Talent Acquisition Specialist

DEKA Research and Development
United States, New Hampshire, Manchester
340 Commercial Street (Show on map)
Apr 16, 2025
Are you a detail-oriented, people-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment? We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support our HR team. This is a dynamic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our organization by attracting and engaging top talent in the exciting world of medical device research and development. How You'll Make an Impact This role supports the full recruiting lifecycle while taking on a variety of HR and administrative responsibilities. Whether coordinating interviews, reviewing resumes, or setting up travel for candidates, your organizational skills and proactive mindset will keep everything running smoothly. Talent Acquisition Support: Post job requisitions to internal and external platforms Review resumes and screen for qualified candidates across diverse roles Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring teams and candidates Serve as the liaison with staffing agencies for contract positions Conduct new hire orientation forcontractors Prepare and process expense reports and assist with candidate travel logistics (domestic & international) Maintain job postings and ensure candidate tracking is accurate in our ATS Assist with recruiting-related administrative tasks and project support as needed HR & Administrative Support: Prepare onboarding materials and collect required new hire documentation Accurately enter and maintain data in HRIS and benefits systems Provide support to benefits and accounting teams as needed Schedule and coordinate meals for interviews or meetings Manage high volumes of email correspondence with professionalism and efficiency Cover the front desk and assist with general administrative duties as needed Take initiative and anticipate team needs with a proactive, service-oriented approach What you need to be successful as a Talent Acquisition Specialist: 1+ year experience in an administrative role 1+ year of recruiting or recruiting support experience Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization Impeccable attention to detail and time management Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); ATS experience preferred Experience with Concur (or other travel/expense platforms) a plus Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred An interest in engineering, science, or understanding how things work! About DEKA: One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research & Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern age. Behind DEKA's brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.