Talent Acquisition Specialist

RPM Freight Systems; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

RPM Freight Systems is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage full-cycle recruitment, build robust talent pipelines, and deliver a positive candidate experience. You will partner with hiring managers, attract top talent, and represent the organization at job fairs, networking events, and university activities.

This role requires four days per week on-site at the Gainesville, VA office. The successful candidate will oversee onboarding, coordinate background checks, and drive process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field; 4 years full-cycle recruiting experience.
• HR certification is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HCM tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for active requisitions across multiple departments.
• Proactively source active and passive candidates using job boards, databases, and social media platforms.
• Track pipeline health, time-to-fill, and sourcing conversion rates to drive process improvements.
• Represent the organization at job fairs, community networking events, and university career activities to build pipelines and elevate the employment brand.
• Review resumes and conduct initial phone/video screens prior to sending them to the hiring manager for consideration.
• Maintain clear, timely communication with candidates, manage interview loops, and assist with offer extensions and negotiations.
• Facilitate the new hire onboarding process, ensuring all background checks, paperwork, and orientation are successfully completed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

HCM tools

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages the full-cycle recruitment process from intake to onboarding, builds robust talent pipelines, and delivers a positive candidate experience. Additionally, they partner closely with hiring managers, attract top-tier talent, and actively represent the organization at job fairs, networking events, or university relations activities. This position functions during core business hours and requires employees to work from our PARS office four days/week at 7001 Heritage Village Plaza, Suite 280, Gainesville, VA 20155.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES, NOT LIMITED TO

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for active requisitions across multiple departments.
• Proactively source active and passive candidates using job boards, databases, and social media platforms.
• Track pipeline health, time-to-fill, and sourcing conversion rates to drive process improvements.
• Represent the organization at job fairs, community networking events, and university career activities to build pipelines and elevate the employment brand.
• Review resumes and conduct initial phone/video screens prior to sending them to the hiring manager for consideration.
• Maintain clear, timely communication with candidates, manage interview loops, and assist with offer extensions and negotiations.
• Facilitate the new hire onboarding process, ensuring all background checks, paperwork, and orientation are successfully completed.

ORGANIZATONAL COMPETENCIES

• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
• Exhibit and reinforce PARS standards and core values (Respect, Commitment, Collaboration, Results).
• Ability to learn and utilize all PARS systems and equipment and all updates/upgrades.
• Adhere to organizational goals and objectives while maintaining quality standards.
• Act with integrity and professionalism.
• Demonstrate open, effective communication and teamwork.
• Demonstrate reliable and predictable attendance.

JOB COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of employment laws and inclusive, bias-reduced hiring practices, and onboarding compliance.
• Confidently engage with the public and professional networks to promote career opportunities.
• Present an exceptional behavioral example as it pertains to attitude, reliability, respect, and commitment.
• Respond and act confidently, assertively, and decisively while taking responsibility and accountability for position.
• Develop professional partnerships and useful internal relationships through clear, concise, articulate communication.
• Effectively spot issues, trends, and recruitment opportunities.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage time effectively and follow through to completion.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline. 4 years’ job-related experience or a combination of post-secondary education and job-related experience will be considered in lieu of degree. HR certification a plus.

Experience: 4 years of proven full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate in-house or agency setting, including experience coordinating onboarding and participating in recruitment events.

Skills: Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills to build trust with candidates and stakeholders. Strong listening skills. Proficient in verbal and written communication. Proficient with Microsoft Office and Human Capital Management (HCM) tools. Attention to detail and prominent level of accuracy.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employees assigned to the classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list to all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Management reserves the right to make changes to the scope of assigned duties and responsibilities, without concurrence, whenever it deems the Company's daily business and financial needs make it necessary.