TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

THE VIRGINIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist in Richmond, VA. The role supports multi-project recruitment for clients deploying new or expanding Virginia locations, building robust candidate networks, and guiding recruitment strategy.

The successful candidate will screen candidates, post jobs, source talent across channels, and engage with colleges, military outplacement, and vendor partners.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in talent acquisition (RPO/agency or corporate).
• Experience recruiting for start-ups, expansions, or high-volume hiring within Manufacturing (preferred).
• Familiarity with job boards and recruitment tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ATS).

Responsibilities

• Format, review, and post jobs on career boards per client guidelines.
• Track status of postings including locations, expirations, and corrections.
• Source candidates for difficult-to-fill and high-volume roles; screen candidates.
• Conduct initial screenings (resume, phone/virtual).
• Recommend improvements to job descriptions and compensation benchmarks.
• Enhance candidate experience throughout recruitment process.
• Maintain communication with clients and participate in project meetings.
• Assist with client hiring fairs and events; engage with potential candidates.
• Partner with colleges/universities and military organizations for outreach.
• Engage vendors to meet client needs (e.g., HireVue, Recruit Military).
• Contribute to SOPs and training documents.
• Troubleshoot recruitment challenges proactively.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Professionalism

Teamwork

MS Office

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Indeed

ATS

HR Tools

Job description

TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

Richmond, Virginia

The Virginia Talent Accelerators Talent Acquisition Specialist role offers an exciting opportunity to work on multiple projects with the worlds most prestigious companies as they deploy leading edge technologies at their new or expanding Virginia locations. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team.

The successful candidate has experience in talent attraction efforts, engaging wide and diverse audiences to develop robust talent networks for our clients open positions, is proactive, adaptable, conveys positive communication, and demonstrates attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Format, review, and post jobs on various career boards and other locations according to clients' requirements and guidelines
• Track status of job postings, including details such as posting locations, expiration dates, problems/corrections, and follow up
• Assist in sourcing candidates for difficult-to-fill and high-volume roles, utilizing various recruitment channels and techniques to identify, attract, and screen qualified candidates
• Conduct initial candidate screenings, as needed, including resume and application reviews, and phone/virtual screenings
• Provide recommendations to enhance job descriptions and titles and validate compensation benchmarks
• Identify and recommend strategies to enhance the candidate experience throughout recruitment process
• Maintain timely communication with clients and participate in project meetings on various cadences to ensure alignment on talent acquisition needs, future needs, and current deliverables
• Participate in client hiring fairs and events, including assisting with event logistics, candidate registrations, providing information about available positions, plus directly engaging with potential candidates
• Support developed relationships with colleges/universities, community-based talent acquisition partners, transitioning military organizations, etc., for outreach and client talent attraction efforts
• Engage and partner with various vendors to meet client and team needs (HBCU Connect, HireVue and Recruit Military, Veritone, etc.)
• Add to existing catalog of SOPs and training documents to support process standardization and training new team members
• Proactively assist with troubleshooting solutions for recruitment challenges

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for timely and effective communication with clients, candidates, and team members
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple project tasks simultaneously to meet tight deadlines
• Display a high level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential information
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & SharePoint)

Experience:

• At least 3 years experience in talent acquisition (RPO/agency or corporate)
• Experience in recruitment for start-ups, expansions, or high-volume hiring companies within Manufacturing (preferred)
• Familiarity with job boards and recruitment tools, e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, applicant tracking systems, and similar technologies

This hybrid position is based in VEDPs Richmond office and requires employees to work in office at least three days per week.

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. VEDP uses the E-Verify system and does not provide sponsorship.

A valid Virginia drivers license is required. Salary range: $70,000- $80,000. Application deadline: November 6, 2026.

VEDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. It is VEDPs intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applicants requiring more information or requiring assistance may contact VEDP Human Resources at or . TDD .

Salary/Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 per year