Recruiting Specialist

ntify and engage qualified candidates for hard-to-fill, niche roles, while also supporting high-volume requisitions through resume review and candidate screening. This role helps deliver a consistent, inclusive candidate experience and supports hiring progress through strong communication, organization, and recruiting operations.

You will report to the Talent Acquisition Manager. This role supports U.S.-based hiring teams and is based in Panama; the role may be remote.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultants and Hiring Managers to support recruiting delivery across hard-to-fill niche roles and high-volume requisitions.

• Perform talent sourcing/talent hunting for hard-to-fill positions, including targeted outreach and talent pool building.

• Perform candidate searches using LinkedIn, Indeed, and other talent sourcing tools; identify and test new tools/resources to expand talent reach beyond standard platforms.

• Conduct candidate phone/Teams screenings for the requisitions you support and provide structured feedback to Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultants and Hiring Managers.

• Support high-volume roles through resume review and pipeline management; maintain accurate requisition/candidate status and documentation in the ATS/CRM.

• Build talent market insight reports (e.g., supply/demand, target companies, skill availability) to inform sourcing strategy with Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultants and Hiring Managers.

• Provide timely communication, updates, and coordination support to Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultants and Hiring Managers to keep searches moving.

• Contribute to inclusive hiring practices and a respectful candidate experience.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 1+ years of relevant experience in recruiting/TA (staffing agency or corporate environment).

• Advanced English level (written and verbal).

• 1+ years of experience in talent sourcing/talent hunting using platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and other sourcing tools.

• Tech and AI savvy; uses multiple resources to identify and engage the right talent and continuously explores new tools.

• Comfort working with performance metrics (e.g., activity, funnel, and time-to-fill measures) to meet expected goals.

• Ability to manage multiple open requisitions in a high-volume environment with strong organization and follow-through.

• Experience screening candidates and partnering with hiring managers throughout the hiring process.

• Working knowledge of recruiting fundamentals (job analysis, qualification alignment, candidate communication, and relationship management).

• Comfort with ATS/CRM systems and common desktop applications; able to quickly learn new recruiting tools and technologies.

• Preferred: Experience supporting hard-to-fill searches and/or high-volume recruiting environments.

Grainger is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.