Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Department:
Human Resources

Job Status:
Full-Time

FLSA Status:
Salary‑Exempt

Reports To:

Talent Acquisition Manager

Location:

Ponca City, OK

Amount of

Travel Required:

Less than 25%

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Positions Supervised:
None

AIP: N/A

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will have a passion for the full life cycle recruiting process! They will utilize their oilfield recruiting expertise to support the Talent Department and assist with sourcing, attracting, coordinating, and conducting interviews to find the ideal match for our company’s long‑term goals. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced work environment are all vital skills needed to succeed in this role.

• Execute full life cycle recruiting and employment activities, including onboarding, assessments, disciplinary actions, and transfer coordination for field employees.
• Create and manage requisitions, assess job specifications, identify screening questions, and determine candidate interview approaches.
• Screen applicants, assess their skill level/fit for roles, and route them appropriately.
• Conduct candidate sourcing, interview coordination, extend job offers, and coordinate drug tests and background screenings.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools to develop a pipeline of employees and provide educational support for internal programs.
• Actively participate in career fairs, sourcing events, and projects.
• Collaborate with the Recruiting Manager to develop a recruiting strategy for assigned projects.
• Serve as a liaison between hiring managers and candidates to understand hiring goals, priorities, and needs.
• Attend and participate in recruitment events, job fairs, and conferences as needed.
• Maintain and process employee data in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to track candidates and job stages.
• Conduct operational and administrative portions of the hire process, including background checks, setting up drug screens, health screens, and I‑9 & E‑Verify compliance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.

• Successfully passes background check, pre‑employment drug screening, and any pre‑employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s).
• Proficiency in spoken English language.
• Posses a valid U.S. Driver's License.
• Daily in‑person, predictable attendance.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required, experience may be used in lieu of degree.
• A minimum of seven years of human resource management and/or progressive talent acquisition experience required.
• SHRM or HRCI certification required.
• Paycom experienced highly desirable.
• Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply!

• High proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to exhibit resilience with the expertise to challenge & influence stakeholders at all levels to continuously improve candidate & hiring manager experiences.
• Ability to lead with data and possess the ability to make data‑driven decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, demonstrating keen attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Thorough knowledge of employment‑related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the…