Talent Acquisition Specialist

Overview : The Talent Acquisition Specialist position supports recruitment activities for project and department positions on the west coast and central U.S. locations, and collaborates in recruitment activities across the HR regional teams as assigned. Primary Responsibilities : Sources passive candidates through networking, cold calling, complex internet searches and research. Sources active candidates from on-line databases, contact lists, internal databases, and employee referrals. Engages with active and passive talent and connects them to current job opportunities, executing recruitment strategies that produce a diverse slate of candidates, evaluating applicants and submitting qualified candidates for hiring manager review. Markets open positions via the company's career page, job boards and social media platforms and networking databases as needed to fill vacancies. Develops extensive pipeline candidate pools to fill current and potential needs. Responds to candidate inquiries and communicates with candidates/new hires (phone and email) throughout recruitment and employment offer processes. Develops job descriptions with FLSA analysis and maintains company job descriptions in collaboration with managers and HRBPs, and in line with HR procedures. Collaborates with HRBPs to ensure the recruiting function is compliant with all applicable regulations: AAP, OFCCP, EEO, etc. Collaborates with HR team members in execution of talent acquisition strategies, and necessary backup for other HR staff members and to provide optimal HR support to internal and external customers. Supports the HRBP/Supervisor in the organization of teambuilding events for the Fairfax office as assigned, such as holiday celebrations, quarterly meetings, and annual picnic. Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A Education and/or Experience : Bachelor's degree in human resources management or a related field, or equivalent education, training and experience. 3 years of recruiting experience. 1 years of experience sourcing/recruiting cleared openings (Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI) is strongly preferred. Experience recruiting personnel in technology or security fields is preferred, i.e. recruitment of Security Technicians, Security Application Engineers, Cyber-Security positions, PSIM Integrators, TSCM Inspectors, TEMPEST Certified technicians and other positions within the electronic security industry. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to pick up the phone and make calls - cold, warm, and hot, developing and maintaining long term candidate relationships. Must be well-versed in social media recruitment methods, with the ability to utilize various social platforms including LinkedIn. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other management staff, employees, and the general public. Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form. Must be proficient with Microsoft Suite of products including, Word, Excel, Access and E-mail business software. Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, organizational skills, and an ability to manage multiple complex projects at one time. Must be able to work with a sense of "controlled urgency". Certificates, Licenses, Registrations : None Security Clearance: N/A Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. Work Environment: General office environment. Some travel both domestically and internationally required based on business demands. PI8f3e0abd376d-6794