Talent Acquisition Associate Jobs

Talent Acquisition Associate jobs are open across healthcare, technology, financial services, retail, and professional services, from entry-level coordinator roles to senior associate and recruiter levels, with specializations in campus recruiting, sourcing, and employer branding. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles1,854+
Top stateTexas
Top employerNorthrop Grumman
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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ILUS - Talent Acquisition Partner
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Daifuku Intralogistics America
Hobart, Indiana
Business Operations
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Talent Acquisition Partner- Manufacturing
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Talent Acquisition Partner- Manufacturing
Daifuku
Hobart, Indiana
Business Operations
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Bachelor's degree

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Craft Talent Acquisition Specialist | Bilingual
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Craft Talent Acquisition Specialist | Bilingual
ISC Constructors, LLC
Plain City, Ohio
Administrative & Office Support
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
1,001-5,000

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Craft Talent Acquisition Specialist | Bilingual
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Craft Talent Acquisition Specialist | Bilingual
ISC Constructors, LLC
Jackson, Georgia
Administrative & Office Support
Business Operations
Data Analytics
1,001-5,000

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Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Talent Acquisition Specialist
The Arc Columbia-Saratoga
Ballston Spa, New York
Customer Service
Bachelor's degree in business
501-1,000

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Talent Acquisition Associate Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Northrop Grumman19
  • Comcast13
  • Cox Automotive13
  • Capital One11
  • Boston Consulting11

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software17
  • Healthcare & Medical Services11
  • Manufacturing6
  • Telecommunications6
  • Music2

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 Northrop Grumman, Comcast, and Cox Automotive, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 70% of talent acquisition associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 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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