Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Tyndale is seeking a driven and consultative Talent Acquisition Specialist to support our continued growth by delivering high-impact, full-cycle recruiting across manufacturing, corporate, and highly specialized IT roles. This is a hybrid, full-time opportunity based in the Greater Houston, TX area, ideal for an experienced recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment and enjoys tackling hard-to-fill technical positions.

On our team, you'll partner closely with hiring managers and HR leadership to attract top-tier talent, shape recruiting strategies and innovations, and build proactive pipelines focused on niche talent and technology professionals while strengthening Tyndale's reputation as an employer of choice. If you're energized by a highly collaborative environment and are skilled at influencing hiring outcomes, this role offers both immediate impact and long-term opportunity within a growing Top Workplace.

HYBRID/REMOTE: Tyndale supports a strong work-life balance. This opportunity requires onsite work a minimum of 1 day a week, and 4 days a week remotely. To be considered, candidates must reside within a commutable distance from our Tyndale Houston, TX (City Centre/Greenspoint) locations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full-cycle recruitment of exempt and non-exempt staff including but not limited to sourcing & resume review, candidate screening via phone/virtual interview, administration of preemployment assessments, drafting and presenting offers, pre-employment background checks.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand requirements for open positions and refine ideal candidate profiles for all Tyndale positions, niche IT and technical roles (e.g., software development/engineers, systems/data analysts, AI/ML, infrastructure, and other specialized technology positions) requiring deep sourcing and market research.
• Establish a pro-active recruiting strategy and sourcing plans to attract diverse and high-quality candidates and ensure adequate inbound applicant flow for all assigned open positions.
• Conduct weekly status update meetings with Hiring Managers and TA Manager to communicate feedback on candidate interviews, current recruiting activity and progress/barriers.
• Continuously monitor recruiting metrics against open requisitions to determine alternate recruitment avenues driving hiring initiatives and meeting/exceeding requirements.
• Manage recruitment workflow and candidate activity within the Applicant Tracking System (iCIMS) and maintain ongoing tracking of recruiting activity.
• Build and maintain quality candidate pipelines for key positions and proactively build networks around projected headcount.
• Market the Tyndale brand by establishing a recognizable employer of choice reputation, both internally and externally.
• Build effective relationships with local technical schools and colleges/universities and attend recruitment marketing events as needed.
• Build trust, confidence, and credibility with HR/TA team, hiring managers across the organization, and Tyndale's candidates by working with integrity as well as representing Company policies and core values.
• Research and stay abreast of recruiting trends and best practices while managing recruitment process in accordance with federal, state and local regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology or other relevant degree required;
• 3+ years' full cycle recruitment experience, 2+ year's corporate, in-house recruiting experience required; Previous experience in IT/Technical or Manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a consultative partner to hiring managers, influencing hiring strategies for hard-to-fill and technical roles.
• Knowledge of affirmative action, employment law, and EEO guidelines on employee selection and employee relations issues relative to the recruitment process required.
• Driven to successful outcomes, adaptive in times of change, and innovative in face of roadblocks via strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency within MS Office, Applicant Tracking System (iCIMS knowledge a plus), and pre-hire assessment tools.
• Strong teamwork orientation and the ability to collaborate well across the organization and externally.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build rapport and relationships easily with hard-to-reach passive candidates and with hiring managers.
• High level of initiative, self-motivation, and sense of urgency with the ability to be effective independently and as part of a team.