Recruiting Specialist

Overview

The Recruiting Specialist supports the delivery of high-quality talent acquisition services by providing operational, administrative, and early-stage recruiting support across the hiring lifecycle. This role combines strong organizational execution with hands-on exposure to recruiting activities and candidate engagement. Reporting to the Director, Talent Acquisition, the Recruiting Specialist helps ensure a smooth, compliant, and positive candidate and hiring manager experience. In addition to managing recruiting logistics and systems, this role participates in sourcing, screening support, career fairs, and community outreach as a visible ambassador of GSOC's employer brand.

• Recruiting Operations & Administrative Support (Approximately 70%)
  • Coordinate and manage recruiting logistics, including interview scheduling, candidate communications, and hiring process coordination.
  • Maintain accurate candidate, requisition, and interview data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
  • Prepare offer and hiring documentation in partnership with recruiters, HR Business Partners, and hiring managers.
  • Support background checks, pre-employment requirements, and onboarding coordination in compliance with organizational policies.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates during scheduling and pre-hire phases, ensuring timely communication and a positive experience.
  • Assist with job posting administration and posting maintenance across internal and external platforms.
  • Support audit readiness and compliance by maintaining documentation and records aligned with federal, state, and organizational requirements.
• Recruiting & Candidate Engagement (Approximately 30%)
  • Support early-stage recruiting activities such as resume review, candidate screening support, and interview coordination.
  • Participate in career fairs, hiring events, community outreach, and campus or professional networking events as a representative of GSOC.
  • Conduct or support initial candidate outreach and engagement efforts under the guidance of the Lead Talent Acquisition Partner.
  • Assist with talent pipeline development for recurring or entry-level roles.
  • Provide input on candidate experience improvements and recruiting process enhancements.
• Employer Branding & Outreach
  • Represent GSOC's culture, values, and employee value proposition to prospective candidates.
  • Support employer branding initiatives, recruitment campaigns, and event logistics.
  • Build positive relationships with candidates, community partners, and event stakeholders.
• Process Improvement & Team Support
  • Identify opportunities to improve recruiting workflows, tools, and candidate communications.
  • Provide feedback and recommendations to the Lead Talent Acquisition Partner and Director of Talent Acquisition to support continuous improvement.
  • Support change management efforts related to new systems, tools, or recruiting processes.

• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field or equivalent transferable experience.
  • Experience in roles requiring interviewing, investigation, compliance, coordination, training, or public interaction is strongly valued.
  • Prior experience in recruiting, HR coordination, talent acquisition operations, or workforce support is a plus but not required.
• Skills & Competencies
  • Strong organizational and coordination skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to interact professionally with candidates, hiring managers, and senior stakeholders.
  • Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
  • Comfort working with systems, data, and process-driven environments.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
  • Interest in developing recruiting and talent acquisition skills over time.
• Preferred
  • Experience supporting interviews, investigations, background checks, or hiring-related processes.
  • Experience representing an organization in public-facing roles (career fairs, outreach events, training, community engagement).
  • Familiarity with ATS or HR systems.

Salary
: $77,200 - $96,500 per year

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