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As a Talent Acquisition Assistant , you'll help us recruit and attract the right candidates for our various positions. Your work is crucial and critical to our continued success. Our compensation ...

As a Talent Acquisition Assistant , you'll help us recruit and attract the right candidates for our various positions. Your work is crucial and critical to our continued success. Our compensation ...

Talent Acquisition Coorindator will be responsible for assisting with recruiting efforts ... Manage projects, employee records, and data within systems. * Assist with pre-employment activities ...

Talent Acquisition Assistant

Rye, NY · On-site

$25.24 - $30.92/hr

The Talent Acquisition Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Talent Acquisition Business Partner. This role assists with job postings, candidate communications, interview ...

Talent Acquisition Coorindator will be responsible for assisting with recruiting efforts ... Manage projects, employee records, and data within systems. * Assist with pre-employment activities ...

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How much do talent acquisition assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for talent acquisition assistant in the United States is $23.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $27.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Talent Acquisition Assistant vs Recruiter?

AspectTalent Acquisition AssistantRecruiter
ResponsibilitiesSupports recruitment processes, schedules interviews, maintains candidate databasesSources candidates, conducts interviews, makes hiring decisions
Required SkillsOrganizational skills, communication, basic HR knowledgeInterviewing, sourcing, negotiation skills
Work EnvironmentHR teams, administrative support rolesActive recruitment, candidate engagement
CertificationsOften none required, HR certifications beneficialHR certifications preferred, recruiting certifications advantageous

The main difference is that Talent Acquisition Assistants support and coordinate recruitment activities, while Recruiters actively source and select candidates. Recruiters typically have more direct involvement in hiring decisions, whereas Assistants focus on administrative and support tasks within the recruitment process.

What are some common challenges Talent Acquisition Assistants face when supporting high-volume recruitment campaigns?

Talent Acquisition Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing multiple job openings simultaneously, coordinating interviews with numerous candidates, and maintaining clear communication with hiring managers and applicants. High-volume recruitment can also require quick turnaround times for screening resumes and scheduling, which requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Staying adaptable and using applicant tracking systems efficiently helps manage these pressures and ensures a smooth hiring process.

What does a Talent Acquisition Assistant do?

A Talent Acquisition Assistant supports the recruitment process by handling administrative tasks such as scheduling interviews, coordinating with candidates and hiring managers, and maintaining recruitment databases. They may also assist with job postings, screening resumes, and handling correspondence with applicants. Their role is essential in ensuring the hiring process runs smoothly and efficiently, helping recruiters and HR teams attract and secure top talent.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Talent Acquisition Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Talent Acquisition Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a foundational understanding of recruitment processes, often supported by a degree in human resources or a related field. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), HRIS platforms, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are typically required. Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills help you build rapport with candidates and support recruiters effectively. These capabilities are crucial for efficiently managing candidate pipelines, ensuring a positive candidate experience, and supporting the overall hiring strategy.
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Talent Acquisition Assistant

Talent Acquisition Assistant

MCI Careers

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

MCI is one of the fastest-growing tech-enabled business services companies in the USA, with a strong call center footprint and operations that extend across multiple countries. We deliver Customer Experience (CX), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and Anything-as-a-Service (XaaS) cloud technology solutions across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, retail, government, education, telecom, technology e-commerce, and financial services. Our contact centers are powered by both on-site and remote agents, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance customer journeys, drive scalability and reduce costs. 

At MCI we are committed to fostering an environment where professionals can build meaningful careers, access continuous learning and development opportunities and contribute to the success of a globally expanding, industry-leading organization.

Join our team and help us grow! As a Talent Acquisition Assistant, you'll help us recruit and attract the right candidates for our various positions. Your work is crucial and critical to our continued success. Our compensation package and bonuses will reward you for that contribution. We will train the right fit for this position. We believe in rewarding our employees for their dedication and commitment to excellence.

To be considered for this role, you must complete a full application on our company careers page, including all screening questions and a brief pre-employment test.


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WHAT DOES SOMEONE IN THIS ROLE ACTUALLY DO?

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you are responsible for the entire recruitment life-cycle. You will manage inbound and outbound telephone calls with potential candidates. You will complete phone interviews, schedule on-site interviews, process on-site interviews, track the hiring process within our system, and assist with the development of new recruiting processes and tools. You will complete data entry in our employee data base and manage personnel filing along with other duties.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with Talent Acquisition Specialist with ideas for new advertising channels, drive employee referral contests, and manage open house events.
  • Communicate with applicants via phone, email, and text
  • Multitask in a high-volume work environment without sacrificing quality
  • Navigate systems for scheduling across multiple calendars
  • Perform a variety of administrative tasks in support of hiring quality candidates in a timely manner, including criminal background checks and drug screens.
  • Complete daily and weekly reports on recruitment activities and statistics.
  • Maintain employment records.
  • Keep employee files up to date and organized efficiently.
  • Perform various tasks within the human resources systems to maintain employee information and time keeping data.
  • Stay up to date on employment laws.

WONDER IF YOU ARE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS POSITION?

You must be confident, outgoing and self-motivated with a strong work ethic. You must be a team-oriented person who is open minded, willing to learn, and who has the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced work environment. It is also vital to be articulate, having excellent verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal abilities that allow rapport to be established with applicants are key.

