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The Rapid . The Rapid is seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team. In this role, you will manage the recruitment process for all open positions—from sourcing and screening candidates to conducting interviews and extending offers—while ensuring a smooth, efficient, and positive candidate experience that supports our diverse, talented workforce aligned with organizational goals.
Essential Functions
Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, extending offers, and overseeing background checks.
Develop and implement creative sourcing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates. Review resumes, conduct phone screenings, and assess candidate qualifications.
Schedule and facilitate interviews with candidates and hiring managers, ensuring smooth communication and timely follow‑up.
Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and ensure alignment between recruitment strategies and organizational goals.
Present and discuss job offers with candidates, ensuring a positive experience and adherence to company policies.
Oversee background checks and other pre‑employment screenings, ensuring timely completion and compliance with company guidelines.
Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR software to track candidate progress, maintain accurate records, and generate recruitment reports while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
Represent the company at career fairs and networking events to build a strong candidate pipeline.
Partner with staffing agencies to fulfill temporary staffing needs as necessary.
Manage candidate expectations regarding offer details, start dates, and onboarding to ensure smooth transitions.
Collect and submit all new hire paperwork, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
Support diversity recruitment initiatives and ensure fair, equitable hiring practices across all levels of the organization. Work with the EEO Officer to ensure hiring practices align with the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan.
Stay up‑to‑date with the latest recruitment trends and industry best practices to improve sourcing strategies.
Assist in developing and implementing recruitment policies and procedures in line with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications Required Skills and Abilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish effective working relationships both internally and externally.
Proven ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for a variety of roles.
Proactive and independent, with a strong ability to take initiative and drive results.
Ability to earn others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
Strong commitment to building a diverse workforce, with the ability to source and recruit from a wide range of candidate pools.
Solid understanding of employment laws, regulations, and best practices related to hiring and recruiting.
High level of reliability, accountability, and follow‑through in managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in recruiting or talent acquisition.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and working knowledge of applicant tracking software.
*The Rapid is an EEO Employer. Minorities, veterans, and women are encouraged to apply. The Rapid is committed to employing people with disabilities and making reasonable accommodations for them. Let our recruiter know if you need an adjustment at any point during the application/interview process.*
Salary: $52,562.35 – $60,972.33 per year.
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Talent Acquisition Specialist
role at
The Rapid . The Rapid is seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team. In this role, you will manage the recruitment process for all open positions—from sourcing and screening candidates to conducting interviews and extending offers—while ensuring a smooth, efficient, and positive candidate experience that supports our diverse, talented workforce aligned with organizational goals.
Essential Functions
Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, extending offers, and overseeing background checks.
Develop and implement creative sourcing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates. Review resumes, conduct phone screenings, and assess candidate qualifications.
Schedule and facilitate interviews with candidates and hiring managers, ensuring smooth communication and timely follow‑up.
Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and ensure alignment between recruitment strategies and organizational goals.
Present and discuss job offers with candidates, ensuring a positive experience and adherence to company policies.
Oversee background checks and other pre‑employment screenings, ensuring timely completion and compliance with company guidelines.
Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR software to track candidate progress, maintain accurate records, and generate recruitment reports while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
Represent the company at career fairs and networking events to build a strong candidate pipeline.
Partner with staffing agencies to fulfill temporary staffing needs as necessary.
Manage candidate expectations regarding offer details, start dates, and onboarding to ensure smooth transitions.
Collect and submit all new hire paperwork, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
Support diversity recruitment initiatives and ensure fair, equitable hiring practices across all levels of the organization. Work with the EEO Officer to ensure hiring practices align with the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan.
Stay up‑to‑date with the latest recruitment trends and industry best practices to improve sourcing strategies.
Assist in developing and implementing recruitment policies and procedures in line with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications Required Skills and Abilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish effective working relationships both internally and externally.
Proven ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for a variety of roles.
Proactive and independent, with a strong ability to take initiative and drive results.
Ability to earn others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
Strong commitment to building a diverse workforce, with the ability to source and recruit from a wide range of candidate pools.
Solid understanding of employment laws, regulations, and best practices related to hiring and recruiting.
High level of reliability, accountability, and follow‑through in managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in recruiting or talent acquisition.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and working knowledge of applicant tracking software.
*The Rapid is an EEO Employer. Minorities, veterans, and women are encouraged to apply. The Rapid is committed to employing people with disabilities and making reasonable accommodations for them. Let our recruiter know if you need an adjustment at any point during the application/interview process.*
Salary: $52,562.35 – $60,972.33 per year.
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