Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Summary:

Walker Advertising is seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruiting across the business. This individual will act as a strategic partner to hiring managers, translating business needs into clear hiring plans, building strong talent pipelines, and closing top candidates in a competitive market.

This role reports to the Vice President of People Operations and plays a key part in the company's continued growth. The ideal candidate is a seasoned recruiter who brings a consultative approach, uses data to guide hiring decisions, and creates a welcoming, consistent experience for candidates in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruiting across multiple departments, from intake through offer acceptance, ensuring a clear, timely, and positive candidate experience.
• Partner with executives and hiring managers to define role requirements, interview plans, and realistic timelines, and coach interview teams on structured interviewing, fair evaluation, and timely feedback.
• Build diverse candidate pipelines through LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, job boards, and talent communities.
• Screen and interview candidates in English and Spanish, where appropriate, assessing skills, experience, language proficiency, and readiness to work in a remote environment.
• Manage the offer process, including compensation recommendations and candidate negotiations. 
• Coordinate onboarding for new hires, partnering with hiring managers and IT to ensure a smooth transition from accepted offer to first day.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition data in Rippling (ATS/HRIS) and use recruiting metrics to identify opportunities to improve hiring outcomes.
• Drive improvements to recruiting processes, templates, and tools to increase efficiency and support consistent, inclusive hiring practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Fluent in English and Spanish, both spoken and written, with the ability to screen, interview, and negotiate offers in both languages.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage a high-volume requisition load and balance competing hiring priorities.
• Proficient in ATS/HRIS platforms (Rippling preferred) and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Experience supporting or managing new hire onboarding, including paperwork, system setup, and first-day readiness in a remote environment
• Working knowledge of U.S. hiring requirements, including equal employment opportunity, background checks, and pay transparency.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to advise hiring managers and influence hiring decisions.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fully remote environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience:

• 7+ years in full-cycle recruiting, in-house or agency, including 2+ years filling mid- to senior-level positions and specialized or hard-to-fill roles.
• Hands-on involvement in new-hire onboarding, supporting a smooth transition from offer acceptance through the start of employment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze recruiting metrics, identify opportunities for improvement, and present actionable insights to leadership.
• Recruiting background in sales, marketing, legal services, or related industry preferred.

Benefits/Perks:

• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Wellness Initiatives/Employee Assistance Program
• Rewards and Recognition Programs
• Career Development Opportunities

Compensation:

$120,000 - $150,000 base DOE, 10% annual bonus

AI Disclaimer & Accommodations

We may use AI-enabled tools to assist with certain parts of our hiring process, including application review and candidate evaluation. These tools support our team and are used with human oversight. All final hiring decisions are made by humans.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the application process or have questions about our hiring process, please contact OWSC@walkeradvertising.com.