Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Walker Advertising is seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruiting across the business. This individual will act as a strategic partner to hiring managers, translating business needs into clear hiring plans, building strong talent pipelines, and closing top candidates in a competitive market.

This role reports to the Vice President of People Operations and plays a key part in the company's continued growth. The ideal candidate is a seasoned recruiter who brings a consultative approach, uses data to guide hiring decisions, and creates a welcoming, consistent experience for candidates in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruiting across multiple departments, from intake through offer acceptance, ensuring a clear, timely, and positive candidate experience.
• Partner with executives and hiring managers to define role requirements, interview plans, and realistic timelines, and coach interview teams on structured interviewing, fair evaluation, and timely feedback.
• Build diverse candidate pipelines through LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, job boards, and talent communities.
• Screen and interview candidates in English and Spanish, where appropriate, assessing skills, experience, language proficiency, and readiness to work in a remote environment.
• Manage the offer process, including compensation recommendations and candidate negotiations. 
• Coordinate onboarding for new hires, partnering with hiring managers and IT to ensure a smooth transition from accepted offer to first day.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition data in Rippling (ATS/HRIS) and use recruiting metrics to identify opportunities to improve hiring outcomes.
• Drive improvements to recruiting processes, templates, and tools to increase efficiency and support consistent, inclusive hiring practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Fluent in English and Spanish, both spoken and written, with the ability to screen, interview, and negotiate offers in both languages.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage a high-volume requisition load and balance competing hiring priorities.
• Proficient in ATS/HRIS platforms (Rippling preferred) and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Experience supporting or managing new hire onboarding, including paperwork, system setup, and first-day readiness in a remote environment
• Working knowledge of U.S. hiring requirements, including equal employment opportunity, background checks, and pay transparency.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to advise hiring managers and influence hiring decisions.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fully remote environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience:

• 7+ years in full-cycle recruiting, in-house or agency, including 2+ years filling mid- to senior-level positions and specialized or hard-to-fill roles.
• Hands-on involvement in new-hire onboarding, supporting a smooth transition from offer acceptance through the start of employment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze recruiting metrics, identify opportunities for improvement, and present actionable insights to leadership.
• Recruiting background in sales, marketing, legal services, or related industry preferred.

Benefits/Perks:

• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Wellness Initiatives/Employee Assistance Program
• Rewards and Recognition Programs
• Career Development Opportunities

Compensation:

$120,000 - $150,000 base DOE, 10% annual bonus