Talent Acquisition Assistant (Not to Exceed 4 Years & 5 Months)

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 101,460,000 - 147,128,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority in Arlington, VA is seeking a Talent Acquisition Assistant (non-career, term) to assist in recruiting and hiring qualified talent to support MWAA's mission. The role will coordinate job postings, screen resumes, conduct phone interviews, and assist in onboarding while maintaining HRIS systems.

Strong communication, confidentiality, and familiarity with Workday HRIS are essential as you partner with hiring managers and the HR team to streamline

Qualifications

• Two years of progressively responsible experience in administrative and clerical support functions.
• Knowledge of human resources management and recruitment processes.
• Ability to manage applications, resumes, and reports with confidentiality.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate job postings on careers websites and review resumes.
• Conduct telephone interviews and assist in writing offer letters.
• Assist onboarding by tracking background checks and new hire documentation.
• Attend job fairs and community events for recruiting and branding.
• Prepare job requisitions in Workday and maintain candidate databases.
• Schedule interviews and communicate with hiring managers.

Skills

Administrative support

HR knowledge

Confidentiality

Effective communication

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Workday HCM

HRIS

Job description

Compensation Grade: H18-H

Salary Range: $35.41-$51.35

Opening Date: September 18, 2026

Closing Date: October 3, 2026

Please Note: All job announcements close at 11:59 p.m. of the day before the posted closing date.

As a Talent Acquisition Assistant, you will assist in recruiting and hiring qualified talent needed by the Airports Authority to ensure an effective work force, ready and able to assume new challenges.

Talent Acquisition Assistant

This is a non-career, term job.

Serves in the Talent Acquisition Department of the Office of Human Resources and Administrative Services at the Headquarters Office.

Performs varied administrative duties to support the recruitment and hiring functions of the ERPM Department. Performs related functions.

General Responsibilities

• Assists in hiring process by coordinating job posting on the careers websites, reviewing resumes, performing telephone interviews, and writing offer letters.
• Assists in onboarding process by tracking completion of background checks and assisting new hires in getting all required employment documentation completed.
• Attends job fairs and other community events as required for recruiting and branding the Airports Authority.
• Assists in hiring process by coordinating job posting on the careers websites, reviewing resumes, performing telephone interviews, and writing offer letters.
• Prepares or reviews personnel actions including initial applicant screening, scheduling up interviews, and checking references.
• Works with hiring managers to determine job posting requirements, including posting on any job-specific websites. Drafts and posts vacancy announcements for a range of occupations and levels of work.
• Processes applications and resumes; conducts initial screen for eligibility and basic qualifications for all positions.
• Works with hiring managers to create Job Requisitions in Workday.
• Informs callers, visitors, and employees about job vacancies, application procedures, and selection processes.
• Maintains applicant/candidate and staffing status databases.
• Administers pre-employment screening tests.
• Conducts reference checks.
• Coordinates and schedules interviews.
• Enters and retrieves data using Workday and other HR Information System (HRIS) systems.
• Prepares reports and various documents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Two years of progressively responsible experience in administrative and clerical support functions.
• Knowledge of human resources management with an emphasis on recruitment, selection, and placement and ability to apply to employment programs and processes.
• Ability to perform human resource administrative functions including reviewing and processing applications and resumes, answering applicant questions, creating job postings, and maintaining files and preparing reports.
• Ability to perform basic analyses of data and information and make recommendations.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding applicant and employee information.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Skill in using a computer and office suite software, with emphasis on using word processing software, an HRIS, and Internet research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in job recruitment, selection, and placement in the public sector.
• Familiarity with social media, resume database, and professional networks.
• Experience using Workday HCM system.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field.

Education

• A high school diploma or a Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).

Certifications and Licenses Required

None

Necessary Special Factors

Work is typically reviewed in progress and upon completion for quantity, quality, timeliness, teamwork, customer service, and other factors.

A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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