Hiring: Talent Acquisition Specialist Company: Thompson Child & Family Focus - A Child's Place Program Location: Matthews, NC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 22:23:56 Employment Type: Full-time About the job Required Skills: •Build Talent Pipelines That Help Transform Lives •Are you an experienced talent acquisition professional who knows how to find exceptional candidates, build meaningful relationships, and turn workforce needs into effective recruiting strategies? •Do you enjoy moving beyond traditional job postings to proactively source talent through professional networks, community partnerships, colleges, universities, workforce development programs, and direct outreach? •If you are proactive, relationship-driven, and ready to take ownership of recruiting outcomes, we would love to hear from you. •Own and manage recruitment intake strategies that align hiring priorities with Thompson’s workforce needs. •Create compelling, high-quality job postings that accurately communicate position requirements and the Thompson employer brand. •Proactively source qualified candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, social media, Handshake, community outreach, direct sourcing, and relationship-building. •Screen and qualify candidates based on position requirements, organizational culture, and hiring manager expectations. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree. •At least four years of full-cycle talent acquisition experience. •Demonstrated success using proactive sourcing strategies across LinkedIn, Indeed, social media, Handshake, community outreach, direct sourcing, and relationship-building. •Strong candidate screening and assessment skills. •Excellent written and verbal communication skills. •Strong relationship-building and stakeholder-management capabilities. •Demonstrated capacity to develop and implement sourcing strategies for a variety of positions, including leadership and hard-to-fill roles. •Demonstrated capacity to work proactively and independently, manage competing priorities, take initiative, and meet deadlines. •Operational familiarity with employment laws, recruiting regulations, and talent acquisition best practices. •Advanced experience with applicant tracking systems, sourcing platforms, Microsoft Office, and other recruiting technologies. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Three weeks of paid time off during your first year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!