Explore Talent Acquisition Specialist Jobs

Talent Acquisition Specialists help organizations attract, assess, and hire the people they need to succeed. These roles combine recruiting expertise with relationship-building, workforce planning, and a strong understanding of business priorities. Browse vetted Talent Acquisition Specialist opportunities on Ladders, including positions with compensation of $100,000 or more.

What Talent Acquisition Specialists Do

Responsibilities can include partnering with hiring managers, developing sourcing strategies, managing candidate pipelines, conducting interviews, and guiding candidates through the hiring process. Specialists may also use recruiting data to improve time-to-hire, candidate experience, and hiring outcomes.

Skills and Experience Employers Value

Employers often seek experience with full-cycle recruiting, talent sourcing, applicant tracking systems, and structured interviewing. Communication, organization, negotiation, and the ability to build trusted relationships with candidates and business leaders are also important. Familiarity with a particular industry, specialized talent market, or recruiting analytics may be an advantage.

Career Paths in Talent Acquisition

Talent Acquisition Specialists can grow into senior recruiter, talent acquisition partner, recruiting manager, or director roles. Other paths may include executive recruiting, employer branding, talent operations, and workforce planning. Career progression depends on experience, industry, scope of responsibility, and demonstrated hiring impact.

Find Your Next Talent Acquisition Role

Whether you specialize in a particular function or manage recruiting across an organization, Ladders can help you explore high-level opportunities. Search vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more and find roles that align with your experience, strengths, and career goals.

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$90K - $100K *

Lead the charge in high-volume recruiting, developing strategies to fill critical roles while managing multiple pipelines and collaborating with managers to meet organizational needs for talent acquis...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in identifying and securing top talent across Engineering, Product, and Design. Collaborate closely with hiring teams to execute innovative sourcing strategies in a dynamic startup env...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$71K - $107K *

Transform your career by leading the full recruitment cycle, partnering with leadership to identify talent needs, and engaging top candidates through innovative sourcing strategies. Drive hiring excel...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to attracting top talent through innovative sourcing strategies and strong collaboration. You'll manage high-volume recruitment in a fast-paced environment, ensuring a sea...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $101K *

Lead the charge in sourcing and attracting top talent by developing robust candidate pipelines, negotiating offers, and guiding leaders in talent identification within a dynamic, fast-paced environmen...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$70K - $101K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Talent Acquisition team focused on sourcing top talent. Drive recruitment strategies, enhance candidate pipelines, and collaborate with leaders to ensure a seamle...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts in a dynamic tech environment, shaping processes and enhancing candidate experiences while collaborating with hiring managers to attract top talent and build a robus...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $110K *

Drive full-cycle recruitment for federal contracts, ensuring compliance and effective candidate sourcing. Collaborate with teams to meet staffing needs and enhance candidate experience while managing...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $140K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic role that blends full-cycle recruiting with strategic HR initiatives, driving talent acquisition and enhancing organizational effectiveness across technical and non...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Empower growth by managing full-cycle recruiting across multiple functions. Partner with hiring managers to identify talent, streamline processes, and elevate candidate experiences. Join us in shaping...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion full-cycle recruitment for senior and niche roles across North America, partnering with leaders to define talent needs and develop inclusive hiring strategies while mentoring junior recruiter...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading full-cycle recruiting for the Power Division, partnering with business leaders to attract top talent in energy, construction, and A/E/C industries. Drive strategic sourcing...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $120K *

Drive the future of talent acquisition by leading full-cycle recruiting, ensuring compliance, and developing strategic sourcing initiatives in a dynamic federal contractor environment. Collaborate wit...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by leading strategic initiatives, managing a dedicated team, and driving diverse hiring practices to align with business objectives and foster exceptional candid...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $115K *

Join the charge in full-cycle recruiting for high-volume supply chain roles, enhancing candidate experience and building strong partnerships with center leaders. Drive recruitment metrics and champion...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $140K *

Lead full lifecycle recruitment for Sales, ensuring a world-class candidate experience while collaborating with leadership to align hiring strategies and attract top talent in a fast-paced, high-growt...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Lead the full lifecycle recruitment for Sales, ensuring a world-class candidate experience while collaborating with leadership to align hiring strategies and attract top talent in a fast-paced, high-g...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion the full-cycle recruiting process for infrastructure roles, collaborating with hiring managers to shape strategies, enhance candidate experiences, and drive effective hiring decisions in a dy...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by managing full-cycle recruiting for infrastructure roles. Collaborate with leaders to enhance hiring strategies, improve candidate experiences, and drive recru...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Champion the full-cycle recruiting process for infrastructure roles, collaborating with hiring managers to shape strategies, enhance candidate experiences, and drive hiring decisions while contributin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Drive full-cycle recruiting for infrastructure roles, shaping strategies and hiring decisions. Collaborate with leaders to enhance candidate experience and build competitive offers while analyzing met...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Transform the recruiting landscape by managing full-cycle talent acquisition for infrastructure roles. Collaborate with leaders to shape hiring strategies, enhance candidate experiences, and drive ini...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you manage full-cycle recruiting for infrastructure roles, shape hiring strategies, and enhance candidate experiences in a collaborative environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to lead full-cycle recruiting for infrastructure roles, shaping hiring strategies and enhancing candidate experiences while collaborating with leaders to drive talent acquisition i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in full-cycle recruiting for infrastructure roles, collaborating with hiring managers to shape strategies, enhance candidate experiences, and drive effective hiring decisions while con...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Talent Acquisition Specialist do?question toggle

    A Talent Acquisition Specialist helps an organization identify, attract, evaluate, and hire candidates. The role may involve sourcing, interviews, candidate communications, hiring-manager partnership, and recruiting process improvements.

  • What qualifications are commonly needed for Talent Acquisition Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly value recruiting or human resources experience, knowledge of sourcing and interviewing, familiarity with applicant tracking systems, and strong communication and organizational skills. Some roles prefer experience in a specific industry or with specialized talent.

  • How can Talent Acquisition Specialists advance their careers?question toggle

    Specialists may progress to senior recruiter, talent acquisition partner, recruiting manager, or director positions. They can also specialize in executive search, employer branding, talent operations, or workforce planning.

  • Do Talent Acquisition Specialist jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some senior, specialized, or strategically scoped roles may offer compensation of $100,000 or more. Pay varies based on factors such as location, industry, experience, employer, and role responsibilities.

  • Where can I find vetted Talent Acquisition Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional opportunities, including roles paying $100,000 or more. Browse current listings to explore Talent Acquisition Specialist jobs that match your background and goals.