Strategic Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

FSAs

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Job summary

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for faculty, staff, and wage/hourly positions. The role focuses on delivering a positive candidate experience while ensuring compliance with EEO/AA, VCCS, and DHRM requirements.

The position advises hiring managers, maintains records, and supports process improvements to drive equity, efficiency, and exceptional service across the college community.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of HR principles and practices including recruitment, selection, classification, and payroll operations.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations governing HR functions.
• Ability to interpret policies, analyze data, and present findings clearly and effectively.
• Proficiency in maintaining and generating reports from automated HR systems and databases.
• Ability to work independently and guide staff across levels of the college.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks with sound judgment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including explaining complex HR information clearly.
• Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other HR information systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes for all employee classifications.
• Advise hiring managers on recruitment strategies and compliance with employment regulations and policies.
• Maintain recruitment records and documentation per federal, state, and VCCS requirements.
• Support continuous improvement in hiring practices to promote equity, efficiency, and service quality.

Skills

Recruitment processes

HR compliance

Data analysis

HR systems

Tools

HRIS

Excel

Word

Job description

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for faculty, staff, and wage/hourly positions. The role focuses on delivering a positive candidate experience while ensuring compliance with EEO/AA, VCCS, and DHRM requirements.

The position advises hiring managers, maintains records, and supports process improvements to drive equity, efficiency, and exceptional service across the college community.