Talent Acquisition Analyst

City of Alexandria, VA; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Alexandria, VA is seeking a Talent Acquisition Analyst to support the Senior Talent Acquisition Lead with full-cycle recruiting, proactive sourcing, interview and offer coordination, onboarding support, and recruitment reporting. This onsite role collaborates with hiring managers and contributes to a respectful, service-focused candidate experience.

Responsibilities include coordinating interviews, maintaining ATS data, creating reports, and ensuring compliance with EEO/AA and ADA

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year college degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional HR experience.
• Equivalent combinations of experience and training.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with full lifecycle recruiting for assigned searches.
• Build relationships with hiring managers to implement recruiting strategies.
• Conduct direct sourcing, networking, and outreach including diversity initiatives.
• Coordinate interviews, feedback, and offers; support onboarding.
• Prepare weekly recruitment reports and monitor costs.
• Maintain knowledge of EEO/AA guidelines and ADA.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing

Interview coordination

Onboarding support

Recruitment reporting

Compliance knowledge

Education

Four-Year College Degree

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

Job description

Work onsite in Alexandria and support talent strategies that help the organization hire effectively and consistently. The City of Alexandria, VA offers a role where you will partner with hiring leaders to improve recruiting outcomes, streamline processes, and contribute to a respectful, service-focused candidate experience.

As a Talent Acquisition Analyst, you will support the Senior Talent Acquisition Lead with full-cycle recruiting activities, proactive sourcing, interview and offer coordination, onboarding support, and recruitment reporting. You will also help ensure recruiting practices align with Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action guidelines and relevant laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Responsibilities

• Assist with full lifecycle recruiting for assigned searches, starting with a kick-off meeting with the hiring manager to discuss process and strategic approach
• Build and maintain relationships with hiring managers to understand current and future hiring and business needs and execute agreed-upon recruiting strategies
• Conduct creative recruiting and sourcing activities, including direct sourcing, industry networking, internet-based and social media recruiting, vendor management, and diversity and outreach to appropriate industry organizations
• Use multiple recruiting platforms and support process improvements through streamlining and automation
• Review resumes, assess degree of skill match, recommend or decline appropriately, and forward qualified candidate resumes to the hiring manager
• Track candidate activity from initial submission through hire in the applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Conduct initial employment screening interviews via e-mail, phone, face-to-face, or other applicable platforms
• Coordinate interview logistics and manage candidate communications during the recruiting and evaluation process
• Collect and evaluate interview feedback, then advise the hiring supervisor during the final selection process
• Advise managers and employees on staffing policies and procedures
• Collaborate with the HR Manager and Compensation & Benefits to support salary offers
• Check references, verify educational credentials, coordinate background investigations, and assist with verbal and written offers of employment
• Support onboarding for new hires, including scheduling orientation and other onboarding meetings
• Prepare weekly reports to monitor recruitment activity, track vacant positions, recruiting strategies and sources, and recruiting costs
• Network continually to build contacts in key functional areas to support future recruitment efforts
• Maintain current knowledge of EEO and affirmative action guidelines and related laws, including ADA
• Participate in various projects and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Four-Year College Degree
• 3 years of professional experience in a human resources management field
• Or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR or SPHR certification

Location: 2331 Mill Road, Alexandria, VA 22314 (onsite)

Salary: USD 64,296 to 90,135 per year