Talent Acquisition Specialist - 6 Month Temporary Position

About the role:

As a Temporary Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be involved in the full-cycle recruitment process across all departments. You are someone that can recruit various skill sets including marketing, sales, and operations but is also very well-versed in technical recruiting as our engineering team is a critical component to our company’s future growth plans.

About us:

Founded in 2005, 8am™ (formerly AffiniPay) is the professional business platform built to help legal, accounting, and other client-focused professionals run stronger, more profitable businesses. Today, more than 250,000 professionals across the U.S. trust 8am to help them work smarter, serve clients better, and unlock their full potential. We have been recognized as one of Inc 5000’s fastest growing companies in the U.S. for 13 years in a row, and as a result, our teams continue to grow as well!

Essential Functions & Responsibilities 

• Help manage full-cycle recruitment process for all teams at AffiniPay
• Source and identify active and passive candidates by reviewing applications, contacting passive candidates, and attending recruiting/networking events
• Manage candidates in process by screening applications, scheduling and coordinating interviews, gathering feedback, and communicating effectively with candidates in order to provide them with the best candidate experience
• Communicate effectively with the interview team to ensure preparedness during the interview process
• Effectively educate candidates on AffiniPay and available opportunities; facilitate a positive and impactful experience
• Maintain applicant tracking data and report on hiring results and recruitment metrics
• Organize and participate in onsite and offsite recruitment events
• Provide administrative support as needed

Requirements

• 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in an agency or corporate setting
• 1+ years experience recruiting technical roles
• Ability to qualify a candidate and understand what each candidate brings to the table, as well as connect that candidate with the right opportunity 
• A track record of subject matter expertise, strong work ethic, integrity, and proven organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to take initiative and build strong, productive relationships
• Self-motivated and focused on properly prioritizing your workload 
• Proven track record delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Dependability and interest in working in a team-oriented environment
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve workflows, enhance decision-making, or drive innovation.
• This position is located in Austin, Texas

Why 8am

At 8am, our culture is shaped by the people who bring it to life every day. Together, we build a company rooted in continuous learning, genuine community, holistic wellness, and meaningful engagement—values that empower us as individuals and unite us as a team. Our culture is grounded in our core values: Work Smart, Win Fast; Outshine Ordinary, and We Find a Way. These values drive how we serve our customers and work with each other in a collaborative, inspiring, and empowering environment, every day.

Security advisory

Our hiring teams at 8am are dedicated to recruiting top talent that share our passion for serving the professional services industry through innovative financial technology.  As such, our Talent Acquisition Team only follows legitimate hiring practices.  We will always communicate with our candidates using emails with the 8am domain and will never ask for sensitive/personal data during the application process.  All interviews take place over phone call, Zoom/Google Meet or in person.  All offers are communicated verbally by our Talent Acquisition Specialists with a written offer letter as a follow up.