Talent Acquisition Specialist

Virginia Economic Development Partnership; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to handle job postings, candidate sourcing, and screenings across multiple Virginia locations from its Richmond base.

The role emphasizes attracting diverse audiences, proactive communication, and meticulous attention to detail, with a baseline of 3+ years in talent acquisition and experience with job boards and ATS tools. Salary range advertised is $70,000–$80,000.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in talent acquisition (RPO/agency or corporate).
• Experience posting jobs on multiple boards and screening candidates.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools.

Responsibilities

• Format, post, and track jobs across boards per client guidelines.
• Source candidates for hard-to-fill and high-volume roles.
• Conduct initial screenings via resume reviews and calls.
• Enhance job descriptions and validate compensation benchmarks.
• Improve candidate experience throughout recruitment.
• Coordinate with clients and participate in hiring events.
• Develop relationships with colleges and recruitment partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Teamwork / Collaboration

MS Office / Microsoft Office

Job description

The Virginia Talent Accelerator’s Talent Acquisition Specialist role offers an exciting opportunity to work on multiple projects with the world’s 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 SOP’s 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 VEDP’s 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.

All candidates must apply through our website https://www.vedp.org/careers. A valid Virginia driver’s 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 VEDP’s 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 1-804-545-5634 or [e-mail]. TDD 1-800-828-1120.