Talent Acquisition Specialist

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

. Primarily support hiring needs within the United States and occasionally Canada.

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeSpring • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in talent acquisition strategies, including sourcing passive candidates and managing multiple requisitions. Proficient in utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems and engaging with diverse teams and management levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Talent AcquisitionApplicant Tracking System (Oracle Recruiting Cloud)Sourcing Passive CandidatesRecruiting Metrics (Time to Fill, Time to Hire)Engagement with Executive Leadership

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Recruiting ExperienceStaffing StrategiesRequisition ManagementAI Tools UtilizationEmployment Law Knowledge

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationTeam CollaborationRespect for DiversityFeedback and Direction

Tools & Technologies

LinkedIn RecruiterIndeedApplicant Tracking System

Industry Keywords

EngineeringInformation TechnologyOperationsBusiness DevelopmentFinancial ServicesCybersecurityGovernment Hiring RequirementsITARSecurity Clearances

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Primarily support hiring needs within the United States and occasionally Canada.
Support hiring across Engineering, Information Technology (IT), Operations, Business Development (BD), Financial Services, and Cybersecurity.
Create staffing strategies and identify alternative methods for attracting candidates to assigned open positions.
Work with Recruiters, Coordinators, HR Business Partners, Compensation, and HR management.
Report weekly on assigned openings through standardized reporting and live sessions with management and Human Resources.
Manage assigned openings from requisition creation through offer creation and acceptance using the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Operate as a talent acquisition partner to assigned departments and learn how talent acquisition impacts operations.
Partner occasionally with College Recruiting to attract recent college graduates and interns.
Travel occasionally to college recruiting and industry career fairs.
Report to a senior-level member of management and represent the TA team in management meetings and HR leadership briefings as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
At least four (4) years of recruiting experience is preferred.
Solid experience using common tools to source passive candidates, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and similar platforms.
Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (Oracle Recruiting Cloud - ORC preferred).
Experience managing up to 25 requisitions simultaneously in a corporate environment is preferred.
Experience sourcing passive candidates to fill difficult-to-fill roles.
Comfortable utilizing AI tools to assist with sourcing and interviewing candidates.
Ability to work with team members in a respectful and professional manner.
Ability to work in a diverse environment where respect for others is expected.
Ability to travel, on occasion and with notice, in support of recruiting events.
Skilled at engaging with all levels of management, including executive leadership, in a professional manner.
Ability to provide feedback and direction tactfully and diplomatically to Hiring Managers when needed.
Knowledge of employment law related to recruiting and staffing would be nice to have.
Exposure to recruiting metrics including Time to Fill, Time to Hire, and Days Open would be nice to have.
Experience with government hiring requirements including ITAR and security clearances would be nice to have.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional work environment
Work-life balance
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Medical insurance (PPO and HD)
Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Disability leave programs
Parental leave program
Paid holidays
Paid vacation time
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with personal wellness and work-life services
401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements