Talent Aquisition Specialist
Location: Amherst/Buffalo, NY Area
Compensation: $18–$20/hour (W2)
Schedule: Flexible hours available; typically Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM We are seeking a highly motivated, relationship-driven Recruiter to help scale hiring efforts for sales and customer service positions throughout the Buffalo/Amherst area. This is NOT a “post jobs and wait” recruiting role. We are looking for a true go-getter, someone who thrives on networking, building partnerships, creating pipelines, and finding talent through every possible local channel. What You’ll Do
- Source large volumes of candidates for sales and customer service positions
- Build strong relationships with:
- Local workforce development agencies
- Community employment programs
- Career centers
- Job boards
- Staffing networks
- Colleges and training programs
- Attend local hiring events and networking opportunities when needed
- Develop creative grassroots recruiting strategies
- Screen candidates and coordinate interviews
- Maintain active candidate pipelines and follow-up communication
- Help improve hiring speed and applicant flow
- Recruiting, staffing, or talent acquisition experience preferred
- Experience with high-volume hiring is a major plus
- Strong communication and networking skills
- Someone who is proactive, resourceful, and persistent
- Comfortable making outreach calls and building local partnerships
- Organized and able to manage multiple hiring priorities
- Familiarity with Buffalo-area workforce resources is highly desirable
You’re the type of person who:
- Doesn’t wait for applicants to come in
- Knows how to generate leads and candidate flow
- Can build relationships quickly
- Enjoys connecting with people and community organizations
- Takes ownership and gets results
- W2 employment
- Flexible scheduling options
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on company growth
- Fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Potential for growth as hiring operations expand
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