Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Utah SHRM; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

SHRM is seeking a Specialist, Talent Acquisition in Alexandria, VA. This role partners with hiring managers to translate business priorities into recruitment strategies and delivers data-driven talent decisions.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with in-office and remote days, and requires 3+ years in talent acquisition. SHRM-CP/SCP certification within one year of employment is required.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of talent acquisition or full-cycle recruitment experience.
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle recruitment and employment laws.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition: provide consultative guidance on hiring strategies, talent availability, and qualifications.
• Teamwork: collaborate with Marketing, Communications, and stakeholders to strengthen employer brand.
• Assessment: establish skills, competencies, and success criteria using labor market data and trends.
• Continuous Improvement: identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes and efficiency.
• Advise: act as a trusted talent advisor to hiring managers.
• Quality Assurance: ensure compliance with employment laws and policies.
• Human Resources: partner with HR colleagues to identify internal talent and mobility.
• Networking: build relationships with qualified talent via networks, referrals and digital platforms.

Skills

Business acumen

AI tools

Talent advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business

Tools

AI recruiting tools

Job description

About Us

SHRMis a member-driven catalystfor creating better workplaces wherepeople and businessesthrive together. As thetrusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thoughtleader on issuesand innovationsimpacting today’s evolving workplaces.With nearly340,000members in180countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than362million workers and their families globally.

Job Specifications

• Location: Alexandria, VA
• Company: SHRM
• Industry: Human Resource Management
• Level: Salary
• Job Family: Human Resources
• Compensation: $70,000 to $85,000 per year

Summary

The Specialist, Talent Acquisition serves as a trusted talent advisor to hiring managers, translating business priorities and workforce needs into effective ...

Job Description

Leveraging strong business partnerships, talent market intelligence, data, and technology, the Specialist helps hiring managers make informed talent decisions that ...

Work Environment

Hybrid Schedule (3 Days In-Office/2 Days Remote). This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with Tuesday through Thursday in office and Monday and Friday ...

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition Provides consultative guidance on hiring strategies, talent availability, candidate qualifications, and selection decisions. Develops and executes recruitment ...
• Teamwork Collaborates with Marketing, Communications, and other stakeholders to strengthen SHRM's employer brand and talent value proposition. Collaborates with TA ...
• Assessment Partners with hiring managers to establish critical skills, competencies, and success criteria. Uses labor market data, compensation insights, and recruiting trends to ...
• Continuous Improvement Identifies opportunities to strengthen recruitment processes, enhance operational efficiency, and apply emerging talent acquisition practices. Leverages ...
• Advise Serves as a trusted talent advisor to hiring managers, developing a strong understanding of business priorities, organizational capabilities, and workforce needs.
• Quality Assurance Ensures adherence to applicable employment laws, equal employment opportunity requirements, organizational policies, and established recruitment practices.
• Human Resources Partners with HR colleagues and hiring managers to identify internal talent, support career mobility, and consider opportunities to develop or redeploy existing ...
• Networking Proactively identifies, engages, and develops relationships with qualified talent through professional networks, employee referrals, digital platforms, and ...

Requirements

Experience

Three (3) or more years of experience in talent acquisition, full-cycle recruitment, or a closely related HR function. Demonstrated experience partnering with ...

Knowledge

Strong knowledge of full-cycle recruitment, strategic sourcing, skills-based assessments, and selection practices. Knowledge of employment laws, EEO ...

Communication

Strong communication, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills. Clear verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with ...

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field preferred or relevant equivalent experience in lieu of degree.

Skills

Business acumen and ability to translate workforce needs into effective talent strategies. Ability to effectively leverage artificial intelligence (AI) tools and ...

Certification

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP required within one year of employment.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, handling documents, and using office equipment ...

Legal Disclaimer and EEO Statement

Legal Disclaimer: SHRM is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). view full text At SHRM, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. SHRM strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all. view full text

For More Information

website: www.shrm.org