Overview

Position: Talent Acquisition SpecialistLocation: Dallas, TXCompany: STRIVE Real EstateSTRIVE is seeking a highly organized and proactive Talent Acquisition Specialistto support the rapid growth of our Texas brokerage team. This role is ideal for a detail-driven, people-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can take ownership of recruiting, onboarding, HR coordination, and internal employee experience initiatives.The PositionThe Talent Acquisition Specialist is a central member of the team responsible for ensuring a seamless candidate experience, maintaining organized recruiting operations, supporting employee lifecycle processes, and upholding STRIVEs culture of excellence. This individual will balance hands-on recruiting coordination, HR administration, relationship management, and ongoing process improvement.The ideal candidate excels at communication, maintains strict attention to detail, and brings a service-oriented, solution-driven mindset to every task. They must be comfortable interacting with senior leadership, managing confidential information, and working independently with minimal supervision.This is a high-visibility role with direct impact on STRIVEs talent pipeline, employee experience, and long-term organizational growth.ResponsibilitiesRecruiting & Talent Coordination Coordinate full-cycle recruiting workflows, including job postings, resume review, initial screenings, interview scheduling, and communication Maintain multi-year candidate pipelines and master recruiting spreadsheets with accuracy and confidentiality Serve as the first point of contact for candidates, ensuring a polished and professional experience Draft job descriptions, update postings, and prepare offer letters Conduct preliminary interviews (in-person and virtual) and assess candidate fit Report recruiting status and pipeline updates during leadership meetings Manage job listing accounts (LinkedIn, Handshake, Indeed, and others)University Relations Act as STRIVEs primary contact for universities, student groups, and faculty Coordinate all logistics for career fairs, campus recruiting events, and presentations Build and maintain relationships with Real Estate and Finance Clubs Manage STRIVEs annual university recruiting calendar and participation strategyHR Operations & Employee Experience Support onboarding by entering new hire information, preparing documents, and overseeing compliance steps Assist with internal HR documentation and personnel files Coordinate internal celebrations including promotions, birthdays, milestones, and company awards Research, fact-find, and prepare materials for meetings and HR initiatives Assist with payroll coordination (ADP, 1099s, W-2s)Administrative & Operational Support Field and respond to incoming communications through LinkedIn, Handshake, and email Schedule meetings, calls, events, and manage calendar conflicts with proactive follow-up Coordinate handoffs to appropriate departments and ensure smooth internal workflows Oversee office supply ordering, computer procurement, and inventory needs Manage company insurance policy updates and renewals Attend and support major company events as neededRequirements Bachelors degree 5+ years of executive-level coordination, HR support, or recruiting experience Proven customer service and conflict-resolution skills Experience supporting general HR functions (5+ years preferred) Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word Advanced experience with both Mac and PC environments Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to coordinate events, group activities, and internal engagement initiatives Experience with budgeting and expense management High integrity, professionalism, and ability to handle confidential information Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities at once Positive, proactive, can-do attitude with a solutions-focused mindset