Talent Specialist Jobs in Iowa
Talent Specialist jobs in Iowa are open across Des Moines, West Des Moines, and Ankeny and other Iowa metros, with employers like Trinity Health, Amazon, and Infinite Computing Systems hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Title: Sr Staffing Specialist
Contract: 12 Months
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Summary
- The Contract Internship & Co-Op Recruiter is a Talent Acquisition professional with knowledge and technical expertise in candidate management and hiring manager engagement.
- Responsibilities will include the sourcing and recruitment of top talent for internship and co-op roles across Collins Aerospace in the United States. This role demands a target driven individual who excels under pressure, can operate in a high-volume requisition environment and can build strategic partnerships with hiring managers across our enterprise.
- The role will be expected to balance interaction with hiring managers, candidates that apply to open requisitions and those candidates who are sourced directly from on-campus and diversity recruiting activities.
- You will have a strong engagement with the Early Careers team, specifically our regional Collins Aerospace University Liaisons and our Internship/Co-op Recruiters.
- Expertise in talent acquisition policies, practices and procedures with a specific knowledge in the early talent space is strongly preferred.
Job Responsibilities:
- Acts as an internal consultant and adviser to hiring managers with basic recommendations in developing a plan of action to source, screen and hire internship and co-op talent.
- Will manage a high-volume of early talent internship and co-op requisitions across the business through peak fall/spring recruiting seasons.
- Will routinely receive instructions on work but also possesses the ability to think creatively when working with internal customers on decisions around filling requisitions.
- Manage, accurately track and report out on all recruiting metrics related to assigned requisitions and candidate management.
- Sourcing and recruiting of candidate backgrounds will include engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, accounting, human resources, digital technology, marketing, communication and others as assigned.
- Communicates and drives influence around best practices in early talent recruiting timelines, candidate management and representing Collins Aerospace externally.
- May own full candidate life-cycle on approved internship/co-op requisitions or have ownership of pieces of the life-cycle partnering with other Intern/Co-op recruiters depending upon volume and seasonality in recruiting.
- Works within the Early Careers team to define and implement specific recruiting programs that will align with forecasted student staffing needs.
- Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.
Job Requirement:
- Experience with HR Systems and ATS Systems is required.
- Excellent collaboration and presentation skills (both oral and written) are required.
- Must have ability to develop and execute candidate sourcing strategies and programs.
Preferred:
- Experience in University Recruiting/Relations desired.
- Experience in recruiting or related field; large industrial manufacturing/distribution/aerospace and/or multi-site organization preferred.
- Direct experience with high volume requisition loads while delivering superior hiring manager and candidate experiences preferred.
Education:
- Requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
- Degree in Business or Human Resources or related field is preferred.
Additional Information
- ATS
- Bachelor's degree mandatory
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Talent Specialist Job Market in Iowa
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Who's Hiring
- Trinity Health9

- Amazon1

- Infinite Computing Systems1

- MercyOne1

- Wright Service1

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services10
- Insurance3
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in talent specialist jobs across Iowa.
- 1-3 years of full-cycle recruiting or talent acquisition experience
- Proficiency with an applicant tracking system for sourcing, tracking, and reporting
- Experience conducting structured interviews and managing candidate pipelines
- Strong communication skills for coordinating with hiring managers and candidates
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field
- Familiarity with employment law basics, including EEOC guidelines and offer compliance
Talent Specialist Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How many talent specialist jobs are there in Iowa?
There are 13+ talent specialist openings in Iowa on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Des Moines, West Des Moines, and Ankeny. New positions post regularly as employers across Iowa hire.
Which Iowa cities have the most talent specialist jobs?
Des Moines, West Des Moines, and Ankeny have the most talent specialist openings in Iowa right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire talent specialists in Iowa?
Employers hiring talent specialists in Iowa include Trinity Health, Amazon, and Infinite Computing Systems, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote talent specialist jobs in Iowa?
Yes. About 8% of talent specialist openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Iowa metros.
How do I apply for talent specialist jobs in Iowa?
You can apply to talent specialist jobs in Iowa directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Iowa location, then apply to each one that fits.
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