Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

$40.00/hr - $45.00/hr

Duration – 12+ months contract position, with the possibility of extension

Shift Time – 1 week M-F other week M-Th

• As a Senior Technical Recruiter, you will lead the effort in delivering high quality candidates for client hiring needs.
• You will be responsible for advancing the clients brand across numerous markets in professional communities, while guiding hiring managers and candidates through Client selection process.
• The successful candidate will perform full life cycle recruiting by building excellent relationships with hiring managers, candidates and the entire cients community.
• You will have the opportunity to exercise a wide degree of creativity in generating new candidate leads, influence the near and long-term recruiting vision and increase your business acumen.

• Meet with hiring managers to complete intake meetings to ensure an understanding of job duties, job responsibilities, and required/desired skills to ensure timely hiring and robust sourcing strategies that will attract the best and the brightest in our industry.
• Partner with sourcing team members to develop additional candidates via new sourcing strategies for hard to fill roles.
• Review resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience and knowledge in relation to position requirements.
• Pre‑screen candidates using behavioral interviewing techniques.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients' leaders and other HR team members to create a partnership that yields success, predictable results and credibility.
• Provide complete, accurate, and inspiring information to candidates about the company and position.
• Extend offers of employment to selected candidates under the direction of the hiring managers and within the guidelines of client's compensation policy and delegation of authority.
• Stay informed of trends and innovative recruiting techniques in order to be competitive in state‑of‑the‑art recruiting practices.

• BS and 6 years + experience or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit for a broad/deep range of positions on a national, multi‑location level.
• Demonstrated knowledge in all full life‑cycle recruiting components including, but not limited to, sourcing, qualifying candidates, networking, assessing candidates, legal/compliance, job analysis, wage and salary trends, relationship management, and candidate due diligence.
• Proven ability to maintain accurate and well‑ordered documentation on all candidates, searches, hiring managers interactions, and other recruiting activities in the clients applicant tracking system.
• Proven ability to learn and adapt new recruiting ideas, processes, techniques, etc.
• Manage competing demands, accept constructive feedback, and be adaptable/flexible. Excellent project management, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

• Seeking a candidate with full life cycle experience, with attention to detail and open to multiple lines of communication with hiring managers and candidates. Seeking a Specialist with experience handling different types of positions to include Procurement, Finance, Contracts, Engineering and Supply Chain in a DOD environment.
• Experience working in a remote environment working with hiring managers in several time zones.

• Familiarity with Brass Ring Kenexa applicant tracking system.
• Familiarity with Phenom Candidate Relationship (CRM).
• Familiarity with Paradox.

• I am seeking exceptional candidates with a focus on individuals who possess strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to navigate complex environments.
• The ideal candidate should be able to effectively read the room, listen actively, and adapt to competing demands.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Capacity to read social cues, empathize with others, and build strong relationships.
• Skilled in listening attentively, asking insightful questions, and responding thoughtfully.
• Proven experience in recruitment, with a strong track record of identifying and attracting top talent.
• Familiarity with our industry - including its unique challenges and requirements.

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Human Resources, Other, and Manufacturing