Remote Talent acquisition specialist (Temp)

What can you expect in a Talent Acquisition Specialist role with TaskUs:

Are you passionate about connecting great talent with great opportunities? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and love the challenge of finding the perfect fit-fast? If so, we want you on our team.

As a Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist, you won't just fill roles-you'll help shape the future of our organization by identifying, attracting, and engaging top talent across all functions. This is more than a sourcing role. You'll partner closely with the business, build strategic hiring campaigns, and play a key part in elevating our employer brand in the market. Speed, focus, and flexibility are critical. We need someone who can fill high-volume roles quickly and efficiently without sacrificing candidate quality or experience.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with business leaders and hiring managers to understand talent needs and translate them into effective, fast-moving sourcing strategies
• Lead talent attraction efforts through creative sourcing, employer branding, and marketing initiatives
• Drive candidate engagement through compelling outreach and a smooth, high-touch candidate experience
• Manage and maintain accurate candidate data in real time within internal staffing systems
• Own and drive our Employee Referral Program and vendor management, ensuring optimal performance and ROI
• Partner on external branding, events, and marketing campaigns to strengthen our talent pipeline
• Respond quickly to shifting hiring needs and volume spikes-urgency is key
• Align closely with leadership and departmental goals, taking direction constructively and adjusting priorities to meet evolving business needs
• Be a collaborative force within the TA team-sharing knowledge, supporting peers, and celebrating wins together

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, Psychology, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in recruitment sourcing, preferably in high-volume or fast-paced hiring environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple open roles at once-with speed and precision
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office tools
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent organizational and data management capabilities
• Resilience and thick skin"-able to take feedback, manage pressure, and stay solution-focused
• Highly adaptable and calm in the face of sudden changes or urgent hiring needs

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience with Workday or similar ATS platforms
• High-volume recruitment, especially for front-line or customer-facing roles
• Strong marketing mindset and social media savvy
• Event coordination and candidate engagement experience
• Excellent English written and verbal communication (C1 Level required)
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management abilities

You'll Thrive in This Role If You Are...

• Confident, and solution-oriented
• Comfortable managing tight deadlines and multiple urgent requests
• Thick-skinned, coachable, and open to direction
• Agile and flexible-can pivot quickly when priorities shift
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Emotionally intelligent with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Passionate about delivering a great candidate and hiring manager experience
• A team player with high integrity, trustworthiness, and a strong work ethic

Why Join Us?
You'll be part of a forward-thinking, inclusive team that values innovation, collaboration, and results. We're not just hiring-you'll be part of the strategy, the voice, and the experience that shapes how top talent experiences our brand.

Disclaimer
Our system requires candidates to apply only within their current state or country of residence. If you don't see the perfect fit in your area just yet, we kindly ask that you explore our other openings to find an offer that aligns specifically with your region. Thank you for helping us keep our process organized and accurate!