Talent Acquisition Specialist

Axelon Services Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Axelon Services Corporation is seeking a Senior Recruiting Specialist to develop and execute fast, high-quality talent acquisition strategies. This contractor role emphasizes diversity, candidate experience, and data-driven decision making, with remote work and a 12-month contract.

You will source, build pipelines, collaborate with HR and managers, advise on talent trends, and drive employer branding while ensuring compliance and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years corporate recruiting experience; agency experience is a plus.
• Proven success in developing and executing diversity recruiting strategies.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align talent strategies with goals.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret data and make recommendations.
• Exceptional communication to engage stakeholders and candidates.
• Experience recruiting across multiple levels and functions.
• Willingness to travel for site visits, recruiting events, and training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruiting strategies focused on speed, quality, diversity, and candidate experience.
• Proactively source and build pipelines using creative strategies and grassroots efforts.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to understand workforce needs.
• Act as an external employment market expert, advising on talent trends.
• Drive employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies throughout recruitment.
• Optimize recruitment technology and tools to improve efficiency.
• Manage full recruitment lifecycle including intake sessions and interviews.
• Analyze recruiting data to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Mentor less experienced team members with best practices.
• Influence stakeholders through data-driven insights on talent acquisition.
• Participate in employer branding campaigns and community outreach.

Skills

Recruiting

Sourcing

Diversity recruiting

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Employer branding

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

LinkedIn Recruiter

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Shift: 8am-5pm in time zone of sites they support
  

Pay Rate:

$45 - $55 per hour, W2

Summary

• Duration: 12 Month Contract
• Work Mode: Remote
• Shift: 8am-5pm in time zone of sites they support
  

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruiting strategies focused on speed, quality, diversity, and candidate experience.
• Proactively source and build pipelines using creative strategies and grassroots efforts.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to understand workforce needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Act as an external employment market expert, advising on talent trends, competitor practices, and sourcing strategies.
• Drive employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and internal policies throughout the recruitment process.
• Optimize recruitment technology and tools to improve efficiency and candidate engagement.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including intake sessions, interview facilitation, and post-interview debriefs.
• Analyze recruiting data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Mentor and guide less experienced team members, sharing best practices and industry insights.
• Influence stakeholders through data-driven insights and strategic consultation on talent acquisition best practices.
• Participate in employer branding campaigns and community outreach to strengthen talent pipelines.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of corporate recruiting experience; agency experience is a plus.
• Proven success in developing and executing diversity recruiting strategies.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align talent strategies with organizational goals.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make strategic recommendations.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills to engage stakeholders and candidates.
• Experience recruiting across multiple levels and functions (professional, technical, leadership).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel for site visits, recruiting events, and training as required.
  

Preferred Skills

• Bilingual in Spanish is a strong plus.
  

Location:

• Chicago
• MO/IL/WI region
• NY/PA/NC region
• TN/FL/GA region
• NC