Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is an important entry-level position within our company. Starting pay is $12 per hour. This position is a point of contact for thousands of writers who apply throughout the year. TAS’s review resumes, score sample papers, schedule and conduct interviews, and make hiring recommendations for freelance writers.

A successful candidate has a high level of productivity and is willing to meet hiring quotas. A positive attitude and quick problem solving skills are highly desired. TAS’s also need to be prepared to work autonomously or with another member of the department, as volume demands. Gmail, Google Drive documents, and Microsoft Word are used extensively, in addition to an ATS and the Ultius administrator site.

Description and Job Duties

• Review applications for freelance writers.
• Ability to spot grammatical errors and writing ability while reviewing samples of written work. (Very important)
• Friendly demeanor while conducting multiple phone interviews per day.
• Report any unforeseen obstacles to the T&C Manager.
• Quick learner who can adapt to a specific hiring method, and adjust when needed.

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency with MS Office (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and a solid working knowledge of computer systems.
• Academic style writing and formatting knowledge.
• Superior communication skills and decorum.
• Self-starter with a high level of drive.
• An eye for detail, particularly in spotting inconsistencies in applications.
• One or more years of recruiting is a plus.

Work Environment

This is a local position in sunny Las Vegas, NV. Our office is conveniently located near Rainbow and Sahara. Snacks and beverages are provided by the company at no cost to the employee. The office staff also includes Client Success, Growth Department, Product (engineering), and Talent & Compliance.

The position is currently a variable hour position offering 20-40 hours per week. This number will be closer to 40 hours per week for the right candidate. We offer a flexible schedule, with preferred daytime hours Monday-Friday.

Benefits

All employees receive paid time off and sick time after 90 days of service. Variable hour positions are offered when we aren’t sure if you will work full-time or part-time hours. After working for a period of about six months, you will be evaluated and given a full time or part time status, based upon hours worked. Company sponsored medical, dental, and vision, as well as a retirement savings plan may be available to full-time employees working an average of 30 hours or more per week. Before applying, we recommend reading more about our company culture to see if you might be a good fit. All job offers are contingent on the applicant passing a pre-employment reference check, criminal background check, and drug test.

Company Description

Ultius, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, is a technology company that provides an Internet-based marketplace for consumer-focused document preparation services within three main tiers of business: Custom sample writing, Editing, Business writing. Since 2010, Ultius has provided contracted work, part time, full time and salaried positions to employees from around the nation. Ultius maintains its call center in Las Vegas, NV with remote employees working around the country.

Our mission is to conveniently deliver high-quality content while offering tremendous client support. How do we do this? We have an amazing group of talented individuals who love what they do, and enjoy their work environment. Ultius also deeply believes in furthering the knowledge economy by providing knowledge based jobs. Our company is continually growing, increasing the staff for current positions, as well as creating new positions as needed. This means that there is always room for growth and promotion. We value people who remain loyal to our brand and company and will provide greater compensation for hard, dedicated work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ultius, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, skin color, religion, disability, sexual orientation or child rearing factors. All are welcome to apply. Please read our EEOC Notice for more information.