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Job Description
TA Specialist RK Industries United States, Colorado, Denver 3800 Xanthia Street (Show on map) Jun 17, 2026
Description Role Summary:
We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist who operates beyond traditional recruiting execution to serve as a strategic partner and force multiplier for our TA team. This role is designed for a high-performing recruiter who not only delivers hires but also elevates how hiring gets done.
You will own a targeted requisition load while operating under multi-pronged hiring strategies, proactively identifying talent risks, and attending programs such as hiring events, sourcing campaigns, and other scalable talent initiatives. This individual will influence recruiting outcomes across the team without direct management responsibility, helping shape strategy, improve processes, and increase overall hiring effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities:
Own and deliver against a requisition load for critical roles while modeling best-in-class recruiting practices
Execute multi-channel recruitment strategies (events, sourcing campaigns, referrals, targeted outreach, and grassroots efforts)
Act as a team player by coaching and influencing recruiters and cross-functional teams on effective hiring practices
Proactively identifying risks, pipeline gaps, and capacity challenges- and developing actionable solutions
Partner with hiring managers by bringing clear insights, proposed solutions, and progress updates- not just challenges
Maintain consistent communication and drive urgency in the hiring process by actively engaging stakeholders and keeping roles moving forward
Leverage available data and tools to build forward-looking hiring plans (3-5 month outlooks), establish operating rhythms, and proactively pipeline talent
Build and nurture networks of candidates to stay ahead of hiring needs and reduce time-to-fill
Lead talent programs and initiatives end-to-end, ensuring timely execution and measurable impact
Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in talent acquisition or recruiting strategy
Strong program/project management skills with experience leading hiring initiatives or campaigns
Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority
Proven track record of proactively solving problems and driving results in ambiguous environments
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to confidently guide hiring managers
Experience using recruiting tools and data to inform decisions and build hiring strategies
What Success Looks Like
Consistently builds and maintains proactive talent pipelines aligned to future hiring needs
Anticipates challenges early and takes initiative to solve them with minimal direction
Drives hiring momentum by staying closely connected with hiring managers and keeping processes moving
Brings thoughtful, solution-oriented recommendations to leadership
Leverages data and tools to create structured hiring plans and operating rhythms
Introduces creative approaches (events, grassroots efforts, outreach strategies) to successfully fill roles
Competencies /
Traits:
Strategic thinking, proactive problem solving, leadership without authority, execution excellence, analytical rigor, creative recruitment solutions RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law