Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Kinective

Kinective is a dynamic and fast-growing company dedicated to transforming intelligent banking for over 4,000 financial institutions nationwide. Our platform connects innovative tools, delivers real-time data, and enhances operations in banks and credit unions. We foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous growth where novel ideas are welcomed and individual development is valued as much as company success.

Role Overview

The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a critical role in driving Kinective's growth by managing the full recruitment lifecycle. This position partners with hiring managers and stakeholders to attract and hire top talent, ensuring that teams have the right people to deliver outstanding results for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with hiring managers and business leaders to clarify hiring needs, role requirements, and timelines.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment including requisition intake, job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer management, and hire closure.
• Develop targeted recruiting strategies aligned with business priorities, market trends, and talent availability.
• Actively source candidates through platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, employee referrals, networking, and talent communities.
• Maintain momentum across requisitions by following up on next steps, collecting feedback, and escalating issues as necessary.
• Ensure clear alignment among hiring teams about expectations, processes, candidate profiles, and decision deadlines.
• Provide candidates with a professional and positive experience through timely communications and organized processes.
• Keep recruiting systems and documentation accurate and up to date, demonstrating strong attention to detail.
• Analyze recruitment data and candidate pipelines to identify improvement opportunities and report progress to stakeholders.
• Support initiatives to enhance Kinective’s employer brand and streamline recruiting processes.

Success Criteria

• Active management and steady progress of requisitions without delays or lapses in responsibility.
• Continuous, clear, and proactive communication with hiring managers throughout the recruiting process.
• Providing candidates with an organized, responsive, and professionally branded recruitment experience.
• Accurate recording and updating of recruiting workflows and documentation.
• Prompt gathering of interview feedback, decisions, and maintaining recruitment momentum.
• Consistent execution with sound judgment, reliability, and thorough follow-through.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in full-cycle recruitment, ideally within SaaS, fintech, or similarly fast-paced sectors.
• Demonstrated success managing end-to-end recruiting processes and achieving hiring targets.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruitment tools; familiarity with Paylocity is advantageous.
• Skill in sourcing passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, and other direct sourcing methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines, maintain process momentum, and follow through effectively.
• Knowledge of employment law, recruiting compliance standards, and hiring best practices.
• Experience supporting diversity and inclusive hiring initiatives preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary range: $73,300 to $90,400, based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. Most offers fall within this range but not always at the maximum.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible paid time off, 11 company holidays, generous parental and caregiver leave.
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company contributions.
• Wellness programs and professional development opportunities.

Additional Information

This role is located onsite in Gilbert, AZ. Sponsorship opportunities are not available for this position.