Talent Acquisition Specialist

Overview

Defense Shipbuilding client seeking TA or recruiters (no sales) to help support their mass staffing needs in Newport News, VA

Minimum 12 month contract, extension/conversion possible not guaranteed.

US Citizenship is required, no exceptions.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

• Conducts interviews to recruit prospective employees and refers job applicants to specific job openings. Evaluates employment factors such as job experience, education and training, skills, knowledge and abilities, physical and personal qualifications, and other data pertinent to classification, selection, and referral.
• Prepares rating on applicants, makes recommendations on starting salaries, and provides applicants with information on the company.
• May administer tests and interpret results, check references, arrange transportation of selected applicants, extend formal job offers, work with outside agencies and vendors, etc.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced recruiting environment (not full-desk)
• Must be able to meet monthly hiring quotas for various trades departments
• Must be okay with interviewing applicants all-day (via phone or face to face)
• Must be able to work in cubicle environment
• Microsoft Office
• Sourcing and/or recruiting, ability to work in fast pace environment, good demeanor (professional, patient)

Will this assignment require travel? Possibly for local job fairs. Nothing outside of a 40 mile radius.

• 3 Years with Bachelor's Degree in related field;
• 1 year of relevant professional experience with a Master's Degree