Recruiter / Talent Advisor
Responsibilities
The Talent Advisor plays a critical role in attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent while serving as a trusted partner to hiring leaders. This position leads full-cycle recruiting efforts, develops sourcing strategies, and represents the organization as an employer of choice. The Talent Advisor ensures a high-quality candidate experience, maintains compliance with hiring practices, and supports workforce planning and onboarding continuity.
Compensation and Benefits
Starting pay: $60,000+ annually
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) savings plan with employer match
Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Life insurance and employee assistance programs
Professional development, technical training, and certification support
Job Roles
Persuasion – Clearly articulates the value proposition to prospective candidates; actively pursues targeted talent; maintains candidate engagement through delays or complex hiring processes; demonstrates passion for the business.
Representation – Serves as the professional “face of the organization” to candidates; delivers a strong first impression; strengthens the employer brand in the marketplace.
Organizational awareness – Anticipates hiring needs; understands technical and operational requirements; translates internal business needs into compelling external messaging; supports diversity and inclusion goals.
Communication – Communicates clearly and effectively with candidates, hiring leaders, and stakeholders at all levels.
Organization and structure – Operates within requisition, reporting, compliance, and diversity frameworks; maintains high attention to detail and data integrity.
Continuity of success – Supports smooth candidate transitions; contributes to onboarding and long-term talent development strategies.
Accountability – Delivers qualified candidates ethically and efficiently; tracks and measures recruiting success through data.
Interpersonally adept – Builds trust with candidates and internal partners; balances empathy for job seekers with business needs.
Adaptive – Manages multiple requisitions and candidate pipelines simultaneously; shifts priorities seamlessly in a fast-paced environment.
Primary Responsibilities
Source, recruit, interview, and recommend candidates to fill open positions.
Develop and maintain pipelines of qualified talent through proactive sourcing strategies.
Partner with hiring leaders to understand workforce needs and develop targeted recruiting plans.
Write and post job advertisements across multiple platforms.
Build and maintain relationships with educational institutions, employment agencies, and external recruiting partners.
Manage recruitment activity data including applicant flow, interviews, hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
Conduct exit interviews and provide insights to leadership.
Administer relocation support for internal transfers and new hires, as applicable.
Ensure compliance with hiring policies, procedures, and employment regulations.
Support a positive, consistent, and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Human Resources OR
Associate’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Human Resources
Legally authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship available)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in high-volume recruiting, preferably in a manufacturing or operational environment
Strong negotiation, sales, and persuasion skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Working knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), job boards, and sourcing platforms
Proven ability to develop and execute effective sourcing strategies
Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship-building and candidate experience