Talent Acquisition Specialist

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We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our North America Talent Acquisition team. This position can be remote, although we have a preference for someone to be attached to one of our offices (Washington D.C., New York, Chicago, Raleigh or West). 

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will play an instrumental role as a strategic recruiting partner, mapping and sourcing candidates and managing the full life-cycle recruitment process for junior-mid level positions and they will also be involved in running our bi-annual intern cohort recruitment. They will manage multiple openings across several practice areas, which requires the ability to juggle priorities, handle ambiguity and communicate at all levels of the firm.  

Responsibilities:

• Manages full life cycle recruiting: maps and sources candidates, conducts phone screen interviews, maintains relationships with candidates throughout the interview process, makes recommendations on hiring decisions, drafts employment agreements, checks candidate references, gathers required documents (visas, education information), and negotiates and prepares offers.
• Partners with business leaders and North America/Global Talent Acquisition team to understand short- and long-term needs across the business to identify passive and active candidates and over time build strong candidate pipelines. 
• Maps, identifies and builds pipelines of talent across key hiring verticals. 
• Expands and leverages external networks; builds relationships with professional groups and educational institutions and promotes APCO employer brand.  
• Ensures a positive candidate experience by conducting hiring manager interview training and maintaining regular contact with candidates throughout their interview process. 
• Supports employer branding activity for the region and contributes to global employer brand initiatives. 
• Partners with Finance, Resourcing and HR team to forecast quarterly and annual hiring needs by office.
• Is a member of the global TA function at APCO and coordinates and collaborates with recruiters in other regions to optimize sourcing, networks and enhance candidate engagement.
• Partners with other team members to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Stays current and proactive in identifying the latest best practices and developments in Talent Acquisition, including appropriate technology and social media tools.

Qualifications: 

• At least three years experience in a recruiting role. 
• Prior experience in a professional services or agency environment is preferred.
• Strong project management experience. Able to map and pipeline talent effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to deploy effective tools and practices to successful talent sourcing and acquisition.
• Proven track record of delivering strong candidates for critical projects/roles.
• Good understanding of behavioral and case interviewing techniques.  
• Strong written and presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and across cultures.
• Collaborative team player who also can work independently, take initiative, and set priorities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit talent, think analytically, and develop creative solutions, especially for difficult candidate searches.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.

Compensation Range

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position at Associate Consultant level (2-3 years’ experience) is between $55,000-$65,000 per year and at Consultant level (3-5 years’ experience) 65,000-75,000 . Full-time employees are also eligible for performance-based bonuses and benefits. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, education, location, and shift.

With our commitment to recruit, hire, promote and retain people who reflect the diverse communities in which we operate, APCO ensures our teams bring the best possible expertise and diverse perspectives to our clients. We embrace diversity of identity, experience and thought, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, national origin, citizenship, native language, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, religion, age, veteran status, neurodivergence, mental or physical disability, medical history, pregnancy, political belief or affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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