Talent Acquisition Associate

About the Role

The Talent Acquisition Associate supports Birge & Held's recruitment efforts by identifying, attracting, and engaging qualified candidates. This role partners with hiring managers and the Human Resources team to build talent pipelines, coordinate recruiting activities, and ensure a positive candidate experience. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and relationship-focused.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Sourcing & Recruitment
• Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Proactively source and engage candidates through Indeed, LinkedIn, employee referrals, networking, and other recruitment channels.
• Review resumes, screen applicants, conduct phone screens, and coordinate interviews.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and anticipated hiring needs.
• Support candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing strategies, candidate engagement, and recruiting effectiveness.
• Recruitment Operations & Reporting
• Maintain accurate candidate information, recruitment activity, and hiring progress within the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Monitor open positions, candidate pipelines, and recruitment activity to support timely hiring decisions.
• Track and report key recruitment metrics, including applicant volume, sourcing effectiveness, and time-to-fill.
• Assist with job postings, recruitment campaigns, career fairs, and employer branding initiatives.
• Partner with the HR Generalist to support pre-employment requirements, including background checks and drug screens.
• Collaborate with the HR team to identify process improvements and support consistent recruiting practices.
• Attend career fairs, community events, and networking opportunities to promote B&H as an employer of choice.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• UKG Ready (preferred)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excel

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, OR 3 years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience (multifamily, hospitality, or high-volume recruitment preferred).
• Working knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Indeed, and LinkedIn.
• Experience sourcing candidates and conducting initial phone screenings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Strong computer skills including HRIS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and Excel.
• Basic understanding of recruitment marketing principles or experience supporting employer branding initiatives.
• SHRM Recruiting certification (preferred but not required).
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing business needs and work efficiently under pressure.
• A desire for continuous learning and professional development.