Talent Acquisition Specialist, Staffing

Toptal launches HireGlobal 🚀 The most competitively priced global workforce payroll platform. Talent Acquisition Specialist,Staffing About Toptal Toptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams, on-demand. With $200+ million in annual revenue and team members based around the globe, Toptal is the world’s largest fully remote workforce. We take the best elements of virtual teams and combine them with a support structure that encourages innovation, social interaction, and fun. We see no borders, move at a fast pace, and are never afraid to break the mold. Job Summary: We are seeking a versatile and adaptable Talent Specialist to join our Staffing team. This role combines both sourcing and recruiting responsibilities: you will own the full candidate lifecycle — from proactive sourcing and outreach, coordinating interviews, and guiding candidates through the hiring process.The focus is on staffing solutions for engineering and technical roles (direct hire, contract-to-hire, and temporary placements) across industry sectors. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers, client account leads, and other internal teams to ensure we build strong, scalable candidate pipelines while delivering an exceptional candidate experience. This is a remote position. We do not offer visa sponsorship or assistance. Resumes and communication must be submitted in English. Responsibilities: The following information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or required skills. - Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify top talent across relevant industries and regions. - Build and maintain strong pipelines for key staffing roles (e.g., engineers, technicians). - Proactively source, identify, and engage candidates using multiple channels. - Conduct candidate outreach, screening calls, and in-depth interviews to assess fit for direct hire, contract-to-hire, and temporary roles. - Manage the full recruiting process: scheduling interviews, collecting feedback, extending offers, and supporting onboarding. - Partner with internal account managers and client stakeholders to align on requirements, timelines, and hiring expectations. - Track progress against KPIs (time-to-fill, pipeline health, quality of hire) and provide data-driven updates to leadership. - Ensure compliance with staffing requirements, including documentation, background checks, and employment eligibility. - Use ATS and sourcing tools to manage pipelines, keep data accurate, and maintain clear candidate records. - Contribute to process improvements, playbooks, and sourcing best practices to support scalability as the staffing business grows. In the first week, expect to: - Onboard and integrate into Toptal. - Undergo role-specific training including learning about staffing processes, ATS tools, and sourcing platforms. In the first month, expect to: - Begin sourcing candidates for open staffing requisitions and building role-specific pipelines. - Partner with hiring managers and account leads to align on staffing needs. In the first three months, expect to: - Own the full recruiting lifecycle for assigned staffing roles. - Successfully place your first candidates into direct hire or contract-to-hire roles. - Establish strong working relationships with hiring managers and account leads. In the first six months, expect to: - Consistently meet time-to-fill targets and deliver high-quality candidates. - Refine sourcing strategies and proactively anticipate client staffing needs. - Be seen as a trusted recruiting partner across the staffing team. In the first year, expect to: - Fully own and be recognized as the subject matter expert for staffing recruitment. - Contribute to strategic initiatives that improve staffing operations, processes, and candidate experience. Qualifications and Job Requirements: - 3–4+ years of recruiting and/or sourcing experience, ideally within staffing or agency environments. - Proven success filling direct hire, contract-to-hire, and temp roles. - Proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms. - Strong interviewing, candidate assessment, and pipeline management skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. - Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and collaboration tools (Slack, Zoom, etc.). - Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, rapidly growing company while managing multiple requisitions. - Remote work experience preferred. - You must be a world-class individual contributor to thrive at Toptal. You will not be here just to tell other people what to do. For Toptal Use Only: #LI-LS1 #LI-REMOTE #centralamerica #southamerica Who You Will WorkWith SVP, Talent Operations As Toptal’s VP of Talent Supply, Tyler is responsible for balancing talent supply and client demand in a cost-effective manner. Before Toptal, Tyler led the Supply Chain Systems and Automation team at SpaceX. He also implemented custom software and change management initiatives as a management consultant at Accenture. Tyler earned a BS in Aerospace Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology and a Master’s in Logistics and Supply Chain from the MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program. Carly Coleman VP of Talent Matching and Success After joining Toptal as VP of Talent Success in May of 2020, Carly Coleman moved to VP of Talent Matching and Success, where she is responsible for quickly and effectively matching talent from our global network with our client business needs. In addition, she oversees the end-to-end experience for our Toptal talent. Before Toptal, she was a strategy consultant at Bain & Company, then joined an e-commerce startup to lead retention marketing, and later, the direct-to-consumer business. Carly earned a BS in Business Administration from the University of Southern California and an MBA from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. We’re changing the way the world works. Toptal is not only a place to progress your career and design your own lifestyle, but also a company where you’ll learn how to develop innovations that push business and technology forward. What is the greatest impact that you have had in a prior role? Describe the top 3 attributes you seek in a work environment in which you thrive. What is the highest level of education you have completed? We verify education as a part of our hiring process. High school diploma Partially complete College/University; not currently enrolled Partially complete College/University; currently enrolled and working toward degree Graduate/Master"s degree or above Do you have experience sourcing for technical (non-software development) roles within the Manufacturing or Industrial Products & Services sectors? Yes No If you selected "Yes" to the question above, please describe the technical roles you have sourced for in the Manufacturing or Industrial Products & Services sectors? I would like to be contacted about future Toptal employment opportunities. Interested in joining our global talent network? #J-18808-Ljbffr