Part-time
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Posted on 09 March 26 by Virtual Work World
- $6 - $ per Hour
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Job Description
Role: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Contract: Part-time (80-100 hours per month)
Work Hours:
- This role combines flexible sourcing with scheduled interviews:
- 70% of the role is sourcing and screening and can be done flexibly (anytime from 6 AM – 10 PM EST)
- 30% of the role is candidate interviews and must be done during business hours (8 AM – 6 PM EST)
- Candidates can schedule work flexibly within these windows to suit workflow and schedule
Availability to Start: ASAP
Benefits:
- Work with a fast-growing global recruitment company hiring talent across 30 countries for companies in the USA, UK, and Canada!
- Opportunity to transition to Full-Time hours (160 hours/month) after a 90-day probationary period, with additional compensation benefits!
Company Profile
This U.S.-based global workforce consultancy helps companies build and manage high-performing international teams. They partner with organizations across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom to source, hire, and support skilled professionals in more than 25 countries across functions including technology, finance, operations, customer support, marketing, and administrative services.
Their team manages the full talent lifecycle, including recruitment, candidate vetting, interviewing, onboarding, and ongoing workforce support. Through their Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and HR Management Services, they help companies scale efficiently while maintaining strict hiring compliance with international contractor regulations and local labor frameworks.
By combining global talent access with structured hiring processes and dedicated account management, this global staffing firm enables businesses to expand their teams, reduce hiring friction, and build reliable distributed workforces worldwide.
What You'll Do
We are looking for a detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist who enjoys meeting candidates from around the world and conducting thoughtful candidate evaluations. In this role, you will play a key part in identifying, screening, and interviewing high-quality candidates across a wide range of industries and roles. Success in this position requires strong attention to detail, excellent candidate judgment, and the ability to manage multiple hiring projects simultaneously. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Talent Acquisition:
- Source and identify top-tier candidates across technology, operations, finance, customer support, marketing, and other business functions.
- Conduct detailed candidate reviews across job boards, internal databases, and the applicant tracking system (ATS) using targeted searches.
- Build structured longlists and shortlists of qualified candidates for assigned roles.
- Partner with Account Managers to understand role requirements, hiring priorities, and candidate profiles.
- Maintain ownership of recruitment pipelines for your assigned client accounts and ensure roles remain active and progressing.
- Review shortlist feedback and ensure timely candidate follow-up (including interviews, assessments, and next-stage evaluations).
- Candidate Screening:
- Develop role-specific pre-qualifying questions to assess candidate suitability.
- Conduct structured video and phone interviews to evaluate candidate skills, experience, communication ability, and overall fit.
- Ensure candidates clearly understand the role expectations, responsibilities, and any nuances of the position.
- Identify strengths, risks, and potential concerns when evaluating candidates.
- Relationship Management & Team Collaboration:
- Build strong relationships with candidates and provide a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
- Collaborate closely with Account Managers and internal stakeholders on hiring progress and candidate feedback.
- Stay organized and responsive to candidates and stakeholders across all assigned recruitment projects and hiring pipelines.
- Meetings and Reports:
- Attend daily stand-up meetings at 12 PM EST (Monday–Friday) and provide updates on active hiring projects.
- Submit an end-of-day (EOD) report summarizing sourcing activity, candidate outreach, applicant metrics, and recruitment progress.
What You Should Have
- Minimum two (2) years of global recruitment experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.
- Experience sourcing and screening candidates across job boards such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and OnlineJobs, as well as applicant tracking systems (ATS).
- Strong experience building candidate longlists and shortlists for open roles.
- Experience conducting structured candidate interviews and evaluating both technical qualifications and overall fit.
- Strong understanding of different role types and hiring market trends across multiple industries.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable conducting video and phone interviews.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple hiring projects simultaneously.
- Experience with Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.).
- Experience with collaboration tools such as Slack and Zoom.
- Familiarity with project management tools (Asana, Monday.com, etc.).
Who You Are
- You are meticulous when reviewing candidates and thorough in evaluating qualifications.
- You enjoy meeting candidates and building connections with people from around the world.You take pride in conducting thoughtful, structured interviews and assessing candidate fit.
- You stay organized and keep recruitment pipelines moving across multiple roles and client accounts.
- You are open to transitioning into a full-time role after the 90-day probationary period.