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Talent Acquisition Specialist

Fairfax Water
4 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Morin Building, Virginia, United States
$79,612.20 - $130,423 USD yearly

Description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for leading the full recruitment life cycle to achieve business objectives. This job plans, develops, and coordinates, all day-to-day recruitment activities to attract a diverse pool of qualified talent while working closely with hiring managers to understand organization needs, and ensure a positive experience.

Examples of Duties

  • Develop and implement strategies to attract talent.
  • Advises hiring managers and senior leadership, helping to define success profiles and make informed, data-driven decisions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to attract and retain talent to achieve organizational goals and initiatives.
  • Analyzes metrics and feedback to assess the effectiveness of talent acquisition campaigns and adjust strategies accordingly.
  • Monitors industry trends and market activity to identify opportunities for proactive talent acquisition initiatives.
  • Responsible for talent process from cradle to grave.
  • NOTE: ย Position is 100% on site - no telework.

Typical Qualifications

  • A bachelorโ€™s degree or equivalent education and experience, plus 5 -7 years of working experience in talent acquisition and/or human resources.
  • Extensive experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), experience with NEOGOV preferred
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and other desktop applications as necessary.ย 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Meticulous attention to detail is mandatory and excellent follow-up skills
  • Thorough experience maintaining complex records, assembling and organizing data and preparing reports from such data.
  • Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public.ย 
  • Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) Preferred.
  • Must pass a controlled substance (drug) test for employment.