Talent Acquisition Specialist (Temporary)
? North Houston, TX
Our client is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their team on a temporary basis. This position will support recruiting efforts across corporate, operational, manufacturing, field support, and professional-level positions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong sourcing and relationship-building skills, and have a proven track record of managing full-cycle recruiting processes.
Key Responsibilities
Manage full-cycle recruiting from requisition intake through offer acceptance
Source and engage qualified candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, networking, and other sourcing channels
Build and maintain talent pipelines to support current and future hiring needs
Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruiting strategies
Screen, interview, and evaluate candidates based on qualifications, experience, and organizational fit
Coordinate interviews and facilitate communication between candidates and hiring teams
Provide hiring recommendations and support offer negotiations
Ensure compliance with company policies, employment laws, and pre-employment requirements
Maintain accurate recruiting activity and candidate data within the applicant tracking system
Track recruiting metrics and provide status updates to hiring managers and leadership
Participate in recruiting events, employer branding initiatives, and talent acquisition projects
Deliver a positive candidate and hiring manager experience through exceptional customer service and communication
Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience
Experience recruiting across multiple functions and position levels
Strong sourcing experience utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter and other recruiting platforms
Experience working with applicant tracking systems
Excellent interviewing, candidate assessment, and negotiation skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Ability to build relationships and effectively partner with all levels of management
Strong customer service orientation and team-focused approach
Preferred Qualifications
Experience recruiting within the oil & gas, energy, manufacturing, industrial, or related industries
Experience recruiting professional, operational, manufacturing, and field support personnel
Experience utilizing Oracle Recruiting Cloud (ORC) or similar applicant tracking systems
Desired Competencies
Exceptional time management and organizational skills
Ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members
Professionalism and confidence interacting with employees and leaders at all levels
This is a temporary opportunity with a well-established organization in North Houston and offers the chance to make an immediate impact on recruiting operations.
HOUWD51
Numbers & Facts
Location
Houston, TX
Skills
Applicant Tracking Systemunmatched
Brand Marketing (Branding)unmatched
Business Administrationunmatched
Candidate Pipelineunmatched
Candidate Sourcingunmatched
Cloud Computingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Human Resourcesunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Interviewing Skillsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
LinkedInunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Needs Assessmentunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Oil and Gasunmatched
On Site Supportunmatched
Oracleunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Recruiting Strategyunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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