Talent Acquisition Specialist
Salary Range: $60,000–$65,000 annually
Location: Denver, CO
Work Arrangement: Hybrid, Denver
Schedule: Full-Time, approximately 40 hours per week
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist to support a growing HR team with full-cycle recruiting coordination and candidate management. This individual will play an important role in keeping recruitment efforts organized, ensuring a positive candidate experience, and helping hiring managers move open positions through the interview process efficiently.
The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, supporting candidates, and contributing to a mission-driven organization.
Key Responsibilities
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Review, screen, and evaluate applicants for a variety of open positions.
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Manage candidate activity and maintain accurate information within the applicant tracking system (ATS).
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Move candidates through the recruitment process, ensuring timely communication and follow-up.
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Partner with hiring managers to monitor open requisitions and identify potential bottlenecks in the interview process.
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Coordinate interview schedules and communicate with candidates and interview panels as needed.
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Monitor aging requisitions and proactively follow up to keep searches moving forward.
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Assist with posting open positions and ensuring opportunities are distributed across relevant job boards and recruiting platforms.
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Provide a high level of candidate care throughout the recruitment process.
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Learn and follow established recruiting procedures, SOPs, and internal workflows.
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Assist with sourcing strategies for specialized and difficult-to-fill positions.
Qualifications
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3+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, or a similar HR-focused role.
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Previous experience screening candidates and supporting recruitment workflows.
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Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruiting platforms.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general technology applications.
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Experience working in a hybrid environment.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to manage multiple open requisitions and prioritize competing deadlines.
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Comfortable working with hiring managers and leadership at various levels.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience recruiting within media, journalism, broadcasting, or nonprofit environments.
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Familiarity with Slack and applicant tracking systems such as Bob.
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Experience with diverse sourcing strategies and equitable recruiting practices.
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Exposure to specialized or hard-to-fill searches.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal Talent Acquisition Specialist is highly organized, personable, and takes ownership of their work. They should have a strong customer service mindset and understand the importance of creating a positive experience for both candidates and internal stakeholders.
This person should be comfortable taking initiative, researching solutions independently, and proactively following up with hiring managers when positions are not progressing. Strong attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to communicate effectively are essential.
We are looking for someone who can jump in, learn existing processes, and make an immediate impact while working collaboratively with a lean HR team.
Work Environment
This is a hybrid opportunity based in downtown Denver. The team typically works in the office approximately three days per week, with Wednesday serving as the primary in-office day. The initial onboarding period will involve additional in-office collaboration to support training and knowledge transfer, with flexibility as the individual becomes established in the position.
Additional Information
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Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week.
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Initial working hours are approximately 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, with flexibility.
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Hybrid work arrangement.
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Target start date: December 2, 2026.