Talent Acquisition Specialist Position Available In Manatee, Florida

Talent Acquisition Specialist
Req #1232
Bradenton, FL, USA Job Description
Posted Monday, June 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM About IMG Academy
Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024, IMG Academy is the world’s leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences: Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports organizational goals by proactively identifying, engaging, and hiring top talent. This role requires full-cycle recruitment expertise, relationship-building capabilities and a strong focus on creating a seamless candidate experience. The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, and passionate about connecting exceptional talent to meaningful career opportunities.

Position Responsibilities:

Support full-cycle recruitment needs including sourcing, selecting, interviewing and offering candidates for athletics-focused roles
Implement efficient and effective talent acquisition methods and strategies to attract and maintain candidates for current openings and pipeline development in assigned function
Maintain accurate hiring reports and knowledge of talent market and industry trends
Conduct comprehensive job profiling sessions with hiring managers to identify target skill sets and prepare participants for the interview and selection process
Partner with hiring managers on recruiting efforts, hiring efficiencies & recruitment training
Maintain positive candidate experience through clear expectations, frequent communication and timely feedback
Assist with development & activation of recruitment strategies
Attend career fairs & networking events
Provide expertise to protect the organization against unfair or illegal/discriminatory hiring practices
Facilitate the scheduling of interviews, including travel and detailed itineraries
Monitor key talent acquisition metrics and adjust to meet performance expectations
Foster diversity by promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

3+ years talent acquisition experience
Knowledge or interest in human resources and talent acquisition, including knowledge of state and federal hiring processes and laws
Proficient with technology including MS Suite, HRIS systems, and applicant tracking systems. Dayforce experience preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent customer service skills in person and via phone and email
Ability to work with confidential information and maintain confidentiality
Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple projects and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues and be team-oriented

Preferred Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Bilingual Background Requirements:

Requires a background check upon offer Requires a drug test upon offer

Benefits:

As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time roles. Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
401k with an Employer Match
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D
Gym Discount Program
Pet Insurance
Wellbeing Program
and more! Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Get to know us better:

IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Job Details
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Salary Bradenton, FL, USA