Talent Acquisition Specialist

Cook Group

Talent Acquisition Specialist managing full cycle recruitment for specialized positions at Cook Medical. Collaborating with hiring managers and ensuring compliance with employment laws.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeBloomington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruiting, including proactive sourcing and candidate pipeline development, while ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations. Proficient in leveraging Applicant Tracking Systems and recruiting metrics to enhance hiring processes and candidate experiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle RecruitingTalent AcquisitionApplicant Tracking Systems (ATS)Regulated Industry RecruitingEmployment Law Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Proactive SourcingCandidate Pipeline DevelopmentRecruiting MetricsCompensation Philosophy KnowledgeInterviewing Best Practices

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCandidate Experience Management

Tools & Technologies

LinkedIn RecruiterBoolean SearchMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

EEOADAOFCCPFLSAMedical Device RecruitingPharmaceutical RecruitingManufacturing Recruiting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manages full-cycle recruiting for leadership, professional, technical, and specialized roles - from intake through offer and onboarding.
Partners with hiring managers to define role requirements, candidate profiles, hiring timelines, and selection strategies.
Advises hiring managers on market trends, interviewing best practices, candidate evaluation, and compliant hiring decisions.
Coordinates candidate interviews and extends verbal and written offers in partnership with HR leadership, HR Business Partners, and Compensation.
Manages pre-employment background checks and other screening requirements per Cook Medical policy.
Develops and executes sourcing strategies to identify and attract qualified talent through direct sourcing, referrals, professional networks, and talent communities.
Builds and maintains talent pipelines for hard-to-fill and future hiring needs.
Champions Cook Medical's brand and delivers a consistently positive candidate experience across all interactions, sourcing activities, and recruitment materials.
Represents Cook Medical at career fairs, networking events, and university partnerships, and contributes to recruitment marketing content to build brand awareness.
Ensures recruitment activities comply with Cook Medical policies and applicable employment laws and regulations, including EEO, ADA, FLSA, and OFCCP requirements.
Maintains accurate candidate and requisition data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and leverages recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, source of hire, and pipeline conversion rates, to inform hiring decisions and continuous improvement efforts.
Contributes to the development and continuous improvement of Talent Acquisition processes, tools, training materials, and best practices to drive consistency, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
5+ years of talent acquisition, recruiting, or closely related HR experience, including demonstrated experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle, proactive sourcing, and candidate pipeline development.
Knowledge and Skills and/or Abilities: Experience recruiting in a regulated industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, manufacturing) strongly preferred.
Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search).
Strong knowledge of applicable employment laws including EEO, ADA, OFCCP, and FLSA.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain candidate pipelines for complex, senior, or niche roles.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to represent Cook Medical's brand professionally.
Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Working knowledge of compensation philosophy and pay structures preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful work & strong values: Contribute to improving patient care globally in a company known for high ethical standards and integrity.
Competitive rewards & security: Competitive, performance-related compensation and benefits that support your health and financial wellbeing.
Flexibility & time off: Paid time off, holidays, and hybrid or remote work options for many jobs, where possible.
Growth & development: Learning opportunities, educational assistance, and development programs to help you grow your skills and career.
Wellbeing & community: Health and wellness initiatives, social activities, and community engagement that help you feel connected and supported.