Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Review applications and interview candidates by phone, video, or on-site to assess work history, education, skills, and compensation expectations, while sharing information about Optimizely and the opportunity
• Partner with hiring managers and key stakeholders to define role requirements, job specifications, and must-have qualifications
• Identify and engage passive candidates using current sourcing tools and methods to build and maintain an active talent pipeline
• Coordinate with candidates and hiring managers to ensure smooth, timely scheduling throughout the interview and selection process
• Extend, pitch, and negotiate job offers, securing approvals as needed
• Provide recruitment status reports to management, analyze recruiting metrics, and develop action plans based on the results

Knowledge And Experience

• 2+ years of experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or in a similar recruiting role
• Full-cycle recruiting experience within the software industry, including direct sourcing, resume screening, candidate evaluation, and selection for direct-hire positions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to draft job descriptions and coordinate confidently with hiring managers
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to quickly and efficiently screen resumes and applicants against role requirements and culture fit
• Working knowledge of ATS platforms and job boards (e.g., Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter), plus proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and similar tools
• Experience recruiting for AI/ML roles is a plus
• Analytical, data-driven approach to identifying and improving recruiting strategies