Talent Acquisition Specialist

At Rankings.io, we aren’t just looking for another recruiter—we’re looking for a strategic talent acquisition partner who knows how to sell a vision, attract top-tier professionals, and build lasting relationships with passive talent across the digital marketing, content, and client service landscape. If you love people, storytelling, and the thrill of finding the perfect candidate before they even know they’re looking—you belong here.

Your Mission: Sell Rankings.io to the Best Talent in the Industry

You’ll serve as the face and voice of our employer brand, telling the Rankings.io story and building buzz in the market. Whether it's content writers, sales leaders, account managers, or operations rockstars, your job is to build and manage a bench of high-impact candidates for current and future openings. This role is equal parts headhunter, talent marketer, and culture advocate—with a strong focus on recruitment strategy, pipeline development, and outbound candidate engagement.

Responsibilities

• Own the full-cycle talent acquisition process for key departments including Sales, SEO, Paid Ads, Client Services, and Content.
• Actively source passive candidates using LinkedIn, social platforms, networking, referrals, and creative channels.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline (and bench) of top performers in our niche—people we want even before we need them.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, role nuances, and team dynamics.
• Champion our employer brand—craft compelling outreach messages, sell the value of Rankings.io, and tailor your pitch to each candidate’s motivation.
• Track candidate touchpoints in our ATS, ensuring a white-glove experience from first contact to hire.
• Use data and insights to refine recruiting strategies, measure pipeline health, and improve conversion rates.
• Support company culture initiatives including employee surveys, recognition, and onboarding.

• 5+ years in recruiting or talent acquisition, with proven success headhunting passive talent.
• Experience building candidate pipelines in Sales, Marketing, Client Services, or Content.
• A storyteller’s mindset—you can communicate company culture, career growth, and mission in ways that inspire.
• A hunter’s drive—you thrive in proactive, outbound recruiting and love building relationships.
• Comfortable using an ATS and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Workable, etc.).
• Deep understanding of talent acquisition best practices, market trends, and employer branding.

• Salary range from $65,000 - $75,000 annually
• 100% employer-paid healthcare
• Work remotely from anywhere
• Unlimited PTO
• SIMPLE IRA with 3% company match
• $700 quarterly training stipend
• Culture rooted in growth, trust, and autonomy