Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a Talent Acquisition Partner to business functions, collaborating closely with hiring managers to understand organizational needs, define role requirements, and develop effective hiring strategies.
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies across multiple channels to build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for priority and hard-to-fill roles.
• Expand and innovate hiring channels to effectively reach and engage candidates across different functions and experience levels.
• Assess candidates’ skills, experience, competencies, and potential, while providing informed recommendations and market insights to hiring managers to support effective hiring decisions.
• Conduct ongoing market research on talent trends, industry hiring practices, and competitor landscapes to inform recruitment strategies and ensure competitiveness in attracting top talent.
• Track, manage, and maintain accurate and compliant recruitment records and candidate pipelines within the ATS.
• Maintain regular communication and transparent updates with hiring managers and stakeholders on hiring progress and challenges.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, continuously identifying opportunities to improve hiring efficiency, candidate experience, and recruitment quality through relevant metrics and data analysis.
• Evaluate, improve, and optimize ATS systems and recruiting workflows, including supporting upgrades, integrations, and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Build and strengthen employer branding initiatives to attract top talent, including optimizing job postings, enhancing candidate experience, and supporting recruitment marketing efforts.
• Participate in and represent the company at career fairs, industry events, and campus recruiting initiatives to build talent pipelines and strengthen employer brand presence.
• Bring hands-on experience applying AI tools and technologies in recruiting and HR workflows to improve sourcing, screening, communication, and overall talent acquisition efficiency.
• Support employee immigration and work authorization processes as needed.
• Act as a key member of the HR team, participating in and supporting broader HR initiatives and projects aligned with the company’s people strategy.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in recruiting or talent acquisition as a primary focus; experience in other HR functional areas is a plus.
• Proven ability to source and engage passive candidates with relevant skills and experience.
• Strong proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and major recruiting platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Handshake, and other sourcing tools.
• Ability to analyze market intelligence and competitor hiring landscapes to support effective recruiting strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple open roles simultaneously and work independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Practical experience using AI tools and technologies in recruiting and HR workflows to enhance sourcing, screening, communication, and overall recruiting efficiency.
• Strong ability to partner with hiring managers, understand business needs, and translate them into effective hiring strategies.
• Ability to establish strong professional relationships and communicate effectively with candidates and employees across different levels of the organization.
• Strong research and sourcing capabilities, including staying up to date on industry trends, talent market conditions, and compensation benchmarks.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and operate with a high level of integrity.
• Highly organized multitasker who enjoys challenges and is eager to learn and grow professionally.
• Passionate about recruiting and human resources with a proactive and positive attitude.
• Outgoing personality with strong networking and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin.