Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist – Connect Top Talent with Opportunity

 

We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist who is passionate about creating a positive candidate experience. In this role, you'll guide candidates through the hiring process, build meaningful relationships, and keep top talent engaged every step of the way. Through effective communication and coordination, you'll help ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee while supporting the organization's continued growth.

The Company:

Biehl & Co. is a trusted maritime services and ship agency company with over a century of experience supporting shipowners & operators, charters, and cargo interests. The company provides comprehensive port and vessel services, including ship agency, logistics coordination, and operational support, delivering reliable and professional solutions across major U.S. Gulf and East Coast ports.

Location of Position:

Houston, TX

The Position:

We are seeking a proactive and resourceful Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across our multiple growing maritime organizations. This role plays a critical part in attracting top talent, developing innovative sourcing strategies, and partnering closely with hiring leaders to meet evolving workforce needs. The ideal candidate is highly organized, relationship-driven, and passionate about creating exceptional candidate experiences while connecting top talent with opportunities that support organizational growth, operational success, and a strong company culture.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for high-volume positions across our multiple growing maritime organizations.
• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to attract, engage, and connect top talent with career opportunities.
• Identify, screen, interview, and successfully hire 15-20+ candidates per month.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates to maintain engagement and communication.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and operational leaders to understand workforce needs, hiring priorities, and position requirements.
• Coordinate interviews, facilitate feedback collection, and manage offer presentation, negotiations, and pre-employment requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate and requisition data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Monitor recruiting metrics and provide regular pipeline updates and hiring recommendations to hiring leaders.
• Ensure all pre-employment screenings, onboarding requirements, and compliance steps are completed prior to start dates.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines to support current and future workforce needs.
• Continuously evaluate and improve recruiting processes to enhance efficiency, candidate experience, and quality of hire.
• Promote the organizations' culture and employment brand while helping attract talent that supports long-term organizational growth and operational success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• 5-7 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably supporting high-volume hiring for skilled trades, blue-collar, or workforce personnel.

• Hands-on experience utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment technologies.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter, industry networks, competitor research, and proactive outreach strategies to build and maintain talent pipelines.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and process improvement skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, maintain candidate engagement, and deliver exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Why Should You Apply?

• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off
• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Join a collaborative and supportive culture where your ideas are valued, your contributions directly impact hiring success, and your expertise helps shape the future of our growing maritime workforce.
• Partner with hiring leaders to attract top talent, build strong candidate pipelines, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience that supports organizational growth and long-term success.

Interested?

• Apply today and let us know why you would be a great fit for our Talent Acquisition Specialist position!

 

Biehl & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected status established by federal, state, or local laws.