Talent Acquisition Specialist

Smartling; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Career growth

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Family medical plan

Flexible PTO

11 holidays

Parental leave

Apple equipment

401(k) + company match

Job summary

Smartling, a remote-first AI-native translation platform, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist (senior level available) to join our distributed team in the US. You will own the candidate experience, manage the recruiting lifecycle, and partner with hiring managers to hit hiring goals.

We value proactive, results-driven professionals who can attract top tech talent, maintain ATS data, and ensure a superior candidate experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years recruiting experience in a tech company.
• Excellent communication and expectation-setting skills.
• Proven ability to establish relationships with people at all levels within companies, manage expectations, and thrive on cultivating those relationships over time.
• A self-starter mentality, comfortable with shifting priorities and handling ambiguity.
• Outstanding organizational skills and drive to improve efficiency.
• A sense of urgency, persistence, creativity, and resourcefulness.
• A home office setup conducive to working remotely, and the ability to work effectively as a remote team member.

Responsibilities

• Be the champion of candidate experience, positively promote and grow Smartling’s employer brand
• Pipeline management: closely monitor all stages of the candidate life‑cycle and proactively identify areas of opportunity
• Candidate management: screen candidate applications and make assessment calls, conduct feedback conversations and handle general candidate communication with a focus on top‑tier candidate experience
• Inbound talent attraction: manage recruiting platforms to attract and engage unique talent
• Data: maintain applicant tracking data, ensure proper feedback is received from the recruiting team
• Proactive pipeline development and sourcing: execute on tactical research, referrals, sourcing, and other talent attraction efforts to find and engage active and passive candidates
• Collaborate with Hiring Managers throughout the recruiting process to ensure we meet the hiring goals

Skills

Recruiting experience (tech)

Strong communication

Relationship building

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Remote work capability

Job description

Overview

Smartling is an AI-native translation platform that’s redefining how the world’s biggest brands go global — ranked #3 on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list. We’re growing rapidly at scale and are backed by Battery Ventures, a global technology-focused investment firm. While most companies are still figuring out how to use AI, we’ve spent years building it into the core of our platform — and we’re just getting started.

Smartling is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist (senior level available) for a remote, work-from-home position, based in the ET or CT zones. This is a great opportunity for a proactive, results-driven professional who is excited to add talent to a fast-moving tech company. You should be comfortable creating custom outreach and working alongside hiring managers, ensuring an outstanding candidate experience.

You Will

• Be the champion of candidate experience, positively promote and grow Smartling’s employer brand
• Pipeline management: closely monitor all stages of the candidate life‑cycle and proactively identify areas of opportunity
• Candidate management: screen candidate applications and make assessment calls, conduct feedback conversations and handle general candidate communication with a focus on top‑tier candidate experience
• Inbound talent attraction: manage recruiting platforms to attract and engage unique talent
• Data: maintain applicant tracking data, ensure proper feedback is received from the recruiting team
• Proactive pipeline development and sourcing: execute on tactical research, referrals, sourcing, and other talent attraction efforts to find and engage active and passive candidates
• Collaborate with Hiring Managers throughout the recruiting process to ensure we meet the hiring goals

You Have

• 4+ yrs recruiting experience in a tech company
• Strong communication and expectation-setting skills
• A proven ability to establish relationships with people at all levels within companies, manage expectations, and thrive on cultivating those relationships over time
• A self-starter mentality, comfortable with shifting priorities and handling ambiguity
• Outstanding organizational skills and drive to improve efficiency
• A sense of urgency, persistence, creativity, and resourcefulness
• A home office setup conducive to working remotely, and the ability to work effectively as a remote team member

You are

• Goal-oriented. Comfortable delivering excellent results under tight deadlines
• Process-oriented. Well-organized, demonstrating attention to detail.
• Team player. Able to work effectively and cross-functionally, both internally and externally.
• Adaptable. Accept and embrace changes as situations or objectives evolve.
• Enthusiastic. A fun and energetic co-worker.
• Detail-oriented. Have excellent time management and organizational skills.

You Will Enjoy

• Freedom - we are remote-first
• Growth - an opportunity to learn and advance your career
• Wealth - we offer a competitive salary and 401(k) + company match
• Wellness - health insurance; free medical plan for you and your family
• Balance - flexible PTO + 11 holidays; generous parental leave
• Culture - an energetic, value-driven, and fun culture and team spirit
• Bonus - employee referral program and Apple equipment

Smartling is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, skills, and experiences.

We use E-verify platform for work authorization verifications.

The pay range for this role is $60,000 - $85,000. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including geographic location as well as candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed.

To work from home, you must have a strong internet connection, a quiet space, and a professional (distraction and clutter‑free) background.