Talent Acquisition Specialist

Carnegiehighered; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnegie is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to run full-cycle recruiting remotely. You will partner with hiring managers to define needs, source candidates through LinkedIn and other channels, and manage the interview process to offers and onboarding.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You’ll leverage AI tools to streamline outreach, screenings, and candidate notes, while ensuring compliance with employment laws.

Qualifications

• Six months or more of experience in recruiting or related role, or a bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience with recruiting in fast-paced or high-volume environments is a plus.
• Working knowledge of interviewing best practices, talent evaluation, and candidate assessment.
• Familiarity with EEO/ADA and employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Run full-cycle recruiting from outreach to offer acceptance.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and search strategy.
• Source and engage qualified candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and direct outreach.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain a clear timeline throughout the process.
• Conduct reference checks and extend offers in line with compensation guidelines.
• Maintain candidate records and help set up the ATS as Carnegie adopts one.

Skills

Recruiting

Google Workspace

Asana

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Tools

ATS

AI tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Remote

About the Role

The Talent Acquisition Specialist runs full-cycle recruiting at Carnegie, from first outreach through offer acceptance. You’ll partner with hiring managers to define what a role needs, find and engage the right people, and keep candidates informed and supported at every step. This role sits at the front door of the company, so the experience you create shapes how people see Carnegie before they ever start. Along the way, you’ll share what you’re seeing in the market to help leaders plan ahead. You’ll also help shape the tools and processes behind how Carnegie hires, including AI and a new applicant tracking system.

What You’ll Own

• Sourcing & Pipeline
  • Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles, and search strategy, build interview rubrics and candidate assignments, and keep them updated throughout
  • Source and engage qualified candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, social platforms, networking, and direct outreach
  • Run structured screenings based on the competencies agreed on with the hiring manager
  • Share pipeline data and recruiting insights that inform workforce planning
• Interview & Candidate Experience
  • Coordinate interviews and keep each search moving on a clear timeline
  • Communicate with candidates consistently at every stage of the process
  • Represent Carnegie’s culture and values in every candidate interaction
  • Spot bottlenecks in the process and fix them so hiring stays on pace
• Offers & Handoff
  • Conduct reference checks and prepare and extend offer letters in line with approved compensation
  • Work with internal teams to make the move from offer to start date a smooth one
  • Follow federal, state, and local employment law across every search, from screening through offer
  • Answer questions from employees and managers on hiring and onboarding
• Systems & Process
  • Keep candidate records accurate in Asana, and help set up and maintain an applicant tracking system (ATS) as Carnegie adopts one
  • Use AI tools to speed up routine recruiting work, like drafting outreach, prepping screens, and summarizing candidate notes
  • Support employer branding through social content and job postings
  • Improve recruiting processes, documentation, templates, workflows, and job descriptions

What You Bring

• Six months or more of experience in recruiting, inside sales, HR, administrative, or a related role, or a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Talent acquisition experience strongly preferred; new grads who are eager to learn the full recruiting cycle are encouraged to apply
• Experience in a fast-paced or high-volume environment is a plus
• Working knowledge of interviewing best practices, talent evaluation, and candidate assessment
• Working knowledge of EEO, ADA, and other relevant employment laws
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including structured screenings and clear updates to candidates and hiring managers
• Ability to run multiple searches at once and hit deadlines without losing track of details
• High level of organization and attention to detail, with accurate documentation practices
• Ability to work independently with strong follow-through
• Discretion with confidential and sensitive information
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, Drive)
• Experience with Asana or similar project management tools preferred
• Experience with an applicant tracking system a plus
• Comfort using AI tools to work faster and stay organized
• Comfort in a remote environment, including digital communication, time management, and picking up new platforms quickly. Expect to spend roughly 50% to 75% of the workday in virtual meetings.
• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods

Why This Role

Recruiting is how Carnegie grows. Every search you run shapes who joins the team. This role gives you ownership of that from end to end, a strong voice with hiring managers, and a clear view into how the business is planning for what’s next.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $50,000-$60,000. Your offer will reflect the experience, skills, and qualifications you bring.

About Carnegie

For more than 30 years, Carnegie has been a leader and innovator in higher education marketing and enrollment strategy, offering groundbreaking services in the areas of Research, Strategy, Digital Marketing, Lead Generation, Slate Optimization, Student Search, Website Development, and Creative that generate authentic connections.

Learn more about who we are, what we do, and what we care about.

No phone calls or unscheduled visits to the office, please. Carnegie is an equal-opportunity employer.