Remote Talent Acquisition Lead: Structured & Decisions

Human Resource Specialist (Talent Acquisition)

The Donovan’s Venom

Remote (U.S. or Canada) | Talent Acquisition | Volunteer

We’re Building — And Who We Bring In Matters

The Donovan’s Venom is scaling.

And as we grow, one thing matters more than anything else:

who we bring into the organization.

We are seeking a Human Resource Specialist (Talent Acquisition) to lead the most critical part of hiring —
decision-making
.

This is not a sourcing role.

This is not a coordination role.

This is the role that determines who gets in — and who doesn’t.

The Talent Acquisition Partner owns the interviewing and selection process
, ensuring every candidate is evaluated with consistency, fairness, and high standards.

You will partner with recruiters and hiring managers to assess talent, make recommendations, and protect the quality of every hire.

Structured Interviewing & Evaluation

• Conduct structured, competency-based interviews
• Evaluate candidates against role requirements, skills, and values
• Ensure consistency and fairness across all interviews

Hiring Decisions & Recommendations

• Make clear, data-informed hiring recommendations
• Support decision-making across competing candidates
• Ensure selections align with organizational needs and standards

Quality Control in Hiring

• Maintain high standards across all roles and departments
• Identify gaps or inconsistencies in interview processes
• Help refine interview frameworks and evaluation tools

Collaboration with Hiring Teams

• Partner with recruiters to receive qualified candidates
• Work with hiring managers to align expectations
• Ensure smooth handoff from sourcing → selection

Candidate Experience

• Deliver a professional, structured, and engaging interview experience
• Ensure all candidates are treated with respect and clarity
• Support a strong and consistent employer brand

Data & Documentation

• Document interview outcomes, feedback, and decisions
• Maintain accuracy in hiring records and tracking systems
• Contribute to hiring insights and reporting

This role is for someone who:

• Has strong judgment and knows how to assess people
• Values fairness, consistency, and structured decision-making
• Can confidently recommend (or reject) candidates
• Understands that hiring decisions shape the entire organization
• Is detail-oriented and objective

Qualifications

Preferred

• Experience with competency-based interviewing
• Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven environments
• Experience working in remote or distributed teams

Commitment

• 10–15 hours per week
• Fully remote

What You’ll Gain

• Direct impact on who joins the organization
• Experience in structured, high-quality hiring practices
• Exposure to multiple teams and leadership
• Opportunity to shape and improve hiring systems