Talent Acquisition Specialist

United Wholesale Mortgage - Pontiac, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Pontiac, MI

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist at United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) is responsible for managing the full cycle of recruiting in-house. This includes job posting management, candidate sourcing, conducting interviews, and onboarding new hires. The role requires proactive collaboration with hiring leaders to meet specific hiring needs and ensure a cultural fit within teams. The specialist will also maintain communication with candidates throughout the hiring process to enhance their experience and anticipate future talent needs.

Responsibilities

• Owning the assessment of all resumes submitted for specific hiring roles.
• Reviewing resumes for requirements and conducting phone interviews.
• Delivering resumes and phone screen notes to hiring leaders for further steps.
• Administering assessments for specific roles as required.
• Drafting new hire paperwork and coordinating with the team to send out offer letters.
• Identifying and using creative sourcing techniques to locate candidates.
• Networking at events to attract passive candidates.
• Supporting recruiting through campus relations and partnerships.
• Partnering closely with hiring leaders to provide updates on open roles.
• Demonstrating a thorough understanding of UWM's brand and ensuring candidates are a culture and technical fit.
• Building relationships with candidates to enhance the hiring experience.

Requirements

• Associates degree in HR, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of recruiting experience (either 3rd party or Corporate Recruiting).
• Ability to discern information from candidate interviews and make confident hiring decisions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong adaptability to changes as needed.
• Familiarity with CMS software, candidate assessments, and behavioral/skill-based interviews.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
• Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
• Adoption reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid training and career development
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Mortgage discount and area business discounts
• Free membership to a large fitness center with exercise classes
• Wellness area with in-house primary-care physician, massage therapist, and hair salon
• Gourmet cafeteria with homemade meals
• Convenience store with healthy snacks
• In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
• Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi