About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, HR & Recruitment.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support a growing recruiting team. This hands-on role helps keep the interview process moving, source candidates, and create a positive candidate experience while you develop recruiting skills.

• Coordinate phone, virtual, and in-person interviews — manage schedules, confirmations, and logistics for candidates and interview teams.
• Source candidates using online research, outreach, referrals, and job boards to build pipelines for current and future openings.
• Screen resumes and recommend candidates for consideration; conduct introductory phone screens when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS), update job postings, and track recruiting activity.
• Provide timely, professional communication to candidates to ensure a positive experience throughout the hiring process.
• Support campus recruiting, career fairs, and employee referral programs to build talent pools.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition Managers on entry-level hiring from screening through selection.
• Contribute to process improvement projects to make recruiting more efficient and candidate-friendly.

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Qualifications

We welcome candidates who can demonstrate:

• 2–5 years experience in recruiting coordination, sourcing, HR, administration, or customer service (or equivalent).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when balancing multiple schedules and priorities.
• Clear, professional communication and a friendly candidate-first approach.
• Initiative, follow-through, and a willingness to learn new systems and tools.
• Good judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Comfort using or learning applicant tracking systems and standard recruiting technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred — or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Location, Hours & Compensation

• Location: Brentwood, MO (on-site or hybrid as determined by the client).
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Estimated salary (from source): $64,702 per year (estimated). Actual pay may vary based on experience and location.

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What We Offer

Confidential Client provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families, including:

• Competitive bonus opportunities and retirement plans (401k with options).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational support programs.
• Paid parental leave and sabbatical options based on tenure.
• Paid volunteer leave and charitable match programs.
• Professional development and internal mobility opportunities.

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Why Join

This role is an excellent opportunity to grow a career in recruiting within HR & Recruitment, gain exposure to full-cycle hiring, and work with experienced Talent Acquisition Managers in a high-impact, team-oriented environment.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.