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Robert Half
Talent Acquisition Specialist
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A Recruiter works for a company or organization to recruit qualified candidates for open positions, or works with a recruiting agency to identify candidates and match jobseekers with job placements. May specialize in recruiting professionals in a particular industry, or specialize in recruiting at colleges.
$67,118 / year median in New Jersey
-21% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support a growing healthcare organization with end-to-end recruiting for a variety of corporate and operational positions. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is based in New Jersey. It is ideal for someone who is organized, proactive, and confident managing a steady flow of openings in a fast-paced environment. The person in this role will help identify talent with relevant experience, guide candidates through early hiring stages, and partner with the team to keep recruitment efforts moving efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Manage full-cycle recruitment activity for business operations, fitness specialist, and administrative openings across an active requisition workload.
- Review incoming applications and evaluate candidate alignment with position needs in a timely and consistent manner.
- Conduct a targeted volume of daily phone or virtual screenings to assess experience, communication skills, and overall fit.
- Source prospective candidates through multiple channels to build talent pipelines for current and upcoming staffing needs.
- Coordinate with hiring stakeholders to move candidates through interview stages and maintain momentum throughout the process.
- Schedule and support virtual interviews while ensuring a well-organized and positive candidate experience.
- Track recruiting progress, maintain accurate candidate records, and use standard office tools to manage day-to-day workflow.
- Contribute to employer branding and talent outreach efforts that strengthen visibility in the candidate market.
- Relevant experience in talent acquisition, corporate recruiting, or full-cycle recruitment.
- Ability to manage a high volume of requisitions and candidate screenings while staying organized.
- Skill in sourcing candidates and building pipelines for a range of position types.
- Strong computer proficiency, including comfort with Microsoft Office applications.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills with a thoughtful approach to candidate interaction.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new industries or role categories without requiring prior healthcare experience.
- Availability to work a Monday through Friday schedule with flexibility in daily hours based on workload.