Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)

About DAC

DAC is a worldwide performance media agency that works across the full funnel to drive measurable business impact. Its capabilities include SEO, paid media, creative production, analytics, and local optimization, supported by AI, data, and creative thinking to build connected campaigns for audiences ranging from broad markets to individual store-level locations.

Role Overview

DAC is looking for a contract Talent Acquisition Specialist to support the recruitment team in shaping and executing the company’s hiring strategy. The role covers staffing activities across North America and includes ownership of senior-level and strategic searches, along with recruitment systems, tools, and processes. A major focus of the position is to help the organization stand out in the talent market through modern sourcing methods, social recruiting, and stronger candidate engagement.

What You Will Do

• Source, attract, evaluate, and hire high-caliber candidates.
• Support hiring plans with a long-range view of workforce needs.
• Create and roll out effective sourcing approaches.
• Own recruiting activity for designated roles and searches.
• Track and improve performance against time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and candidate quality targets.
• Build pipelines for mission-critical and repeat hiring needs.
• Partner with P&C leadership to shape the recruiting strategy, including job ad optimization, recruitment marketing channels, job board selection, and campaign planning.
• Share and promote the employee referral program.
• Review current and future staffing requirements against business priorities and help implement talent acquisition plans.
• Use recruiting tools and selection processes to improve efficiency, hiring quality, and the applicant experience.
• Communicate the recruitment process clearly to hiring managers.
• Design sourcing methods that reach non-traditional and diverse candidate communities.
• Help develop and evolve the company’s employer branding approach.
• Take part in networking and community/business activities to strengthen market visibility and professional knowledge.
• Define, monitor, and report hiring metrics for open roles.
• Analyze recruitment, performance, and retention data to identify process improvements.
• Manage outside staffing vendors and candidate submission workflows.
• Contribute to team projects that support talent attraction goals.
• Train hiring managers on interviewing and recruitment best practices.
• Support and follow company values in day-to-day work.
• Handle additional duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of end-to-end recruitment experience.
• Hands-on experience finding both active and passive talent using social platforms, search tools, and job boards.
• Working knowledge of employment laws relevant to the regions where DAC operates.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent background.
• Ability to build trust and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Good business judgment and comfort handling complex situations.
• Highly organized, creative, and outcomes-focused.
• Solid project management capabilities.
• Experience influencing and partnering with senior executives.
• Ability to learn, manage, and train others on applicant tracking systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Work Arrangement

This position follows a hybrid schedule with three in-office days each week. Fully remote work is not available.

Employment Notes

This job description is intended to reflect the general scope and level of the role. Actual responsibilities and qualifications may change depending on the assignment or team.

Equal Opportunity

DAC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, you may contact the company using the email provided in the source posting.

Compensation

Pay is influenced by location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, and contract-specific business needs. The projected total compensation for this role starts at $70,000 and can reach $90,000.