Human Capital SME: Talent Acquisition / Recruiting SME

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Human Capital SME: Talent Acquisition / Recruiting SME to join the team and help shape the talent acquisition strategy for a federal workforce environment, with a strong focus on recruiting effectiveness, workforce planning, and hiring outcomes. The role partners closely with senior leadership to translate labor market insights into practical, mission-aligned recommendations.

The work blends analytics, stakeholder engagement, and strategic advising in support of federal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, public administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of senior-level experience in human capital management or recruiting.
• Proven ability to develop talent acquisition strategies.
• Strong understanding of federal HR policies and staffing practices.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass security screening.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to talent acquisition strategy for the federal program.
• Analyze recruitment pipelines and labor market trends.
• Support the development of hiring goals, objectives, and metrics.
• Participate in stakeholder interviews and incorporate feedback into deliverables.
• Support senior leadership with practical, mission-aligned recommendations.

Skills

Talent Acquisition Strategy

Workforce Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Labor Market Analytics

Recruiting Metrics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Public Admin

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Human Capital SME: Talent Acquisition / Recruiting SME to join the team of a leader in the Staffing space.

This role will help shape talent acquisition strategy for a federal workforce environment, with a strong focus on recruiting effectiveness, workforce planning, and hiring outcomes. The position partners closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders to translate labor market insights into practical, mission-aligned recommendations. It is well suited for a seasoned human capital professional who can influence strategy, support future growth, and improve how recruiting efforts are planned and measured.

The work combines analytics, stakeholder engagement, and strategic advising in support of federal staffing priorities. The successful candidate will bring depth in human capital management and recruiting, along with the judgment needed to support hiring goals and retention-focused initiatives.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the talent acquisition strategy for the human capital support program
• Analyze recruitment pipelines and labor market trends
• Support the development of hiring goals, objectives, and metrics
• Participate in stakeholder interviews and incorporate feedback into deliverables
• Support senior leadership with practical, mission-aligned recommendations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, public administration, or a related field
• 10+ years of senior-level experience in human capital management or recruiting
• Proven ability to develop talent acquisition strategies and recruitment initiatives
• Strong understanding of federal HR policies and staffing practices
• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass security screening

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility with onsite meeting requirements in D.C.
• Opportunity to support future contract awards with the federal government
• Engagement in high-impact hiring and retention strategies
• Collaboration with senior leadership and key stakeholders
• Chance to shape federal recruiting practices and improve workforce planning

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification - your background could be exactly what this team needs.