{"id":1373563,"url":"https://alion.io/job/dac-group-talent-acquisition-specialist-contract","title":"Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)","company":{"id":1795921,"name":"DAC group","domain":"dacgroup.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/dacgroup","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":95,"open_postings":28,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":79,"computed_at":"2026-11-05T05:54:30Z"}},"role":"HR","role_family":"HR","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"contractor","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["New York, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":70000,"max":90000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":90000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-07-23T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-07-23","last_verified_at":"2026-11-05T09:54:57Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":105,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":0,"flags":["company_stale"],"days_open":105},"description":"Move Your Career Forward with DAC as a Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)\nWho We Are\nWe are DAC-a global full-funnel performance media agency dedicated to delivering transformative results. With expertise spanning SEO, paid media, creative production, analytics, and local optimization, we combine the brightest minds with innovative technology to deliver seamless, forward-thinking strategies. Powered by AI, data, and creative ingenuity, we deliver integrated campaigns that engage customers at every touchpoint-from global audiences to individual store locations.\nJob Description:\nThe Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract) will act as the incumbent within the recruitment team to help drive the vision and execution surrounding all aspects of the talent acquisition function. This individual will provide content expertise for all company-wide staffing efforts, including processes, systems and tools. The role is accountable for managing specific staffing throughout North America. This includes leading senior and strategic searches, and all hiring systems and processes for the company. A critical accountability will center on developing strategies that differentiate the organization from the competition with a focus on new technologies including social recruiting, sourcing platforms, and candidate engagement.\nThe key objectives of the role:\nResponsible for sourcing, attracting, selecting and hiring top talent in the market. \nEnsure that staffing needs are being met with a long-term strategy in mind \nDevise and implement sourcing strategies \nPosition Accountabilities:\nSourcing:\nDirect accountability for recruiting activities for specific roles at DAC. \nDrives recruitment activities and ensures strong performance on time to fill, cost per hire, and quality of candidates. \nBuilds talent pipelines for critical and recurring roles. \nWorks with Director P&C and Manager, Talent Acquisition to develop the recruitment strategy. This may include job posting optimization, recruiting marketing channel development, job board procurement, digital and non-digital employment marketing, comprehensive recruitment campaign planning, talent planning, etc. \nCommunicate employee referral program for leads \nCandidate Experience/Employer Branding:\nWorks with Director P&C and Manager, Talent Acquisition to assess current and future staffing needs against the business strategy and develop implementation of appropriate talent acquisition strategies & plans \nLeverages recruiting and selection processes & tools to drive efficiency, improve quality of hires, and ensure optimal candidate experience \nEnsures that a sound recruitment process is communicated to the hiring managers \nDevelops and oversees innovative sourcing strategies to attract talent from non-traditional and/or diverse talent pools (ie tradeshow lists, niche networking sites, etc) \nIn conjunction with the Director P&C, responsible for the development and evolution of the company’s employment branding strategy and tools. \nActively participates in networking groups and other business and community programs to increase presence, network and skill knowledge. \nAnalysis and Reporting:\nDefines, tracks and reports key hiring metrics for all positions. \nCompiles, analyzes, and utilizes data relating to recruiting, performance, and retention; works with Director P&C to identify opportunities to improve processes and procedures. \nVendor Management:\nManage all external staffing vendors and processes for resume/applicant submission. \nOther:\nParticipates in various projects within the team to support the attraction of top talent \nProvides training to hiring managers on effective interviewing and recruitment practices for DAC \nSupports and adheres to DAC’s core values \nOther duties as assigned \nPreferred Requirements:\n Minimum of 2 years of full cycle recruitment experience. In-depth experience sourcing active and passive candidates including the use of social media, search engines and job boards. \nKnowledge of relevant employment laws within jurisdictions DAC operates. \nExcellent communication skills \nBachelor’s degree or equivalent \nAbility to build strong relationships at all levels and alignment to business priorities. \nStrong business acumen and ability to manage complexity \nInnovative, organized and results oriented \nProven and effective project management skills \nProven ability to influence and partner with senior level executives \nAbility to learn, administer, and train others on Applicant Tracking System technology \nProficient with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) \nHow We Work\nThis role requires three in-office days per week. Remote work is not available for this position.\nThis description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. DAC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, state, or municipal law. If you require an accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please reach out to .\nSalary at DAC is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. 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