Talent Acquisition Specialist Level II

Summary

Join WorkWave, a growing SaaS company, as a Level II Talent Acquisition Specialist. This strategic role involves full-cycle recruitment, collaborating with hiring managers, and developing tailored recruiting strategies. You will own the recruitment lifecycle, from job intake to offer acceptance, for various technical and business roles. Proactive sourcing, leveraging tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean search, is crucial. You will manage interviews, extend offers, and guide candidates through onboarding. Data maintenance in the ATS and reporting on key metrics are also required. This role requires collaboration with global offices and contribution to employer branding efforts. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments and is ready to make an impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field required, or equivalent related experience considered
• 3–5 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, ideally within a SaaS or tech environment
• Familiarity with ATS systems – Lever experience strongly preferred, experience with Dayforce HRIS also a plus
• Strong understanding of technical and non-technical roles, and the ability to tailor strategies accordingly
• Proven ability to build consultative relationships with hiring managers and provide coaching throughout the hiring process
• Demonstrated proactive sourcing capabilities, especially in competitive talent markets
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills; you know how to juggle priorities and deadlines without sacrificing quality
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and interpersonal – and a knack for building candidate rapport
• Up-to-date knowledge of hiring laws and HR best practices
• High level of integrity with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Comfortable using social media, LinkedIn, job boards, and CRM/ATS tools to reach and engage talent
• $60,000 - $70,000 a year

Responsibilities

• Own the full recruitment lifecycle from job intake to offer acceptance for a variety of technical and business roles
• Partner directly with hiring managers to build customized recruitment strategies that fit each team and role
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies, leveraging tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, networking events, college outreach, and internal databases to identify top-tier passive candidates
• Deliver a white-glove candidate experience, effectively communicating our culture, core values, and mission to every applicant
• Manage interviews from scheduling to follow-up, ensuring seamless coordination, creating Google Meet rooms, and facilitating internal debriefs
• Extend offers, lead offer negotiations, and guide candidates through onboarding next steps
• Maintain data in our ATS (Lever experience preferred) and report on key recruiting metrics to optimize performance and identify trends
• Collaborate effectively with our global offices and international candidates, accommodating different time zones as needed
• Contribute to employer branding efforts in partnership with Marketing and HR, helping us stand out in a competitive talent market
• Create and maintain recruitment documentation such as interview guides, playbooks,interview scorecards,  job descriptions and offer letter templates
• Support general HR initiatives as needed and bring a collaborative mindset to cross-functional projects

Benefits

• Health and dental and 401k with company match
• Flexible Time Off policy or generous PTO plan (role dependent) and paid holidays
• Up to 4 weeks paid bonding leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Robust Employee Assistance Program through TotalCare offering free counseling 24/7/365, plus financial counseling, legal guidance, adoption assistance services and much more!
• 24/7 access to virtual medical care with Teladoc
• Quarterly awards based on peer nominations
• Regional discounts and perks
• Opportunities to participate in charitable events and give back to the community
• Remote work flexibility