Talent Acquisition Spec II

Role Overview

Talent Acquisition Specialist II will manage full-cycle recruiting to attract, engage, and hire talent across entry-level to manager-level positions. The role builds proactive talent pipelines, sources active and passive candidates, and partners with business leaders and the Talent Acquisition Manager to support current and future workforce needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting across a range of roles (including high-volume and manager-level openings)
• Serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders on talent acquisition needs and hiring plans
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Manager to improve recruiting efficiency and support workforce planning
• Design and execute proactive sourcing strategies; nurture active and passive candidates
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current openings and projected hiring needs
• Use AI-enabled recruiting tools and technology to streamline workflows and improve candidate identification
• Screen, assess, and interview candidates to evaluate skills, competencies, and role fit
• Present qualified candidate slates to hiring managers and provide guidance through selection
• Extend offers and negotiate within approved authority
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from outreach through onboarding
• Utilize multiple sourcing channels (ATS, job boards, social, referrals, networking, events, partnerships, etc.)
• Represent Mercury’s brand and employee value proposition at events and in the marketplace
• Use recruiting data, market insights, and talent trends to improve outcomes and decision-making
• Align recruiting with employer branding, Diversity & Inclusion, internal mobility, and workforce planning initiatives
• Partner with hiring leaders and People Business Partners (and external partners) to drive hiring success

Requirements / Education

• Education section is referenced but not included in the provided text.