Talent Acquisition Specialist

Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst II

Hiring Range: $70,310 - $114,254

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Culpeper District Complex

Agency Website: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Join the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), where the use of imagination and innovation in talent acquisition strategies is one of our keys to success As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a crucial role in identifying talent to fill current and future roles within our organization, building relationships within the community to support talent pipelines, and drive progress across the Commonwealth of Virginia.​

​This opportunity is based in the Culpeper District and as a member of the Human Resources team, you will contribute to the growth of a successful and dynamic District by attracting, retaining and developing diverse talent from the communities in which we live and support. Upon learning the business of VDOT and understanding the needs of your customers, the selected candidate will quickly assume responsibility for attracting highly skilled talent for the entire Culpeper District.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
Collaborating with other HR professionals by executing talent acquisition services through focused efforts on broad market outreach, partnership and consultation with hiring managers and other organizational leaders; be directly involved in all phases of the talent acquisition program such as sourcing, screening, interviewing.

Conduct training on interviewing & selection procedures, engaging in various talent outreach responsibilities to include career fairs, active and passive candidate outreach, and develop broad talent networks to support current and future talent pipelines.

Build and maintain a database of applicants and skill sets for current and future needs, generate reports and data to assist with hiring needs and challenges, collaborate with HR Consultants and Workforce Development to ensure effective onboarding in order to maximize new hire success; and demonstrate extensive experience effectively utilizing all types of social networking and recruiting platforms.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated success with candidate recruitment across multiple disciplines; experience in utilizing traditional and non-traditional recruiting techniques.
• Ability to develop strategies to improve customer services, program efficiency and effectiveness, and function as a team member with other HR staff.
• Ability to analyze data and reach conclusions which are logical and legally supportable, and counsel and advise managers and employees in the resolution of HR issues.
• Strong skills in use of computers using MS software, web-based applications and automated HRIS systems.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices of talent sourcing, recruiting, screening, selecting, hiring and on-boarding job candidates.
• Working knowledge of human resources functional areas and business practices.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and innovative environment.
• Ability to develop and execute creative and advanced sourcing strategies to identify the talent necessary (active and passive candidates) to meet business goals and sustain robust candidate pipelines.
• Knowledge of full life cycle recruiting process.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, with hiring managers, prospects, applicants, employees, colleagues and external partners.

Additional Considerations

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or PHR, SPHR desired.
• A combination of training, experience or education in Data Analytics, Human Resources, Business, Communications, Marketing Research or related field desired.
• Recruitment or candidate sourcing experience within a similar fast-paced environment. Full life cycle recruiting experience desired.
• Several years of experience in sourcing and social media recruiting using applications.
• Ability to operate within a matrix-managed organization and ability to adapt quickly to public sector HR operations.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.​

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and/or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. ​

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance, benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.​

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.​

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: https://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.​

Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.​

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants” at http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

​In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.​

Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth’s telework policy.​

This position is designated as essential to emergency operations and may be required to work outside of normal work hours, on weekends and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations to ensure the safety of the traveling public.

Contact Information

Name: Jill Guice

Phone: -

Email: jill.guice@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.