Talent Acquisition Specialist

Summary

Join Rankings.io as a strategic talent acquisition partner, selling the company vision and attracting top-tier professionals in digital marketing, content, and client services. You will be the face of the employer brand, building a bench of high-impact candidates for current and future openings. This role blends headhunting, talent marketing, and culture advocacy, focusing on recruitment strategy, pipeline development, and outbound candidate engagement. You will own the full-cycle talent acquisition process for key departments, actively source passive candidates, and collaborate with hiring managers. Data-driven refinement of recruiting strategies and support of company culture initiatives are also key responsibilities. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of recruiting experience with proven success in headhunting passive talent.

Requirements

• 5+ years in recruiting or talent acquisition, with proven success headhunting passive talent
• Experience building candidate pipelines in Sales, Marketing, Client Services, or Content
• A storyteller’s mindset—you can communicate company culture, career growth, and mission in ways that inspire
• A hunter’s drive—you thrive in proactive, outbound recruiting and love building relationships
• Comfortable using an ATS and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Workable, etc.)
• Deep understanding of talent acquisition best practices, market trends, and employer branding

Responsibilities

• Own the full-cycle talent acquisition process for key departments including Sales, SEO, Paid Ads, Client Services, and Content
• Actively source passive candidates using LinkedIn, social platforms, networking, referrals, and creative channels
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline (and bench) of top performers in our niche—people we want even before we need them
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, role nuances, and team dynamics
• Champion our employer brand—craft compelling outreach messages, sell the value of Rankings.io, and tailor your pitch to each candidate’s motivation
• Track candidate touchpoints in our ATS, ensuring a white-glove experience from first contact to hire
• Use data and insights to refine recruiting strategies, measure pipeline health, and improve conversion rates
• Support company culture initiatives including employee surveys, recognition, and onboarding

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid healthcare
• Work remotely from anywhere
• Unlimited PTO
• SIMPLE IRA with 3% company match
• $700 quarterly training stipend