Talent Acquisition Specialist

Overview

Talascend is currently seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist for a contract opportunity with our client in Reston, Virginia
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• Sources, screens, and interviews candidates for a variety of positions, complying with company policy and government regulatory guidelines
• Analyzes resumes for relevant skills, knowledge, and qualifications, conducts screening interviews, assists managers with interviews, tests and ranks candidates, extends offers, and provides feedback to unsuccessful candidates
• Works with managers to create appropriate requisitions and ads (e.g., developing job descriptions, posting on internal and external sites, providing specifications to external recruiting agencies, etc.)
• Represents the organization at employment fairs, participates in campus recruiting activities, and/or builds sourcing pipelines/networks for targeted talent pools
• Lead full life-cycle recruitment for regional and business specific positions including sourcing, pre-screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation
• Develops talent prospects into active candidates through effective candidate engagement and evaluation
• Provides strategic guidance and advice to business leaders and other stakeholders on talent market and search strategies
• Identifies and builds relationships with diversity talent in the industry
• Maintains and updates the Applicant Tracking System with timely and accurate candidate status information
• Achieves staffing objectives by recruiting and evaluating job candidates; advising managers; and managing relocations
• Establishes recruiting requirements by studying organization plans and objectives and meeting with managers to discuss needs

• Bachelor's degree and 5-8 years of experience OR 9-12 years of relevant work experience with a High School Diploma

• Prior experience using passive recruiting techniques
• Knowledge of recruitment best practices
• Knowledge of various applicant tracking systems and technology
• Proven record of high personal initiative
• Strategic thinker that is also able to delve into the detail to deliver
• Ability to professionally interface with all levels of the organization and influence without authority
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and use good judgment in setting and delivering individual priorities
• Ability to function effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Able to identify key external trends and benchmarks and translate those into business action
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.