Talent Acquisition Specialist Jobs

Talent Acquisition Specialist jobs are open across healthcare, technology, financial services, retail, and professional services, at every level from coordinator to senior and director, with specializations in executive search, campus recruiting, and diversity hiring. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles376+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerIntegrated Power Services
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type75% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Prime Healthcare Services
Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Prime Healthcare Services
New 23h ago
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Prime Healthcare Services
Dallas, Texas
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Human Resources
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Prime Healthcare Services
Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Prime Healthcare Services
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Talent Acquisition Specialist
Prime Healthcare Services
Kansas City, Missouri
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Human Resources
Hybrid
High School
10,000+

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Children's Hospital Colorado
Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Children's Hospital Colorado
Added 1d ago
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Human Resources
$66k - $99k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Oregon State University
Human Resources Recruitment Specialist
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Oregon State University
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Human Resources Recruitment Specialist
Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Human Resources
$50k - $60k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Carle Health
Provider Recruitment Specialist
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Carle Health
Added 1d ago
Provider Recruitment Specialist
Carle Health
Urbana, Illinois
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Customer Service & Support
$20 - $33/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Talent Acquisition Specialist Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Integrated Power Services
    Integrated Power Services12
  • Trinity Health
    Trinity Health9
  • Bass Pro Shops
    Bass Pro Shops8
  • Fastly
    Fastly8
  • Geisinger
    Geisinger8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services75
  • Education59
  • Technology & Software45
  • Consulting & Professional Services24
  • Manufacturing24

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in talent acquisition specialist jobs.

  • 2-5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience across corporate or agency environments
  • Proficiency with applicant tracking systems such as ATS platforms like Greenhouse or Workday
  • Demonstrated ability to source passive candidates through professional networking sites and Boolean search
  • Experience managing multiple open requisitions simultaneously across different business units
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with hiring managers at all levels
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field

Tips for Your Talent Acquisition Specialist Job Search

Tailor your resume to ATS requirements

Talent acquisition roles are screened by the same applicant tracking systems you'll eventually manage. Mirror exact language from each job posting, especially terms like sourcing, full-cycle recruiting, and workforce planning, so your resume clears automated filters before a human ever reads it.

Quantify your pipeline and fill metrics

Hiring managers want to see what you've delivered. Replace vague claims with concrete output: requisitions managed simultaneously, average time-to-fill by department, or offer acceptance rates. Specific numbers from past roles signal that you understand recruiting as a measurable business function, not just a process.

Highlight niche sourcing channels you've used

Generic sourcing experience is easy to claim. Call out the specific channels you've built pipelines in, whether that's passive candidate outreach on professional networking sites, niche community forums, or employee referral programs, so interviewers can immediately map your skills to their hardest-to-fill roles.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists talent acquisition specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for competency-based interview questions

Expect behavioral questions tied to specific scenarios: a role you struggled to fill, a time you pushed back on a hiring manager's unrealistic requirements, or how you handled a candidate who withdrew after accepting an offer. Rehearse structured answers that show judgment, not just activity.

Negotiate offer terms beyond base compensation

When you receive an offer, the conversation doesn't end at title and pay. Ask about sourcing tool budgets, team size, requisition load, and whether the role owns full-cycle hiring or only parts of it. These factors directly affect your day-to-day scope and your ability to deliver results.

Talent Acquisition Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most talent acquisition specialists?

The companies hiring the most talent acquisition specialists right now include Integrated Power Services, Trinity Health, and Bass Pro Shops, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand tends to be highest at large enterprises undergoing rapid headcount growth and at staffing firms that recruit on behalf of multiple clients.

How many talent acquisition specialist jobs are remote?

About 25% of talent acquisition specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more flexible HR functions for distributed work. Sourcing, candidate screening, and coordination roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions tied to on-site onboarding or executive search often require in-person presence.

How do you become a talent acquisition specialist?

Most talent acquisition specialists start with a degree in human resources, business, or psychology, then gain early experience in a recruiting coordinator or HR assistant role. From there, you build full-cycle recruiting skills by owning requisitions end-to-end, learn to source through professional networking sites and Boolean search, and develop stakeholder management skills by working closely with hiring managers across departments.

Can you get a talent acquisition specialist job with little experience?

Yes, entry-level talent acquisition specialist roles exist, particularly at staffing agencies and high-growth companies with large hiring volumes. Internships in HR or campus recruiting, experience coordinating interviews, or a background in sales with cold-outreach skills can all serve as credible starting points. Highlighting any exposure to applicant tracking systems and structured interview processes strengthens an application at the junior level.

What does the talent acquisition specialist interview process look like?

The process typically includes an initial recruiter screen focused on your recruiting background and communication style, followed by a hiring manager interview with competency-based questions about past requisitions and sourcing strategies. Many employers include a practical component, such as a sourcing exercise or a mock intake call with a hiring manager, before a final round with HR leadership or the talent team.

Where can I find and apply to talent acquisition specialist jobs?

You can find and apply to talent acquisition specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

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