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MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.
MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.
Job Summary
- Perform outreach activities in order to build future candidate pipelines for seasonal hiring needs.
- Formulate a recruiting strategy with the Talent Acquisition Specialist for specific needs.
- Advertise job vacancies.
- Review applications to select top candidates for pre-screening.
- Pre-screen candidates and present the top to the hiring manager for review.
- Facilitate the selection and onboarding process to include the interview, offer, and onboarding stage.
- Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
- Strong sourcing background needed.
- Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to operate office equipment.
- 1-2 years of Recruiting Coordinator experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent.
- 1 or more years of recruiting and/or general human resources experience.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is primarily sedentary, with some filing or lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).
Equal Employment Opportunity:
MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.
MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.
Job Summary
- Perform outreach activities in order to build future candidate pipelines for seasonal hiring needs.
- Formulate a recruiting strategy with the Talent Acquisition Specialist for specific needs.
- Advertise job vacancies.
- Review applications to select top candidates for pre-screening.
- Pre-screen candidates and present the top to the hiring manager for review.
- Facilitate the selection and onboarding process to include the interview, offer, and onboarding stage.
- Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
- Strong sourcing background needed.
- Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to operate office equipment.
- 1-2 years of Recruiting Coordinator experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent.
- 1 or more years of recruiting and/or general human resources experience.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is primarily sedentary, with some filing or lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).
Equal Employment Opportunity:
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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 TikTok, Amazon, and Jordan And Associates Consulting, with the largest share of openings in Texas, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 66% of talent acquisition specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 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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