• Talent Acquisition Specialist

    Aston Carter (Kansas City, MO)


    Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

    Job Description

    Join our dynamic team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, where you will play a pivotal role in recruitment and retention efforts. Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to ensure a seamless hiring process and a positive onboarding experience for new team members, interns, mentors, contractors, and volunteers. Your expertise in sourcing candidates through various channels will be invaluable, as will your ability to manage job postings and social media career pages. You will be responsible for creating requisitions, interview guides, offer letters, and compliance tracking. Your commitment to maintaining regular communication with new hires will ensure their smooth transition into our organization.

    Responsibilities

    + Collaborate with HR leadership and management on recruitment and retention strategies.

    + Source candidates through networking, referrals, and career fairs.

    + Manage internal and external job postings and social media career pages.

    + Create and update requisitions, interview guides, and offer letters.

    + Conduct bg checks in accordance with legal requirements.

    + Perform reference checks and provide detailed candidate information to hiring managers.

    + Guide new hires through onboarding and pre-employment testing.

    + Maintain personnel files electronically and conduct audits as necessary.

    + Communicate with new hires throughout the onboarding process.

    + Report and communicate with managers on recruitment status and effectiveness.

    + Generate and analyze recruitment reports to support workforce needs.

    + Organize and attend job fairs to attract talent.

    + Research recruitment trends and implement best practices.

    + Collaborate on offboarding activities and support talent management initiatives.

    + Promote organizational culture and core values to potential candidates.

    + Collect and maintain EEO information for reporting purposes.

    Essential Skills

    + Talent acquisition and full cycle recruiting experience.

    + Knowledge of HR standards such as FLSA, EEOC, and ADA.

    + Intermediate proficiency in HRIS systems and Excel.

    + Basic understanding of Word and Microsoft Outlook.

    + Ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity.

    + Independent and self-motivated problem-solving skills.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

    + High level of verbal and writing skills.

    + Ability to infuse a culture of equality and diversity.

    + Support for organizational change and positive culture efforts.

    + Excellent organizational and time management skills.

    + Ability to communicate with a wide range of constituents.

    + Bachelor’s Degree required, with junior college training preferred.

    + 2 to 5 years of related experience.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This role requires presence in the office every day, providing a collaborative environment to engage with team members and candidates effectively.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $29.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.