Bilingual talent acquisition specialist

Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist (Mandarin Speaking)

Location: Remote

Employment Type: 6 Month Contract

$35+ Hourly

Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join a fast-paced, high-volume recruitment team. This role is heavily focused on proactive sourcing and headhunting , making it ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, demonstrates strong initiative, and can quickly adapt to changing priorities.

You will collaborate closely with a team of recruiters and partner with Hiring Managers and HR to attract and deliver top talent across a variety of retail store roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume requisition load (up to 100 roles simultaneously) across store-level positions
• Drive proactive sourcing and headhunting strategies using platforms such as , Indeed, university/college job boards, and other sourcing tools
• Conduct outreach to passive candidates, with a focus on university students and early-career talent
• Build, maintain, and nurture strong talent pipelines to support ongoing and future hiring needs
• Partner closely with recruiters, Hiring Managers, and HR to prioritize requisitions and respond to urgent hiring demands
• Manage job postings and oversee full-cycle recruitment activities from sourcing through offer stage
• Lead and participate in weekly status meetings with stakeholders to review hiring progress, metrics, and strategy
• Contribute to recruitment strategy sessions and presentations
• Support ad-hoc recruitment initiatives and special projects as required

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of recruitment experience (in-house or agency)
• 3+ years may be considered with strong agency and headhunting experience
• Proven experience managing high-volume recruitment environments
• Strong background in direct sourcing and headhunting, including experience filling niche or hard-to-fill roles
• Experience recruiting within retail or similar high-volume industries is preferred
• Familiarity with U.S. market dynamics and employment regulations is required
• Experience using ATS platforms (e.g., Workday) is considered an asset

Language Requirements

• English (required)
• Mandarin (strong asset)

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including stakeholder engagement and presentation abilities
• Highly self-motivated, driven, and results-oriented
• Ability to pivot quickly and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong strategic thinking and proactive problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently
• Positive attitude with a strong willingness to learn and grow

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently maintaining organized, efficient workflows while managing a high volume of open requisitions
• Achieving or exceeding hiring targets, time-to-fill, and quality-of-hire expectations
• Building strong, diverse talent pipelines that reduce future hiring lead times
• Establishing credibility and trust with Hiring Managers and stakeholders through effective partnership
• Demonstrating agility by quickly adapting sourcing strategies to meet changing hiring needs
• Delivering a positive and engaging candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
• Contributing ideas and insights that improve recruitment strategies, processes, and outcomes

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