Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Reporting to: Director, Talent Acquisition

Department: People & Culture

Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)

Position Summary

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Talent Acquisition Specialist who is passionate about delivering a great candidate experience while also playing an active role in building our talent pipelines. This role combines coordination excellence with hands-on sourcing to help us attract and hire top talent.

As part of the Talent Acquisition team, you’ll manage scheduling and logistics for interviews, support hiring managers throughout the process, manage new hire onboarding, proactively identify and engage potential candidates across a variety of roles, and contribute to the company’s employer branding and talent marketing efforts. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to grow their career in talent acquisition while having a direct impact on how we bring great people into the company.

Key Responsibilities

1. Candidate Experience & Stakeholder Management

• Manage interview scheduling, candidate communications, and logistics across multiple time zones.
• Ensure candidates have a smooth, professional, and positive experience from application to first day.
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to ensure timely feedback and process alignment.

2. Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, networking, and other creative channels.
• Build and maintain talent pools for key roles and future hiring needs.
• Conduct initial outreach and pre-screen conversations with potential candidates.

3. New Hire Onboarding

• Support pre-boarding activities, including background checks, worker authorization, and paperwork coordination.
• Partner with P&C and hiring managers to create a welcoming first-day experience for new employees.
• Coordinate orientation schedules, technology/equipment requests, and introductions.
• Serve as a friendly point of contact for new hires, ensuring they feel supported throughout their transition into the company.

4. Employer Branding & Talent Marketing

• Manage and grow the company’s presence on platforms like LinkedIn and Glassdoor to attract top talent.
• Collaborate with Marketing/Creative and People & Culture teams to create engaging content that showcases company culture, employee stories, and open opportunities.
• Track and analyze employer branding efforts to continuously improve engagement and reach.

5. Process & Systems

• Maintain accurate data in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Support reporting on hiring metrics and pipeline activity.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency and candidate experience.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in recruiting coordination, HR, or related roles.
• Hands-on experience sourcing candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, or similar tools.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to partner with executive admins to coordinate interview logistics for leadership positions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative, can-do attitude and genuine interest in building strong relationships.
• Comfort with ATS platforms (e.g., UKG) is a plus.

Benefits

• 50% Discount on GCC trips
• Robust healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and flex spending accounts
• 401k Retirement Savings account, with company match
• Generous Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays throughout the year
• Early release summer Fridays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Discounted auto and renters’ insurance
• Volunteer and philanthropy opportunities to give back in Boston and where we travel
• Casual dress code every day

About Us

Grand Circle Corporation is the leader in international travel, adventure and discovery for Americans aged 50+. Headquartered in Boston MA, and with more than 45 offices globally, more than two million Americans have traveled with our award-winning travel brands: Grand Circle Cruise Line, Overseas Adventure Travel and Grand Circle Travel.

To learn more, please visit our websites at www.gct.com, www.oattravel.com and www.grandcirclefoundation.com.