Talent Acquisition Specialist

Duration: 3+ months contract (with possible extension or conversion to FTE)
Hybrid schedule
Job Description:

• Client is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) to join its Talent Acquisition team.
• As a member of our team, you will be responsible for executing the company's recruiting strategy to meet current and upcoming hiring needs.
• This position is expected to primarily recruit for vacancies within the Client Virginia business segment, but may also assist in filling jobs in other areas.

Responsibilities:

• Partners closely with HR Business Engagement and business leadership to develop and execute a cost-effective recruiting strategy that is consistent with business goals.
• Collaborates with management to understand their staffing needs, business issues and job requirements.
• Utilizes numerous sourcing channels (internal and/or external) to develop an appropriate qualified and diverse candidate pool.
• Ensures that all recruitment and selection efforts are consistent with all relevant policies and are fully compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
• Utilizes electronic databases to source for candidates, evaluates and screens candidates, conducts phone interviews, works with Employee Resource Center to schedule face-to-face interviews and testing, if applicable; works with HR Business Engagement and hiring manager to develop appropriate offers and follows up with unsuccessful candidates.
• Ensures the maintenance of accurate and concise records and reports concerning all phases of the recruitment process.
• Works with HR Business Engagement to coordinate various matters in relation to recruitment.
• Counsels hiring managers on issues such as recruiting trends, industry best practice and diversity.
• May be involved with relationship strategy and recruiting from colleges and universities, technical and vocational schools, military institutions and job fairs.
• May be involved with pre-employment testing processes, administration of relocation policy and staffing systems requirements.
• Keeps abreast of current practices related to recruiting and staffing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of recruiting experience, which includes full cycle recruiting and/or sourcing. (A Master's degree can count towards one year of experience; A partial year of six months or more will be rounded up to one year of experience).
• Specific knowledge, skills, abilities and experience include:

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient personal computer skills and in-depth knowledge of Microsoft applications and applicant tracking systems (Success Factors, Taleo, Kenexa ICIMS or other related systems).
• Knowledge of company organizational structures.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting techniques, employment policies and procedures and applicable regulations.
• Knowledge of company and HR policies, programs and information systems (SAP) is preferred.
• Possess strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.