The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing high-volume sales recruiting efforts while collaborating with the Talent team to meet the hiring needs of the business. This role focuses on identifying and attracting top sales talent through strategic sourcing, relationship building, and efficient hiring processes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage full-cycle, high-volume sales recruiting, including job postings, proactive sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending competitive offers to candidates.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract top sales professionals through job boards, social media, networking, and industry-specific platforms.
- Build strong pipelines of qualified sales candidates to support ongoing hiring needs and business growth.
- Partner closely with hiring managers to understand team needs, develop targeted recruiting plans, and ensure alignment with business goals.
- Collaborate with HR, IT, and other internal teams streamline the candidate experience from offer acceptance to onboarding, ensuring a smooth transition.
- Track and analyze recruiting metrics, ensuring speed-to-hire and quality-of-hire while meeting or exceeding KPI benchmarks.
- Utilize ATS and CRM systems efficiently to manage high applicant volumes and maintain an organized talent pool.
- Participate in career fairs, networking events, and campus recruiting efforts to build a strong talent pipeline.
- Assist with various Talent Acquisition projects, including process improvements, employer branding, and diversity hiring initiatives.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 2-5 years of high-volume recruiting experience in sales or a related field preferred.
- Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Strong negotiation and closing skills, with experience in commission-based or performance-driven sales recruiting preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook) required; intermediate Excel and PowerPoint skills preferred.
- Previous experience using Workday or other ATS systems preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Strong relationship-building and networking skills to engage and attract top sales talent.
- Sales-oriented mindset with the ability to identify and sell opportunities to potential candidates.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Experience with sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, or other talent platforms strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of the logistics or logistics services industry is a plus.
**MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED**
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Standard office environment, usually indoors away from the elements with moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL EFFORT
Maintain a stationary position for extended periods; move about the office, operate computers and files, as needed; and frequently communicate with others. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally, the employee is required to lift boxes up to 20 pounds.
SCHEDULING
This is a full-time benefits-eligible position, working Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. An employee in this position must be available to work occasionally on weekends and evenings, during peak periods.
TRAVEL
Local travel is required. Out of state travel may be required for campus recruiting efforts and special training/conferences.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
EEOC/ADA STATEMENT:
We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. In an effort to recruit, develop and retain top talent, we are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all personnel practices to ensure equal opportunity for employment, promotion, and training for a more inclusive workforce.