Talent Acquisition Specialist

Our client, a leading enterprise insurance organization, is seeking a detail-driven Talent Acquisition Coordinator to support high-volume recruiting operations. You will partner closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates to ensure a seamless and organized hiring process. This role is ideal for someone who is highly structured, responsive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with strict timelines.

Duration: 6 Month W2 Contract - open to conversion/extension

Location:
Hybrid 3x Onsite a week in Hartford CT

• Coordinate interview scheduling for multiple roles across business units, often balancing competing priorities and tight timelines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates regarding interview logistics, confirmations, and follow-ups.
• Support requisition management, job postings, and applicant tracking within the ATS.
• Maintain candidate records, track status updates, and ensure data accuracy across systems.
• Assist with background checks, offer letter preparation, onboarding tasks, and other pre-hire workflows.
• Collaborate with recruiters and HR partners to keep hiring processes moving and escalate blockers when needed.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and status updates for Talent Acquisition leadership.
• Provide general administrative support to the TA team and contribute to process enhancements.

• 1–3+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition coordination, HR operations, or related administrative roles.
• Strong organizational skills; able to juggle multiple schedules, priorities, and communication threads simultaneously.
• Experience with enterprise ATS platforms (Workday, Taleo, iCIMS, or similar).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and candidate-friendly tone.
• Ability to work on-site in Hartford, CT 3 days per week
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• High attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-moving environment.
• Proficient with MS Office, Teams, Outlook calendar management, and general HR systems.