Talent Acquisition Specialist

Leading Edge Connections, LLC.; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

W2 employment

Flexible scheduling

Impact on growth

Team environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Leading Edge Connections is seeking a proactive Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist to scale hiring for sales and customer service roles in the Buffalo/Amherst area. This full-time position in Amherst/Buffalo offers a W2 arrangement, flexible scheduling, and a path to growth as hiring efforts expand.

You will source, screen, and interview candidates, build local partnerships, and drive pipelines through community programs and job boards to accelerate hiring speed.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruiting or talent acquisition preferred.
• Experience with high-volume hiring is a major plus.
• Familiarity with Buffalo-area workforce resources is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Source large volumes of candidates for sales and customer service roles.
• Screen candidates and coordinate interviews.
• Build relationships with local workforce agencies and community programs.
• Develop grassroots recruiting strategies and pipelines.
• Maintain active candidate pipelines and follow-up communications.

Skills

Recruiting experience

CRM experience

High-volume hiring

Networking

Communication skills

Organized

Local partnerships

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

Amherst. Leading Edge Connections. Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist. FT. 1st Shift. Mon-Fri. $20.00-$23.00/hr. Benefits.

Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Amherst/Buffalo, NY Area

Compensation: $18-$20/hour (W2)

Schedule: Flexible hours available; typically Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

We are seeking a highly motivated, relationship-driven Recruiter to help scale hiring efforts for sales and customer service positions throughout the Buffalo/Amherst area.

This is NOT a post jobs and wait recruiting role. We are looking for a true go-getter, someone who thrives on networking, building partnerships, creating pipelines, and finding talent through every possible local channel.

What You'll Do

• Source large volumes of candidates for sales and customer service positions
• Build Strong Relationships With
• Local workforce development agencies
• Community employment programs
• Career centers
• Job boards
• Staffing networks
• Colleges and training programs
• Attend local hiring events and networking opportunities when needed
• Develop creative grassroots recruiting strategies
• Screen candidates and coordinate interviews
• Maintain active candidate pipelines and follow-up communication
• Help improve hiring speed and applicant flow

What Were Looking For

• Recruiting, Staffing, Or Talent Acquisition Experience Preferred
• Call center dialers and CRM's preferred
• Experience with high-volume hiring is a major plus
• Strong communication and networking skills
• Someone who is proactive, resourceful, and persistent
• Comfortable making outreach calls and building local partnerships
• Organized and able to manage multiple hiring priorities
• Familiarity with Buffalo-area workforce resources is highly desirable
• Basic Computer Skills-Microsoft Office
• Acceptable related experience: onboarding, recruiting, hiring manager experience, sales leadership, someone who thrives on networking, building partnerships, creating pipelines

Ideal Candidate

• You're The Type Of Person Who
• Doesn't wait for applicants to come in
• Knows how to generate leads and candidate flow
• Can build relationships quickly
• Enjoys connecting with people and community organizations
• Takes ownership and gets results

What We Offer

• W2 employment
• Flexible scheduling options
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on company growth
• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Potential for growth as hiring operations expand