Under general supervision and with independent judgment, is responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle to attract, source, and hire top talent across the organization. This role partners closely with hiring managers and HR Partners to understand staffing needs, create effective recruitment strategies, and deliver a positive candidate experience. The Talent Acquisition Specialist also helps build a strong employer brand and pipeline of qualified candidates for future hiring needs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Coordinates the talent acquisition lifecycle for assigned roles, including: Manages full-cycle recruiting, including posting positions, sourcing candidates, screening applications, interviewing, and coordinating offers. Partners with HR Partners and hiring managers to understand position requirements, team dynamics, and desired qualifications to develop effective recruitment strategies. Creates engaging job postings and recruitment materials that reflect the organization’s culture and values. Utilizes the applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage candidates, maintain accurate data, and ensure compliance with all hiring regulations. Tracks recruitment metrics and provides updates and insights to HR leadership. Creates talent pipelines for future hiring needs, including: Develops and maintains strong talent pipelines for critical and recurring positions through proactive sourcing and networking. Builds relationships with universities, colleges, and community organizations to attract emerging talent through internships and into entry-level roles. Represents the company at job fairs, campus events, and professional networking functions to strengthen employer branding. Supports the organization’s talent acquisition strategy, including: Collaborates with HR Partners and marketing to enhance employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives. Stays current on recruiting trends, labor market changes, and innovative sourcing tools. Ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and company policy. May serve as contributing member of project team(s). May provide leadership to junior staff by assigning tasks, training, and providing guidance. May provide input to management regarding junior staff performance. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: Four to six years in a related role, or equivalent combination of education and experience Certificates, Designations and Licenses: HR certifications preferred. A minimum requirement for this position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.