The Elevator Pitch
We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team and help us identify, engage, and hire exceptional talent as Evolv continues to grow.
In this role, you’ll own full-cycle recruiting across a variety of functions, partnering closely with hiring managers to understand their needs, build thoughtful search strategies, identify and engage strong talent, and guide candidates through a high-quality hiring experience. You’ll also support the day-to-day operations of Talent Acquisition and the broader People team, including interview coordination, onboarding, recruiting administration, and other projects that create a seamless experience for candidates and new hires.
You’ll thrive here if you’re someone who enjoys being close to the business, can quickly learn new roles and talent markets, and knows when to challenge, influence, or adjust a search strategy. This is a great opportunity for a recruiter who wants meaningful ownership while continuing to grow their craft within a collaborative Talent Acquisition team.
Success in the Role:
In the first 30 days, you will:
Build relationships with hiring managers, Talent Acquisition partners, and the People Team.
Learn Evolv’s recruiting process, tools, employer story, and candidate experience expectations.
Begin independently managing assigned requisitions and candidate pipelines.
Learn the new hire experience process.
Within 3 months, you will:
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for your searches.
Establish strong operating rhythms with hiring managers.
Demonstrate the ability to assess candidates consistently against defined competencies and role requirements.
Proactively identify pipeline risks and recommend adjustments.
Independently manage the new hire orientation process, engaging with hiring managers and other stakeholders to ensure new hires have a successful start at Evolv.
By the end of the first year, you will:
Independently own a portfolio of searches from kickoff through close.
Build healthy pipelines and consistently move qualified candidates through the process.
Become a trusted advisor to hiring managers by bringing market intelligence, candidate insights, and recommendations rather than simply executing requests.
Contribute ideas that improve recruiting efficiency, candidate & new hire experience, and the broader Talent Acquisition function.
The Work:
Full-Cycle Recruiting
Manage searches from kickoff through offer across a variety of functions and levels.
Partner with hiring managers to translate business needs into clear candidate profiles, interview strategies, and sourcing plans for both immediate and longer-term talent needs.
Source and engage passive talent using LinkedIn, candidate databases, referrals, networking, and other creative sourcing channels, continuously identifying new talent pools and expanding searches when traditional approaches are not delivering results.
Conduct recruiter screens that assess candidates against the key competencies and outcomes required for the role.
Manage candidates throughout the interview process, ensuring they understand what to expect and remain engaged.
Build and maintain relationships with strong prospective candidates, including talent who may be a fit for future opportunities.
Maintain accurate and organized candidate and requisition data within the ATS.
Be a Trusted Partner to Hiring Managers
Build strong relationships with hiring managers and develop a clear understanding of their teams, priorities, and current and future talent needs.
Use market insights and candidate feedback to help hiring managers make informed decisions.
Proactively identify when a search needs to be recalibrated and recommend changes to targeting, requirements, interview process, or sourcing strategy.
Keep hiring teams informed through consistent, thoughtful updates on pipeline health, challenges, and next steps.
Deliver an Exceptional Candidate Experience
Serve as a trusted point of contact…