, and present shortlists with clear candidate evaluations and recommendations.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, selection criteria, and interview processes, ensuring alignment and timely decision-making.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate and requisition data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring compliance and reporting integrity.
• Utilise recruitment analytics to track key metrics, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements to the hiring process.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives, including crafting compelling job adverts, candidate communications, and digital content that reflect the company's value proposition.
• Conduct ongoing talent market research to inform sourcing strategies, salary benchmarks, and competitive positioning.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment for direct hire roles, ideally across multiple business functions or disciplines.
• Strong candidate sourcing skills, including direct search, social recruiting, and talent pipelining.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and influence stakeholders, building effective relationships with hiring managers and HR partners.
• Proficiency in using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for requisition management, candidate tracking, and reporting.
• Solid interviewing and assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate both technical capabilities and cultural fit.
• Experience using data and recruitment metrics to guide decisions and improve process efficiency.
• Clear, professional communication skills, with the ability to present candidate insights and market information to non-recruitment stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple requisitions and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience working in a hybrid environment, effectively balancing onsite collaboration with remote recruitment activities.
• Background in employer branding projects, such as careers site content, social media campaigns, or talent marketing initiatives.
• Familiarity with structured interview techniques and competency-based assessment frameworks.
• Exposure to recruiting in specialised or hard-to-fill talent markets.
• Experience with reporting tools or dashboards to visualise recruitment data and trends.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
• Professional certification in recruitment or HR (e.g. CIPD, SHRM, AIRS, or equivalent) preferred.
• Ongoing professional development in talent acquisition, sourcing, or recruitment analytics is an advantage.

If you're a results-focused recruiter who thrives on building strong stakeholder relationships and finding the best talent in the market, this role offers the scope and autonomy to make a real impact.