Talent Acquisition Specialist

Position Summary

Upgrade Minds is seeking a self-driven and experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead the end-to-end recruitment process for our organization. This fully remote, senior role is designed for professionals with a track record of taking ownership and delivering excellent hiring results. With a minimum of five years in full-cycle recruitment, the ideal candidate will specialize in sourcing and closing candidates for challenging and specialized roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire recruitment workflow from job requisition to offer acceptance.
• Collaborate closely with leadership and hiring managers to comprehend staffing needs.
• Craft clear, compelling, and accurate job descriptions.
• Source qualified candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and professional networks.
• Engage passive candidates not actively looking for roles.
• Conduct applicant screening and structured interviews.
• Manage the scheduling of interviews between candidates and hiring teams.
• Evaluate candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Lead salary negotiations and employment offer discussions.
• Ensure a positive and professional experience for all candidates.
• Develop talent pipelines to meet current and future hiring demands.
• Maintain accurate candidate data in the applicant tracking system.
• Monitor recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, offer acceptance rate, and quality of hire.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Leverage data, automation, and AI tools to enhance recruitment processes.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in full-cycle recruiting or talent acquisition.
• Proven success hiring for senior, specialized, or hard-to-fill roles.
• Strong proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and other recruiting platforms.
• Competent in candidate screening and conducting professional interviews.
• Experience partnering with executives and hiring managers.
• Skilled in developing recruiting strategies and building candidate pipelines.
• Expertise in negotiating competitive compensation packages.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruitment technologies.
• Ability to track and report on recruiting performance metrics.
• Capacity to handle multiple openings and tight deadlines effectively.
• Prior experience working independently in a fully remote environment.

Essential Skills

• Highly self-motivated, able to function independently without close supervision.
• Strong sense of accountability, urgency, and ownership.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in interviewing, evaluating, and negotiating.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with candidates and senior leadership.
• Comfortable making decisions and resolving problems autonomously.
• In-depth knowledge of recruiting best practices and relevant employment laws.
• Professional handling of confidential and sensitive information.
• Experience leveraging data, automation, and AI for recruitment improvement.
• Keen interest in leadership with potential to manage and develop recruitment teams.

Career Growth

Outstanding performers will have the opportunity to grow into Talent Acquisition or Hiring Manager roles. Advancement depends on consistent achievement of recruitment goals, maintaining high quality of hire, demonstrating leadership, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, enhancing recruiting processes, and coaching other recruiters. Future management duties may include overseeing recruitment teams, assigning roles, evaluating performance, strategizing recruitment efforts, and reporting to senior management.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual base salary between $120,000 and $135,000, with a premium potential range from $135,000 to $155,000.
• Annual performance bonus target of 20% of base salary.
• Total cash compensation can reach up to $186,000 per year.
• Fully remote work setup based in the United States.
• High independence and ownership in recruitment activities.
• Direct interaction with senior leadership.
• Opportunities to innovate and enhance the company's talent acquisition strategy.
• Clear pathway to managerial roles within the recruitment function.
• Results-driven culture valuing innovation, initiative, and performance.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a confident recruiter who operates independently without the need for micromanagement. Skilled at identifying top talent, engaging effectively with senior leaders, and progressing recruitment activities efficiently. They are proactive, organized, and take full responsibility for their tasks, anticipating and executing necessary actions without oversight. Additionally, they aspire to grow into leadership roles to guide recruitment teams and influence long-term hiring strategies.