Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

MCI is a leading Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company that specializes in delivering tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on innovation, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner in the industry.

We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support our growing team by managing the full recruitment life cycle. If you have a sharp eye for detail and excellent communication skills, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Our compensation package and bonuses will reward you for that contribution. We will train the right fit for this position. We believe in rewarding our employees for their dedication and commitment to excellence.

To be considered for this role, you must complete a full application on our company careers page, including all screening questions and a brief pre-employment test.

Position Responsibilities

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you'll handle everything from sourcing candidates to onboarding new hires. You'll engage with applicants through phone interviews, coordinate and process on-site interviews, and support the overall hiring workflow. This role also includes maintaining accurate records in our HR systems and contributing to process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Travel off-site to attract qualified candidates by posting fliers, networking through the community, and attending job fairs.
• Support advertising initiatives, employee referral campaigns, and hiring events
• Conduct phone screenings and coordinate candidate interviews
• Perform administrative tasks such as background checks, drug screenings, and personnel file management
• Track hiring metrics and recruitment performance through regular reporting
• Ensure employee records and timekeeping data are accurate and up to date
• Assist with maintaining HR compliance and staying informed on employment laws
• Perform various tasks within the human resources systems to maintain employee information and timekeeping data.
• Stay up-to-date on employment laws.

Candidate Qualifications

You must be confident, outgoing and self-motivated with a strong work ethic. You must be a team-oriented person who is open-minded, willing to learn, and who has the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced work environment. It is also vital to be articulate, having excellent verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal abilities that allow rapport to be established with applicants are key.

Specific qualifications for the Talent Acquisition Specialist include:

• Strong attention to detail and high data entry accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Comfortable working in a process-driven, fast-paced environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Professionalism, integrity, and respect for confidentiality
• Strong problem-solving mindset and a proactive attitude
• Reliable attendance and commitment to meeting recruitment goals
• Previous experience in a call center environment is a plus, but not required

Compensation Details

At MCI, we believe that your hard work deserves recognition and reward. Our compensation and benefits packages are designed to be competitive and to grow with you over time. Starting compensation is based on experience, and we offer a variety of benefits and incentives to support and reward our team members.

What You Can Expect from MCI:

• Paid Time Off: Earn PTO and paid holidays to take the time you need.
• Incentives & Rewards: Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly contests that include cash bonuses and prizes ranging from electronics to dream vacationsand sometimes even cars!
• Health Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage after 90 days of employment, and all employees have access to MEC medical plans after just 30 days. Benefit options vary by location.
• Retirement Savings: Secure your future with retirement savings programs, where available.
• Disability Insurance: Short- and long-term disability coverage is available to help protect you during unexpected challenges.
• Life Insurance: Access life insurance options to safeguard your loved ones.
• Career Growth: With a focus on internal promotions, employees enjoy significant advancement opportunities.
• Paid Training: Learn new skills while earning a paycheck.
• Fun, Engaging Work Environment: Enjoy a team-oriented culture that fosters collaboration and engagement.
• Casual Dress Code: Be comfortable while you work.

Compensation & Benefits that Fit Your Life

MCI takes pride in tailoring our offerings to fit the needs of our diverse team across subsidiaries and locations. While specific benefits and incentives may vary by geography, the core of our commitment remains the same: rewarding effort, providing growth opportunities, and creating an environment where every employee feels valued.

If you're ready to join a company that recognizes your contributions and supports your growth, MCI is the place for you. Apply today!

Physical Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be largely sedentary and will be required to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset. The employee will be regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment, including a phone, copier, and printer. The employee may occasionally be required to move about the office to accomplish tasks; reach in any direction; raise or lower objects, move objects from place to place, hold onto objects, and move or exert force up to forty (40) pounds.

Conditions of Employment

All MCI Locations

• Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.

Subject to the program and location of the position

• Must be willing to submit up to a LEVEL II background and/or security investigation with a fingerprint. Job offers are contingent on background/security investigation results.
• Must be willing to submit to drug screening. Job offers are contingent on drug screening results.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At MCI and its subsidiaries, we embrace differences and believe diversity benefits our employees, company, customers, and community. All aspects of employment at MCI are based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. MCI maintains a work environment free from discrimination, where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees are responsible for fulfilling MCI's commitment to a diverse and equal-opportunity work environment.

MCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. MCI will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements.

MCI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, MCI's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where an employee works.

Reasonable Accommodation

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of MCI and its affiliates to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources.

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MCI helps customers take on their CX and DX challenges differently, creating industry-leading solutions that deliver exceptional experiences and drive optimal performance. MCI assists companies with business process outsourcing, staff augmentation, contact center customer services, and IT services needs by providing general and specialized hosting, software, staff, and services. In 2019, Marlowe Companies Inc. (MCI) was named by Inc. Magazine as Iowa's Fastest Growing Company in the State of Iowa and was named the 452nd Fastest Growing