Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist Human8 - 3.6 Detroit, MI Job Details Full-time 23 hours ago Qualifications LinkedIn Employee onboarding Branding Stakeholder engagement Talent acquisition platforms Employment law Regulatory compliance ATS Talent acquisition Process improvement HR legal compliance Mid-level Full cycle recruiting Bachelor's degree in business administration Bachelor's degree Data management Human Resource Management Social media (candidate sourcing) Content development Interviewing TikTok Candidate sourcing Business Administration Human Resources Recruiting event sourcing Onboarding process management Business Instagram Communication skills Recruitment process improvement Stakeholder management Collaboration with hiring managers Full Job Description Description The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent across the US, with additional support for EMEA. Reporting to the Regional MD, this role manages end-to-end recruitment for a range of positions, maintains candidate pipelines, and ensures positive candidate experience. The specialist supports key projects and adheres to the processes established by the Global Head of Talent Acquisition, working closely with internal stakeholders to meet hiring objectives and drive organizational growth. This role is open in Detroit or New York. Key Responsibilities Talent attraction and acquisition Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating hiring decisions. Proactively source candidates using tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and referrals. Build and maintain robust pipelines for critical, high-volume, and hard-to-fill positions. Ensure a seamless candidate experience through clear, professional communication throughout the hiring process. Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and panelists. Support the onboarding process to ensure smooth transitions for new hires. Stakeholder collaboration Partner with the Regional MD and Global Head of Talent Acquisition to understand workforce needs and prioritize requisitions. Work with hiring managers to develop clear job descriptions, define key role requirements, and align on selection criteria. Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers by providing progress updates and recommending process improvements. Recruitment marketing and employer branding Support employer branding initiatives, including creating and promoting job postings and career-related content. Represent the company at job fairs, networking events, and campus recruitment drives as needed. Assist with internship and campus recruitment programs in collaboration with internal stakeholders. Data management and compliance Use the ATS (e.g., Pinpoint) and other tools to track recruitment metrics, report progress, and inform hiring strategies. Ensure compliance with local and international employment laws and internal policies. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise 3-5 years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably with exposure to global recruitment. Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. Proven ability to manage multiple open requisitions across various levels and functions. Experience with sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS platforms (e.g., Pinpoint). Knowledge of recruitment marketing strategies, employer branding, and leveraging social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok) to attract talent. About Human8 We're Human8, the human-driven consultancy, that connects brands with people and culture to drive positive change. Human8 is the coming-together of 10 game-changing agencies from around the world: InSites Consulting, Direction First, Columinate, eÿeka, Join the Dots, ABN Impact, Answer Global, Space Doctors, Gongos, and Happy Thinking People. We unite a creative, smart and ambitious group of +900 people across 23 locations under one vision: making brands more human by better understanding people and culture, empowering brands to take action, and enhancing the lives of the people they serve.