Talent Acquisition Specialist

Role Summary

Hybrid or based out of the Philadelphia, PA headquarters. As the sole full-time recruiter, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will be the hands-on driver of Cabaletta Bio’s growing Crew, managing the full-cycle recruiting process—from sourcing and engaging candidates to coordinating interviews and delivering a smooth, positive experience. You’ll work closely with hiring managers to keep searches moving efficiently and help refine and improve recruiting processes as we scale. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, this is a great opportunity to build foundational recruiting practices today while growing your impact as the company continues to expand.

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle recruiting for assigned roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing coordination, and offers support.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and provide updates throughout the recruitment process.
• Source and engage candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and other approved channels.
• Maintain accurate and timely candidate data within the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts by applying consistent and inclusive recruiting practices.
• Coordinate interview logistics, schedule candidates and hiring teams, and ensure a smooth end-to-end hiring experience.
• Communicate regularly with candidates to provide updates, answer questions, and ensure a positive experience.
• Assist with posting jobs, managing vendor interactions, and maintaining recruiting tools and platforms.
• Track basic recruiting metrics (e.g., candidate pipeline status, time-to-fill) and share updates with HR leadership.
• Support process improvements that enhance the efficiency and consistency of the recruitment process.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, preferably in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences.
• Familiarity with ATS systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and sourcing tools.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Ability to partner effectively with hiring managers, understanding role needs and aligning on search strategies.
• Strong customer-service mindset with a commitment to a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Comfort operating as a hands-on, independent recruiter while staying highly collaborative with the broader HR team.
• Team-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn and grow in the talent acquisition field.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgment when handling sensitive candidate and employee information.