Talent Acquisition Associate

Carriage Services

. Manage full-cycle recruiting for operations roles at funeral homes and cemeteries .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition for operations roles, with a strong focus on utilizing applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools. Proficient in managing multiple requisitions while maintaining effective communication with candidates and hiring managers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle RecruitingApplicant Tracking System ExperienceWorkday ProficiencySourcing Tools KnowledgeStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle RecruitingApplicant Tracking SystemSourcing ToolsJob Advertisement CreationInterview CoordinationOffer Process SupportTalent Pipeline ManagementProcess ImprovementMicrosoft Office ProficiencyBachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedSelf-DirectedSound JudgmentDiscretionStrong Written Communication

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayLinkedInIndeedMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Teams

Industry Keywords

RecruitingStaffingHR CoordinationTalent AcquisitionCemeteriesFuneral Homes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage full-cycle recruiting for operations roles at funeral homes and cemeteries
Support corporate recruiting at the associate and coordinator levels as assigned
Partner with hiring managers and location leadership to define role requirements, hiring criteria, and realistic timelines
Source candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, referrals, and community channels
Conduct initial phone screens
Create, post, and refresh job advertisements, partnering with Marketing when additional visibility is needed
Maintain accurate requisition and candidate records in the applicant tracking system
Monitor requisition activity and follow up with hiring managers
Coordinate interviews, interview panels, and hiring events across multiple locations
Support the offer process by preparing recommendations, gathering approvals, extending offers, and clearing background-check results
Communicate with candidates throughout the process
Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and difficult-to-fill roles
Support department projects including job description updates, hiring events, and process improvements
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–4 years in full-cycle recruiting, staffing, HR coordination, or internal/corporate recruiting
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Experience working in an applicant tracking system, with the discipline to keep records current
Workday experience highly preferred
Working knowledge of sourcing tools such as LinkedIn, Indeed, or comparable platforms
Strong written and verbal communication
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple open requisitions across several locations at once
Self-directed: follows up, escalates when appropriate, and moves work forward without being prompted
Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential candidate and employee information
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams
Ability to travel occasionally to locations, career fairs, and hiring events

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work from home on Fridays
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance