Talent Acquisition Specialist Jobs in Missouri

Talent Acquisition Specialist jobs in Missouri are concentrated in corporate headquarters, healthcare systems, and financial services, with the strongest demand in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Columbia. Employers like Centene Corporation, Edward Jones, and Cerner (now Oracle Health) maintain large talent acquisition teams in the state and hire at coordinator, specialist, and manager levels. The most sought-after specialties are high-volume recruiting, healthcare talent acquisition, and diversity and inclusion sourcing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles27
Top employerUrban Summit
Top citySt. Louis, MO
Cities hiring10
Work type55% Hybrid
Top industryRetail

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AAA Auto Club Enterprises
Talent Acquisition Specialist
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AAA Auto Club Enterprises
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Talent Acquisition Specialist
AAA Auto Club Enterprises
St. Louis, Missouri
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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University of Central Missouri
Recruitment and Marketing Specialist
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University of Central Missouri
New 12h ago
Recruitment and Marketing Specialist
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Product Marketing
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in communications
1,001-5,000

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1840&Company
Talent Acquisition Manager
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1840&Company
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Talent Acquisition Manager
1840&Company
Kansas City, Missouri
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree

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U
Director of National Talent Acquisition
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Director of National Talent Acquisition
Urban Summit
Kansas City, Missouri
Customer Service
Customer Support
$85k - $95k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree

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Regional Talent Acquisition Manager
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Regional Talent Acquisition Manager
Urban Summit
Kansas City, Missouri
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$80k - $90k/yr
On-Site

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Talent Acquisition Specialist Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

St. Louis
11 jobs
Kansas City
7 jobs
Ballwin
2 jobs
Clayton
1 job
Columbia
1 job
Bridgeton
1 job
Gladstone
1 job
Riverside
1 job
Springfield
1 job

Talent Acquisition Specialist Job Market in Missouri

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

Who's Hiring

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Urban Summit2 open roles
State of Missouri
State of Missouri2 open roles
Carevet
Carevet1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Technology & Software
  • Government & Public Sector

What Missouri Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required
  • Two or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate or agency setting
  • Proficiency with an applicant tracking system such as Workday, Taleo, or iCIMS
  • Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume requisition loads across multiple business units
  • Experience partnering with hiring managers on job definition, screening, and offer negotiation
  • PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar HR certification preferred by many Missouri employers

Talent Acquisition Specialist Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a talent acquisition specialist in Missouri?

Missouri does not require a state-issued license to work as a talent acquisition specialist. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field, combined with hands-on recruiting experience. Earning a SHRM-CP through the Society for Human Resource Management or a PHR through HRCI strengthens your candidacy considerably. Missouri's large healthcare networks and corporate headquarters in St. Louis and Kansas City are the most common entry points for early-career candidates.

Which companies hire talent acquisition specialists in Missouri?

Employers hiring talent acquisition specialists in Missouri right now include Urban Summit, State of Missouri, and Carevet, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Missouri's concentration of healthcare systems, financial services firms, and logistics companies generates consistent demand for recruiting professionals across the state.

Which Missouri cities have the most talent acquisition specialist jobs?

St. Louis, Kansas City, and Ballwin account for the largest share of talent acquisition specialist openings in Missouri. St. Louis drives volume through its dense cluster of Fortune 500 headquarters and major health systems, Kansas City contributes through financial services and logistics employers, and Columbia's state government and university presence supports a steady stream of HR and recruiting roles.

Are there remote talent acquisition specialist jobs in Missouri?

Yes, and more than most fields. Talent acquisition work is largely phone-based, system-driven, and collaborative through video, making it well suited to remote arrangements. About 73% of talent acquisition specialist openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly employers have accepted distributed recruiting teams. Sourcing, screening, and coordination roles tend to be the most consistently remote.

How can I get hired as a talent acquisition specialist in Missouri with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is starting as a recruiting coordinator or HR assistant at a large Missouri employer and moving into a specialist role within one to two years. Healthcare systems like BJC HealthCare and SSM Health in St. Louis, and Cerner or HCA Midwest in Kansas City, run structured HR rotational and associate programs that accept candidates without direct recruiting experience. Lateral moves from HR generalist, staffing agency recruiter, or administrative HR roles are common. Earning a SHRM-CP or completing a SHRM student membership chapter program at a Missouri university adds measurable credibility.

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

You can find and apply to talent acquisition specialist jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings, identify the roles that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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