About Us

Shorelight is reinventing the international education experience for both students and universities. Based in Boston, the company works directly with top-ranked, nonprofit American universities to build innovative programs and high-touch, technology-driven services that help talented students thrive and become global citizens.

Job Overview

The Talent Specialist supports the Talent Acquisition team in a dynamic, global organization experiencing high growth. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented, team player who has superb interpersonal skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a strong customer service ethic. The Talent Specialist works with the Talent Acquisition team to source candidates; manage Shorelight’s applicant tracking system (ATS); schedule interviews; in partnership with other members of the HR team, coordinate administration of Predictive Index and background checks; and generate offer letters.  The Talent Specialist will report to the Director of Talent Acquisition. 

Essential Functions

ATS Management

• Enter all job requisitions into Shorelight’s applicant tracking system (ATS) and post requisitions to all job boards and online platforms
• Serve as functional expert on the ATS and answer related questions from hiring managers and candidates as necessary
• Schedule in-person candidate interviews within the ATS
• Generate offer letters
• Create employee files, assuring accuracy, compliance and confidentiality
• Run various reports in the ATS as required

Administrative Support

• In partnership with other members of the HR team, coordinate administration of Predictive Index
• Manage the background check initiation process and track status of all screenings
• As needed, assist with onsite interviews in the Boston office

Sourcing of Candidates

• Proactively identify top level talent for open positions within Shorelight using Talent Acquisition resources such as the ATS, external job sites, and referrals
• Work with the Talent Acquisition Partners to pipeline candidates for future openings within the company

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of experience in human resources or administrative role
• Strong customer service orientation
• Past experience supporting multiple stakeholders with conflicting needs and timelines
• Experience managing the calendar(s) of others
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Jobvite or another similar applicant tracking system
• 1+ years of sourcing passive candidates
• Experience working with LinkedIn Recruiter

Application Process

To apply for this position, please visit the Shorelight Careers page to submit an application with resume and cover letter.

Background Check Required–Education, Criminal, Identity

Shorelight is an Equal Opportunity Employer