Talent Acquisition Specialist

Position: Talent Acquisition Associate

Location: Austin, Texas (onsite Monday - Friday)

Pay: base salary + uncapped commission potential

Who we’re looking for: An ambitious, competitive and coachable individual with a proactive approach to hiring. At Black Diamond Networks, your career goals and earning potential are uncapped (that means unlimited commission potential) and we want energetic, on-the-ground team players like you who are at the top of their game. As a Talent Acquisition Associate, you will be responsible for calling, qualifying, and selecting the next group of BDN All-Stars. This role requires a high level of comfort with outbound communication and the ability to effectively engage with candidates. Please note this position is based on-site at our Austin, Texas office.

What you’ll do:

• Partner with internal hiring manager(s) to help recruit both new / experienced sales candidates to join the BDN team

• Proactively generate consistent pipeline of high-quality potential new hires using a variety of sourcing methods 

• Professionally guide candidates through the entire candidate process, including prescreening, interviews, onboarding, etc.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand the specific skills and qualities needed for each sales position and ensure a smooth hiring process.

• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience over the phone and in-person

• Utilize applicant tracking system (ATS) and other recruitment tools to manage candidate pipelines and ensure timely hiring decisions.

• Creatively source passive job seekers through phone prospecting, email, social media (LinkedIn, etc.) and other innovative sourcing tactics

• Attend local university networking and industry events to build a strong relationships with potential candidates while promoting the BDN brand

• Accountable for weekly metrics such as phone dials, interviews, offers and acceptances

If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for talent acquisition, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please note that this role requires a high level of comfort with calling, screening, and cold reach out.

Benefits and perks:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Uncapped commission structure

• Three weeks of Paid Time Off 

• 401K Retirement Investing

• Future leadership opportunities in a growing company

• Quarterly off-site team events

• Volunteer opportunities

• Casual work environment

• Employee referral bonus program

Experience and skills you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 1-3 years of recruitment experience required (history of successful placement for sales positions a plus)

• 1+ years of university recruitment experience a plus

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate with candidates, hiring managers, and other stakeholders.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools.

• LinkedIn Recruiter boolean search experience

• Comfortable with cold outreach and building relationships with potential candidates.

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• Expertise in using Microsoft Office, Monster, Indeed, social media (LinkedIn, etc.)