Talent Acquisition Specialist

Stephenvilletexas; Stephenville (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarleton State University is seeking a recruiter who thrives on sourcing, relationship-building, and identifying top candidates in a competitive market.

You will proactively source and engage talent through professional networks, job boards, social media, and innovative recruiting strategies, partner with hiring managers, screen candidates, and build talent pipelines to meet current and future needs at Tarleton State.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to source and engage qualified talent.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers to plan recruitment.
• Strong evaluation of candidates to identify best fit.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source and engage qualified talent through professional networks, job boards, social media, and creative recruiting strategies
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruitment plans
• Screen and evaluate candidates to identify the best fit for a wide variety of university positions
• Build and maintain talent pipelines that support both current and future hiring needs
• Guide candidates and departments through the hiring process while delivering an outstanding candidate experience
• Help shape the future of Talent Acquisition as we evolve toward a more strategic, consultative recruiting model
• If you're energized by the challenge of finding great talent, building strong partnerships, and making a lasting impact on an organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Skills

Talent sourcing

Relationship building

Candidate screening

Strategic recruiting

Tools

LinkedIn

Job boards

Social media

Job description

Do you have a passion for finding exceptional talent and connecting people with meaningful careers? Tarleton State University is looking for a recruiter who thrives on sourcing, relationship-building, and identifying top candidates in a competitive market.

In this role, you'll:

• Proactively source and engage qualified talent through professional networks, job boards, social media, and creative recruiting strategies
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruitment plans
• Screen and evaluate candidates to identify the best fit for a wide variety of university positions
• Build and maintain talent pipelines that support both current and future hiring needs
• Guide candidates and departments through the hiring process while delivering an outstanding candidate experience
• Help shape the future of Talent Acquisition as we evolve toward a more strategic, consultative recruiting model

If you're energized by the challenge of finding great talent, building strong partnerships, and making a lasting impact on an organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Come help us recruit the people who will make a difference at Tarleton State University.

A founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University is breaking records — in enrollment, research, scholarship, athletics, philanthropy and engagement — while transforming the lives of more than 28,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. For 127 years, Tarleton State has been committed to accessible higher education opportunities for all while helping students grow academically, socially and professionally through programs that emphasize real world learning and address regional, state and national needs.

Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.