Talent Acquisition Specialist – Contract

Varsity Brands

Talent Acquisition Specialist managing candidate sourcing within Talent Acquisition for Varsity Brands. Building pipelines and collaborating across various business verticals in a temporary contract role.

Posted 7/30/2026contractRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing and recruiting, with a strong focus on building and maintaining candidate pipelines, utilizing ATS/CRM tools, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. Proficient in market mapping and candidate qualification to support full-cycle recruiting efforts.

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Sourcing SkillsWorkday HCMBoolean SearchCandidate OutreachRecruiting Compliance

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Hard Skills

SourcingCandidate QualificationMarket MappingResume ReviewPipeline ManagementRecruitingATS DocumentationData AnalysisCompliance KnowledgeProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking SystemCRMLinkedIn RecruiterMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Talent AcquisitionDiversity ObjectivesEmployment LawOFCCPEEO

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own top-of-funnel sourcing for an assigned specialty area, building and maintaining a consistent pipeline of qualified, engaged candidates.
Partner closely with the Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist and/or Talent Advisor who owns full-cycle recruiting for that specialty to understand hiring priorities, role nuances, and target profiles.
Conduct market mapping and passive candidate research specific to the specialty area's talent pools, competitors, and skill sets.
Provide an initial layer of candidate qualification (resume review, basic screening) before handing off to the owning Specialist/Advisor for full-cycle progression.
Serve as a shared sourcing resource across all business roles, flexing support to other specialty areas during volume surges, backfills, or time-sensitive searches.
Create and post requisitions/advertisements and maintain accurate, timely records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Build and nurture talent communities/pipelines in the ATS/CRM (e.g., Workday, Phenom) for future and recurring needs.
Represent the company at job fairs, campus events, and other recruiting/branding events as needed.
Act as the sourcing layer that enables Talent Advisors and Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialists to focus on strategic partnership, candidate advisement, and offer/close activities.
Communicate pipeline status, sourcing metrics, and market insights regularly to the Specialist/Advisor and broader Talent Acquisition team.
Collaborate with HR and hiring teams to ensure sourcing approaches align with business goals, diversity objectives, and workforce planning.
Ensure compliance with employment laws, OFCCP/EEO requirements, and internal policies throughout the sourcing process.
Maintain accurate documentation of sourcing activity, candidate dispositions, and source-of-hire data in the ATS.
Support special projects and process-improvement initiatives related to sourcing and talent acquisition.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in recruiting, sourcing, or a related talent acquisition support role.
Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
Solid sourcing skills (Boolean search, passive candidate outreach, LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM/ATS tools).
Experience using Workday HCM or similar ATS/CRM preferred.
Ability to quickly learn the hiring profile, market, and language of an assigned specialty area.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; comfortable partnering with more senior recruiters and advisors.
Ability to manage multiple sourcing pipelines/priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Working familiarity with employment law and recruiting compliance best practices.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is helpful.
Willingness to travel occasionally for training or recruiting events.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
Wellbeing Program
401(k) plan with company matching
Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
Varsity Brands Ownership Program
Employee Resource Groups
Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!