Talent Acquisition Specialist

TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

About EGA Associates, LLC

EGA is a veteran-owned staff augmentation firm dedicated to providing professional Healthcare Staffing services and human capital management solutions to government and commercial clients nationwide.

Our Mission is to excel through a provider-centric approach to staffing, establishing ourselves as the trusted human resource partner for our clients and staff alike. We are committed to earning our partners' respect through open communication, exceptional service, and transparency in all our operations. Our team will continue to approach challenges with an open mind, offering reliable solutions that cater to the needs of our clients, our providers, and ourselves.

Benefits & Compensation

EGA offers a competitive pay rate and a robust benefits package.  Our benefits package includes vacation, sick leave, holidays, 3 medical plan options, dental, vision, free basic term life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Job Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a critical role in identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent to meet the organization's workforce demands. This position is responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing candidates through multiple channels to coordinating interviews and facilitating offers. The specialist collaborates closely with account managers to understand role requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies tailored to each position. By leveraging data-driven insights and market trends, the Talent Acquisition Specialist continuously improves recruitment processes to enhance efficiency and candidate quality. Ultimately, this role contributes significantly to building a diverse, skilled, and engaged workforce that drives the company’s success. 

Essential Functions

This section provides a high-level summary of the main functions of the position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties required to perform this role.

• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates through various channels including job boards, social media, networking events, and employee referrals
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including screening resumes, conducting interviews, evaluating qualifications, assessing cultural fit, coordinating with hiring managers, and facilitating candidate selection and offers
• Maintain and update applicant tracking systems to ensure accurate and timely documentation of candidate progress and recruitment metric
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand hiring needs and provide regular updates on recruitment statuses 
• Promote the employer brand by representing the company at career fairs, industry events, and through digital platforms to attract high-quality talent 
• Meet or exceed key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure professional and organizational success; includes but not limited to: phone times, prescreens, submittals, offer acceptances, hires, and others as set by management
• Contribute to the continuous improvements of the recruitment process
• Carefully handle confidential information, maintaining privacy at the highest standard
• Support the department lead with various tasks, projects, and initiatives as assigned
• Support other functional areas as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned 

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, preferably within a recruitment agency and/or government contracting environment; health care staffing a plus
• Experience working in a sales environment is a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred
• Ability to manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using job board platforms, conducting talent sourcing, and developing recruitment strategies preferred
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment software preferred
• Working knowledge of employment laws and recruitment best practices in the U.S.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with candidates
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, or similar is a must
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business contracts, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Core Competencies

• Self-motivated to successfully achieve recruitment goals and metrics within the required timeline
• Demonstrate responsiveness and urgency in completing all recruitment activities
• Friendly, outgoing, and customer-service oriented personality to foster candidate relationships
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to be an autonomous thinker who is not afraid to ask questions or make decisions with limited input, while using best judgement

Supervisory Responsibility

• n/a

Location / Travel

10 to 15% travel annually to attend career fairs, networking events, and company meetings 

Accountability

• This is a remote position and will be performed out of the employee’s home-based office Individual must have discipline to work in this work environment and need to be reliable and readily available throughout the workday
• All work will be performed according to company policies and standards, as well as in the spirit of the company's mission
• Adhere to the company’s code of conduct

Expected Hours of Work

Your work schedule may vary depending on your position with the Company.  Our corporate business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm Eastern. Your start time should be discussed and approved by your immediate supervisor if you wish to deviate from the normal operating hours.  Employees may be required to work additional hours in order to successfully complete work obligations. Non-exempt employees are required to obtain prior approval from their immediate supervisor before working overtime.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is generally performed in a remote home-based office environment utilizing a computer, telephone, and other office equipment as needed to perform duties.  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands of this position include talking, hearing, visual acuity, manual dexterity (such as but not limited to dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other business machines), long periods of sitting and general sedentary work.  

EEO Statement

EGA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion (including Executive Order 13899 protection against anti-Semitism), age (40 and over), sex (including gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), parental status (including limitations related to pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history, genetic testing and services, and genetic characteristics), disability (physical or mental), veteran status or military service history or status, or any other non-merit-based characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.  

ADA Compliance

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of EGA Associates, LLC to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

Additional Details

Pay Rate: $50,000 to $55,000

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility: Eligible

Work Location: Remote