Talent Acquisition Specialist (Remote | Independent Contractor)

About the role

This role is structured as a 1099 independent contractor engagement and offers flexible remote work. We are seeking a Contract Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full life cycle recruiting across technical, engineering, and select non-technical roles.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, skill needs, and team dynamics.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for technical and engineering positions.
• Source through LinkedIn, social media, referrals, university channels, and custom talent pipelines.
• Screen and evaluate candidates for technical qualifications, experience, and culture alignment.
• Cover interview scheduling, facilitate feedback, and ensure timely communication.
• Coordinate interview scheduling, facilitate feedback, and ensure timely communication.
• Provide compensation insights based on market data and internal equity.
• Manage the candidate lifecycle within the ATS to ensure accurate, real-time tracking.
• Conduct reference checks, verify credentials, and maintain compliance with hiring practices.
• Track key recruiting metrics and share insights to improve hiring processes.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 1+ years of recruiting experience in construction recruiting professional services, engineering environments, manufacturing, or agency settings.
• Prior experience working in freelance or as an independent contractor is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and sourcing tools.
• Strong interviewing and assessment capabilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• Collaborative, proactive, and committed to a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license, be eligible to work in the U.S., and remain fit for duty.