Talent Acquisition Specialist

UCP Staffing is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist in Reno, Nevada to source, evaluate, onboard, and manage candidates through the recruiting lifecycle while shaping talent strategy for client success.

Responsibilities

• Oversee job postings and keep stakeholders informed on status and updates.
• Coordinate and conduct telephonic and in-person interviews.
• Assess technical depth through structured interviews to understand candidate capabilities.
• Cultivate top-tier candidates to generate new business leads and boost placements.
• Apply independent judgment in evaluating, hiring, and coaching temporary staff, including removal when necessary.
• Collaborate with Sales Account Executives to advise on workforce solutions, client needs, and market trends.
• Proactively develop and manage multi-vertical talent pipelines.
• Utilize the ATS and other tools to improve candidate flow and utilization.
• Manage the full candidate lifecycle, ensuring visibility of flow, status, and redeployment.
• Foster relationships with candidates so their preference is to work with UCP across active, on assignment, and passive candidates.
• Coordinate transitions at end of assignments.
• Act as UCP's liaison with workforce programs and agencies, building partnerships with DWS, job fairs, vocational rehab, trade schools, and veterans services.
• Represent UCP at community events, networking opportunities, and workforce development initiatives.
• Serve as a strategic community partner to raise brand visibility and market reputation.
• Attend after-hours events as needed to support outreach and recruiting efforts.
• Maintain honesty and respect in all interactions.
• Prepare weekly payroll timecards for the employee workforce.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of UCP services and the competitive landscape.
• Generate leads via referrals and platforms such as Indeed and LinkedIn, using them as sales tools.
• Meet or exceed weekly recruiting KPIs.
• Coordinate weekly recruiting activities through the CRM, including onboarding, job orders, tasks, and opportunities.
• Develop and execute strategic recruiting plans aligned with market challenges and workforce trends.
• Analyze hiring trends and workforce data to refine recruitment strategies and optimize pipelines.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on local labor markets and compensation trends, guiding internal stakeholders.
• Recommend process improvements and contribute to recruitment policy development.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree or equivalent business experience.
• Spanish and English bilingual required.
• 1 to 2 years recruiting experience or strong willingness to learn.
• Experience in staffing recruitment, especially construction or light industrial, highly preferred.
• High sense of urgency and self-confidence.
• Ability to work in a quota-driven environment.
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Energetic self-starter who can lead and achieve recruiting goals.
• Ability to work independently and make substantive decisions for the company and its clients.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills; capable of planning and executing projects with minimal supervision.

Technologies

• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• CRM system
• Indeed
• LinkedIn

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: From USD 40,000 per year
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Performance based commission plan

Location and Work Setup

• Location: Reno, NV 89502 (onsite)
• Work location: In person
• Hours: Regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday; nights and weekends may be required based on business needs

Core Values

• Grit: pursuing goals with persistence and a bend, not break, mindset
• Loyalty: dedication to mission, teamwork, and collaboration
• Ownership: accountability, integrity, and professionalism
• Continuous Improvement: commitment to ongoing learning and process enhancement

Hours, Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Regular office hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
• Evening and weekend hours may be required based on business needs
• Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, talking, and hearing for extended periods
• Lifting requirements: regularly up to 25 pounds, occasionally more than 50 pounds