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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for effectively and efficiently performing all related activities of recruitment, including but not limited to, conducting intake sessions, sourcing, interviewing, and reviewing compensation for assigned service lines throughout Emory Healthcare.
- Ensures adherence to all federal, state and local regulations and EHC policies in the employment process. Performs related responsibilities as required.
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- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or related field.
- Other education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Two (2) plus years in Talent Acquisition; or five (5) plus years in Human Resources, Customer Service, Sales or related field.
- Demonstrated experience in recruitment or related with strong customer service.
- Experience with applicant tracking, CRM, HRIS, and/or customer tracking databases to manage data a plus.
- Strong organizational skills, high skill level in customer service, effective presentation skills.
- Detail oriented, meet service level agreements and provides a high level of support to the business and candidates.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including fact finding, influencing, listening and problem solving.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, hiring leaders, vendors and senior leaders across the organization.
- Maintains a positive and professional demeanor in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to influence hiring leaders to move quickly in selection and offer stages to optimize the opportunity to hire top candidates. Intermediate skills, Microsoft Office proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook.
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- 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally)
- 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently)
- 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly)
- Lifting 50 lbs max
- Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs
- Occasional to frequent standing & walking
- Occasional sitting
- Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing) Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
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- Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.
- Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work,
- Travel may be required.
- Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Additional Details:Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for effectively and efficiently performing all related activities of recruitment, including but not limited to, conducting intake sessions, sourcing, interviewing, and reviewing compensation for assigned service lines throughout Emory Healthcare.
- Ensures adherence to all federal, state and local regulations and EHC policies in the employment process. Performs related responsibilities as required.
-
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or related field.
- Other education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Two (2) plus years in Talent Acquisition; or five (5) plus years in Human Resources, Customer Service, Sales or related field.
- Demonstrated experience in recruitment or related with strong customer service.
- Experience with applicant tracking, CRM, HRIS, and/or customer tracking databases to manage data a plus.
- Strong organizational skills, high skill level in customer service, effective presentation skills.
- Detail oriented, meet service level agreements and provides a high level of support to the business and candidates.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including fact finding, influencing, listening and problem solving.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, hiring leaders, vendors and senior leaders across the organization.
- Maintains a positive and professional demeanor in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to influence hiring leaders to move quickly in selection and offer stages to optimize the opportunity to hire top candidates. Intermediate skills, Microsoft Office proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook.
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- 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally)
- 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently)
- 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly)
- Lifting 50 lbs max
- Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs
- Occasional to frequent standing & walking
- Occasional sitting
- Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing) Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
-
- Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.
- Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work,
- Travel may be required.
- Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Additional Details:Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in talent acquisition associate jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, psychology, or a related field
- Experience using applicant tracking systems to manage candidate pipelines and requisitions
- Proficiency sourcing candidates through professional networking sites and Boolean search
- Strong communication skills for coordinating interviews and managing candidate relationships
- Familiarity with employment law basics including EEO compliance and I-9 documentation
- Experience supporting full-cycle recruiting from job posting through offer coordination
Tips for Your Talent Acquisition Associate Job Search
Tailor your resume to ATS screening
Talent acquisition teams know exactly how ATS filters work, so your resume has to pass the same screens you'll help run. Mirror the job posting's exact language for sourcing tools, pipeline management, and requisition volume to clear automated reviews.
Quantify your recruiting pipeline contributions
Hiring managers want to see scope, not just duties. Replace vague bullets with specifics: how many roles you supported, how many candidates you screened per week, or how quickly requisitions moved from intake to offer under your coordination.
Target openings by recruiting specialization
Job titles vary widely. Search for 'talent acquisition associate,' 'recruiting coordinator,' 'sourcing associate,' and 'campus recruiter' to surface the full range of openings that match your background, since companies use different titles for nearly identical roles.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists talent acquisition associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a behavioral and process interview
Expect questions on how you've handled a high-volume req load, managed a difficult hiring manager, or kept candidates engaged through a long process. Practice your answers with specific situations, not hypotheticals, and be ready to walk through your exact sourcing workflow.
Negotiate using total compensation, not base only
Many talent acquisition roles include recruiting bonuses or performance incentives tied to offer acceptance rates or time-to-fill metrics. Ask about those structures before you accept, because they can meaningfully change what the role pays over a full year.
Talent Acquisition Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most talent acquisition associates?
The most active employers for talent acquisition associates right now are TikTok, Alvarez & Marsal, and Amazon, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Healthcare systems, large retailers, and staffing firms tend to post the highest volume of these roles year-round.
How many talent acquisition associate jobs are remote?
About 68% of talent acquisition associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the recruiting workflow moved online during and after the pandemic. Sourcing, candidate screening, and interview coordination roles are the most likely to stay remote, while on-site work is more common for campus recruiting and high-touch executive hiring support.
How do you become a talent acquisition associate?
Start with a degree in human resources, business, or a related field, then gain hands-on experience through an HR internship, recruiting coordinator role, or administrative support position where you touch the hiring process. Get comfortable with at least one applicant tracking system, learn Boolean search for sourcing, and study employment law basics. From there, apply to entry-level talent acquisition associate or recruiting coordinator openings to build your full-cycle experience.
Can you get a talent acquisition associate job with little experience?
Yes, many entry-level talent acquisition associate roles are designed for candidates with limited direct recruiting experience. Employers frequently hire from HR internships, customer-facing service roles, or administrative backgrounds because those build the communication and organizational skills recruiting requires. Showing familiarity with an ATS, demonstrating you understand the hiring process end to end, and framing any experience coordinating schedules or managing relationships will strengthen a lean resume considerably.
What does the talent acquisition associate interview process look like?
Most talent acquisition associate interviews include an initial recruiter screen focused on your background and interest in the role, followed by a hiring manager conversation covering your sourcing methods, how you manage candidate experience, and how you handle competing priorities. Many employers add a practical component, such as writing a job posting, walking through a sourcing strategy for a sample req, or demonstrating how you'd move a candidate through the pipeline, before a final panel or offer stage.
Where can I find and apply to talent acquisition associate jobs?
You can find and apply to talent acquisition associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your background and experience, then apply directly to each listing. New positions are added regularly, so checking back often gives you the best shot at catching openings as soon as they go live.
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