Job Title: Talent Acquisition & Brand Specialist

Reports To: Head of People Operations

Role Summary

Oscar Recruit is on a mission to be the go-to destination for ambitious sales professionals in STEM niches. As our Talent Acquisition & Brand Specialist , you'll combine creative employer branding with hands-on recruitment to attract and retain top talent. Your storytelling and campaigns will inspire candidates to see Oscar as their next big opportunity, feeding a recruitment funnel that drives business growth.

This role blends creativity, strategy, and execution, offering the opportunity to shape our employer brand while driving the hiring efforts for our Austin, Tampa, and Philadelphia offices. If you're a proactive recruiter, creative thinker, and passionate about building connections, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition:

• Build and maintain talent pipelines for entry-level and experienced roles, ensuring a consistent flow of high-quality candidates.
• Research competitors, talent pools, and market trends to map top talent and refine strategies.
• Conduct initial screening calls, schedule interviews, and provide an exceptional candidate experience.
• Develop and nurture relationships with experienced hires, connecting them with opportunities at Oscar.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to manage offers and onboarding, aligning recruitment efforts with business goals.

1. Employer Branding & Recruitment Funnel:

• Develop and execute branding strategies to position Oscar as a destination employer for sales professionals.
• Create authentic, engaging content that showcases our culture, values, and unique perks.
• Highlight success stories, team achievements, and benefits through social media, events, and campaigns.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure branding efforts translate into measurable recruitment outcomes.

1. Content Creation & Social Media Management:

• Manage and grow our presence on LinkedIn, sharing posts about open roles, team culture, and career growth opportunities.
• Develop multi-channel content strategies, experimenting with platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and podcasts.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Manager to execute video, ad, and creative campaigns that resonate with our target candidates.

1. Events & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Represent Oscar at career fairs, networking events, and industry meetups to attract talent.
• Coordinate hiring days and training group intakes to align with business needs.
• Work closely with senior leaders across offices in Austin, Tampa, and Philadelphia to align recruitment with growth objectives.

1. Innovation & Tools:

• Use tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, SourceWhale, ZoomInfo, and BambooHR to streamline sourcing and recruitment efforts.
• Continuously propose and implement new tools and strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Why Join Oscar?

At Oscar Recruit, we foster a collaborative, high-performance workplace where ambitious people thrive. We are a profitable, growing business with a fun, fulfilling culture that values creativity, collaboration, and achievement.

Here's what makes us stand out:

• Location : A vibrant office in Austin, TX (9th & Congress, 78701) with an open-plan layout designed for collaboration and creativity.
• Work-Life Balance : In-office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM-6 PM (Monday-Thursday), and 8 AM-12 PM on Fridays, for a 40-hour workweek.
• Incredible Perks :
• 20 days PTO, plus free vacation between Christmas and New Year.
• Exciting company trips overseas (recent destinations include Cabo, the Dominican Republic, Vegas, Punta Cana, and Cancun).
• Growth Opportunities :
• Personal Development Plans (PDPs) tailored to your career goals.
• Regular coaching, feedback, and clear paths for promotions and salary increases.
• A growing business where your ideas and contributions have a real impact.

Imagine telling the story of how a candidate joined our team, attended a company trip to Cancun, and used their earnings to buy their first house-all because of the opportunity you helped create.

Compensation & Metrics for Success

• Base Salary : $50,000-$60,000 annually.
• On-Target Earnings (OTE) : +$10,000 in Year 1 through performance-based bonuses tied to measurable recruitment outcomes.
• Key Metrics :
• Weekly social media posts that showcase open roles, team culture, and unique perks.
• Filling training groups for scheduled start dates (e.g., 5 hires by January 27th across Tampa, Austin, and Philadelphia).
• Achieving outreach targets, including LinkedIn InMails, candidate interviews, and meaningful connections.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience : 1+ years of experience in recruitment, staffing, or talent acquisition (desired).
• Ideally, experience sourcing sales professionals or entry-level candidates for recruitment or sales roles.
• Comfortable making phone calls, asking open-ended questions, and selling opportunities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a creative flair.
• Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented with the ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Familiarity with tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM systems (Mercury XRM), and ATS platforms (e.g., BambooHR).
• Video creation or social media expertise is a plus but not required-creative ideas and a willingness to learn are more important.

How to Apply

Are you ready to shape our employer brand and connect top talent with life-changing opportunities? Join us as our Talent Acquisition & Brand Specialist and make an impact on the future of Oscar Recruit. Apply today by following the links or contacting Lee Cohen and show us why you're the creative force we need!

Oscar Associates Limited (US) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.