Talent Acquisition Specialist – Sales

IPG

. Serve as the primary talent acquisition business partner for assigned sales organizations and other salaried business functions across IPG North America .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeSarasota • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, and onboarding across various corporate functions. Proficient in utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems and recruitment analytics to enhance hiring strategies and candidate experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle RecruitingTalent SourcingApplicant Tracking Systems (ATS)Recruitment AnalyticsRelationship-Building Skills

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle RecruitingTalent SourcingCandidate Assessment MethodologiesRecruiting Best PracticesEmployment LawsRecruiting AnalyticsInterviewingOffer DevelopmentOnboarding CoordinationProject Management

Soft Skills

Consultative SkillsRelationship-Building SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

LinkedIn RecruiterMicrosoft OfficeVideo Conferencing PlatformsHRIS PlatformsSourcing Tools

Industry Keywords

Talent AcquisitionSales RecruitmentCorporate FunctionsCandidate ExperienceHiring Manager Satisfaction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary talent acquisition business partner for assigned sales organizations and other salaried business functions across IPG North America
Develop recruiting strategies aligned with business objectives
Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer development, and onboarding coordination
Build and maintain talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, referrals, industry associations, social media, talent communities, and direct outreach
Partner with hiring managers to define candidate profiles, selection criteria, sourcing strategies, and best hiring practices
Evaluate resumes and applications, conduct phone and video interviews, assess qualifications, and present candidates to hiring managers
Recruit for sales, business development, operations leadership, finance/accounting, human resources, engineering, supply chain, customer service, and other corporate functions
Use labor market data, competitive intelligence, and recruiting analytics to advise on talent availability, trends, and hiring strategies
Maintain requisitions in the Applicant Tracking System, including job postings, candidate dispositioning, compliance requirements, and reporting
Coordinate assessments, interview scheduling, travel arrangements, and hiring-process communications
Facilitate offers, including compensation recommendations, offer preparation, negotiations, background screening coordination, and pre-employment requirements
Partner with Human Resources, hiring managers, and business leaders on successful onboarding and new-hire transition
Monitor recruiting metrics and support process improvements related to quality of hire, time-to-fill, candidate experience, and hiring manager satisfaction
Promote IPG’s employer brand through professional interactions, networking, recruiting events, and social media
Support compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local employment laws, company policies, and affirmative action/equal employment opportunity requirements
Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred
Minimum of 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience with demonstrated success hiring sales professionals and other salaried positions
Experience recruiting across multiple functions, including sales, leadership, professional, corporate, and technical roles preferred
Proven ability to source and engage passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, referrals, and other advanced sourcing techniques
Strong consultative and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence hiring decisions and partner effectively with business leaders
Knowledge of employment laws, recruiting best practices, candidate assessment methodologies, and selection processes
Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HRIS platforms, recruitment analytics, and sourcing tools
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities simultaneously
Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to delivering a high-quality candidate and hiring manager experience
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and web-based collaboration tools, including video conferencing platforms