Talent Acquisition Specialist (6 month Contract)

Who we are:

Founded in 2010, Semios Group is a leading agricultural technology company helping growers, agronomists, and ag retailers manage over 100 million acres across five countries. Semios pioneered variable-rate pheromone-based mating disruption in orchards and has since expanded into a comprehensive portfolio covering crop protection, water management, frost control, automation, and a leading farm management information system. The Semios Group includes trusted brands such as Semios, Agworld, Altrac, and Greenbook. We continue to drive the next generation of digital agriculture, supporting growers, agronomists and ag retailers in improving sustainability and profitability.

Our innovative work has been recognized with several industry awards, including:

• AgTech Breakthrough – Smart Irrigation Company & Pest Management Solution of the Year
• Thrive Top 50
• Google for Startups Accelerator Cohort
• Global Cleantech Top 100

We know our journey is only achievable by having a great team who shares ideas, tries new things, and learns as we go.

Who you are:

You’re driven by purpose and motivated by work that matters. You’re looking for more than a role, you want to be part of a growing, forward-thinking company solving real-world challenges to improve how farming works, today and for the future. 
You are a skilled and thoughtful recruiter who brings structure, curiosity, and strong partnership to your work. You thrive in fast-paced, growing environments and enjoy solving hiring challenges alongside hiring managers and cross-functional partners. You balance execution with insight, and you care deeply about delivering a high-quality, inclusive candidate experience. You are confident operating independently, influencing through collaboration, and continuously improving how recruiting gets done.

What you will do:

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will report directly to the Manager, Talent Acquisition and you’ll use your  excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills to effectively contribute to the organization's overall talent acquisition objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs, including position requirements, qualifications, and desired skills.
• Provide guidance and support to hiring managers on recruitment best practices, interview techniques, and hiring decisions.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and key stakeholders.
• Use a variety of sourcing channels and recruiting techniques to identify and attract qualified candidates.
• Conduct thorough screening and assessment of applicants, including resume screening, phone interviews, and in-person interviews.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate information in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Extend job offers and negotiate employment terms with selected candidates.
• Conduct references and other background checks.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition to drive continuous improvement in recruitment processes.
• Deliver a high-touch, inclusive, and well-communicated candidate experience from first contact through offer.
• Ensure recruiting processes are followed consistently and fairly across all searches.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve candidate experience, and increase hiring efficiency.

We want you to succeed so you will need:

• Strong knowledge of full-cycle recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection
• Proactive and results-driven mindset with a focus on achieving recruitment targets and delivering high-quality talent
• Proven knowledge recruiting in a high paced tech industry
• Experience partnering closely with hiring managers across multiple functions and levels
• Strong sourcing skills and comfort engaging passive candidates
• Ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously in a fast-moving environment
• Solid understanding of inclusive hiring practices and structured interviewing
• Hands-on experience tracking and using recruiting metrics to improve recruiting effectiveness.
• Clear, professional communication skills with candidates and internal stakeholders
• Proficient working with modern recruiting tools (ATS, scheduling tools, sourcing platforms)
• High integrity, strong judgment, and a collaborative working style

• Degree or Diploma in business administration, human resources or relevant field 
• 3+ years experience in full cycle recruitment within tech, SaaS, or high-growth environments 
• 5+ years total experience if combining tech and non-tech recruitment

Salary range: $35/hr to $43/hr

We publish a salary range to provide transparency and represent the full growth potential of the role; as a result, offers are made based on demonstrated mastery and experience and generally fall near the midpoint.

Why this is the opportunity for you:

• Purposeful Work: Make a global impact by advancing sustainable food production.
• Our People: Work with a fun, collaborative, and supportive team.
• Work Flexibility: Hybrid/remote working arrangements and strong work-life balance culture
• Easy Access: Office location that is convenient via transit and bike paths

At Semios Group, we value the full range of experience and perspectives people bring—not just what’s listed in a job description. If your background is a close match, we encourage you to apply. If you need accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. 

We welcome all applicants regardless of race, gender, orientation, sexual identity, economic class, ability, disability, age, religious beliefs or disbeliefs, or status. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish.