Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist- Sales

About CivicPlus

At CivicPlus, we strive to bring our company vision to life through innovation and collaboration. Supported by approachable leadership and transparent communication, we’re empowered to make an impact on local government and the residents they serve. Grow your career alongside great people, where authenticity is welcome, successes are celebrated, and potential is nurtured.

 Position Description

The Sr. Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist for Sales Development Representatives (SDR) drives business growth by partnering with SDR leaders. This role handles full-cycle recruitment, including advertising, phone screening, sourcing, and interviewing candidates for SDR positions. The Sr. TA Specialist collaborates with hiring managers to understand role expectations and uses analytics to enhance recruitment effectiveness. Responsibilities include owning recruiting strategies and ensuring a high-quality candidate experience while maintaining strong relationships with SDR hiring managers.

What We’re Looking For:

Note: We know that excellent candidates can have all sorts of backgrounds and experiences, so please don’t hesitate to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the listed requirements!

• High School diploma required, some college degree in Human resources, Talent Acquisition or related preferred
• 5-6 years of experience in a like-minded recruiting environment
• Experience in full-cycle sales and/or go-to-market recruiting
• Proven ability to partner with SDR leadership, advise on hiring strategy, and build scalable recruiting processes
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proven proficiency with a diverse sourcing toolkit that includes job boards, employment law, search engines, niche sites, Linkedln and other social media, passive lead generation, etc.
• Ability to travel by auto or commercial transportation up to 20%.

As a Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist you will:

• Proactively meet CivicPlus's SDR team talent needs efficiently, supporting the organization's strategy with a high-quality pipeline of top talent, ensuring exceptional customer service and brand support
• Partners closely with SDR leaders to select and hire diverse top talent, from assessing a role to sourcing, selection and offer, and onboarding
• This position will be responsible for achieving a headcount goal in partnership with the SDR leaders.
• Assists with the pre-employment screenings, assessments and onboarding process to ensure a seamless transition from pre to post-hire status
• This role includes external recruitment as well as placement of internal candidates with CivicPlus
• Ensure that the SDR Team maintains an adequate headcount level to meet business objectives.
• Ownership of achieving staffing/hiring objectives by building and strengthening the talent network, our employment brand and creating a great candidate experience.
• Develop, plan and execute passive and active sourcing strategies determining appropriate places to post opportunities such as job boards, social media, and search firms.
• Proactive follow-through on issues and communicate progress and strategy consistently with leaders of the organization
• Advise and train hiring managers in interviewing techniques, evaluation methods, and hiring practices
• Develops successful content marketing initiatives in all stages, from planning to execution and measurement (website, email, biogs, advertising, videos, infographics, social media)
• Manage candidate activity in the Applicant Tracking System, ensuring compliance with regulations
• Providing mentorship for TA team members, and sharing recruiting knowledge, participating in team trainings and curriculum development.
• Accountability for special ad hoc projects and initiatives, as needed and assigned by the Director, Talent Acquisition. Will also perform other related duties as assigned

Compensation and Benefits:    

• Estimated Salary Grade Range: $61,700 – 87,600
  • The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and is based on a 40-hour work week.
• Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, Flexible Time Off, 401(k) plan, and more.

What makes being a Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist exciting? 

This is a high-impact role where you’ll play a direct part in building the future of our SDR organization—one hire at a time. You won’t just fill seats; you’ll shape the talent strategy of a growing and dynamic team that is critical to CivicPlus’s continued success. In this posit