Specific qualifications for the Talent Acquisition Specialist include:

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Data entry accuracy
  • Understanding of and willingness to adhere to process guidelines
  • Exceptional time management skills
  • Solid sense of ownership
  • Advanced skills with MS Office tools
  • Impeccable attendance
  • Ability to work in metrics driven, fast-paced, and dynamic environment
  • Timely, proactive, and assertive, problem-solving
  • Strong understanding of confidentiality
  • Experience in a call center environment is preferred but not required

WANT AN EMPLOYER THAT VALUES YOUR CONTRIBUTION?

At MCI, we believe that your hard work deserves recognition and reward. Our compensation and benefits packages are designed to be competitive and to grow with you over time. Starting compensation is based on experience, and we offer a variety of benefits and incentives to support and reward our team members.

What You Can Expect from MCI:

We understand the importance of balance and support, which is why we offer a variety of benefits and incentives that go beyond a paycheck. Our team members enjoy:

  • Paid Time Off: Earn PTO and paid holidays to take the time you need.
  • Incentives & Rewards: Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly contests that include cash bonuses and prizes ranging from electronics to dream vacations and sometimes even cars!
  • Health Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage after 60 days of employment, and all employees have access to MEC medical plans after just 30 days. Benefit options vary by location.
  • Retirement Savings: Secure your future with retirement savings programs, where available.
  • Disability Insurance: Short-term disability coverage is available to help protect you during unexpected challenges.
  • Life Insurance: Access life insurance options to safeguard your loved ones.
  • Supplemental Insurance: Accident and critical illness insurance
  • Career Growth: With a focus on internal promotions, employees enjoy significant advancement opportunities.
  • Paid Training: Learn new skills while earning a paycheck.
  • Fun, Engaging Work Environment: Enjoy a team-oriented culture that fosters collaboration and engagement.
  • Casual Dress Code: Be comfortable while you work.

Compensation & Benefits that Fit Your Life

MCI takes pride in tailoring our offerings to fit the needs of our diverse team across subsidiaries and locations. While specific benefits and incentives may vary by geography, the core of our commitment remains the same: rewarding effort, providing growth opportunities, and creating an environment where every employee feels valued.

If you’re ready to join a company that recognizes your contributions and supports your growth, MCI is the place for you. Apply today!


This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be largely sedentary and will be required to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset. The employee will be regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment, including a phone, copier, and printer. The employee may occasionally be required to move about the office to accomplish tasks; reach in any direction; raise or lower objects, move objects from place to place, hold onto objects, and move or exert force up to forty (40) pounds.


All MCI Locations

  • Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.

Subject to the program and location of the position

  • Must be willing to submit up to a LEVEL II background and/or security investigation with a fingerprint.  Job offers are contingent on background/security investigation results.
  • Must be willing to submit to drug screening.  Job offers are contingent on drug screening results.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of MCI and its affiliates to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources.


At MCI and its subsidiaries, we embrace differences and believe diversity benefits our employees, company, customers, and community.  All aspects of employment at MCI are based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.  MCI maintains a work environment free from discrimination, where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees are responsible for fulfilling MCI's commitment to a diverse and equal-opportunity work environment.

 

MCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.  MCI will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements.

 

MCI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.  We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, MCI's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where an employee works.


MCI helps customers take on their CX and DX challenges differently, creating industry-leading solutions that deliver exceptional experiences and drive optimal performance. MCI assists companies with business process outsourcing, staff augmentation, contact center customer services, and IT Services needs by providing general and specialized hosting, software, staff, and services.
In 2019, Marlowe Companies Inc. (MCI) was named by Inc. Magazine as Iowa's Fastest Growing Company in the State of Iowa and was named the 452nd Fastest Growing Privately Company in the USA, making the coveted top 500 for the first time. MCI's subsidiaries had previously made Inc. Magazine's List of Fastest-Growing Companies 15 times, respectively. MCI has ten business process outsourcing service delivery facilities in Georgia, Florida, Texas, New Mexico, California, Kansas, Nova Scotia, South Africa, and the Philippines.
Driving modernization through digitalization, MCI ensures clients do more for less. MCI is the holding company for a diverse lineup of tech-enabled business services operating companies. MCI organically grows, acquires, and operates companies that have synergistic products and services portfolios, including but not limited to Automated Contact Center Solutions (ACCS), customer contact management, IT Services (IT Schedule 70), and Temporary and Administrative Professional Staffing (TAPS Schedule 736), Business Process Management (BPM), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Claims Processing, Collections, Customer Experience Provider (CXP), Customer Service, Digital Experience Provider (DXP), Account Receivables Management (ARM), Application Software Development, Managed Services, and Technology Services, to mid-market, Federal & enterprise partners. MCI now employs 10,000+ talented individuals with 150+ diverse North American client partners across the following MCI brands: MCI BPO, MCI BPOaaS, MarketForce,  GravisApps, Gravis Marketing, MarchEast, Mass Markets, MCI Federal Services (MFS), OnBrand24, The Sydney Call Center, Valor Intelligent Processing (VIP), BYC Aqua, EastWest BPO, TeleTechnology, and Vinculum.


The purpose of the above job description is to provide potential candidates with a general overview of the role. It's not an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required for the job.  You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment contract, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time for any reason.


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About MCI Careers

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MCI Careers is a noted global leader in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry located in Ashburn, VA, US. Recognized for delivering robust customer engagement services, tech integrations, and consulting, they serve numerous world-class brands and governmental bodies. MCI Careers was established in 2009 by Anthony Marlowe following the purchase of his prior BPO company which boasted over 3,200 employees. The company has set a mission to provide opportunities for people who seek continuous improvement and personal growth through their professional journey.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Ashburn, VA, US

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