Talent Acquisition Specialist

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

FSAs

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Job summary

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for faculty, staff, and wage/hourly positions. The role focuses on delivering a positive candidate experience while ensuring compliance with EEO/AA, VCCS, and DHRM requirements.

The position advises hiring managers, maintains records, and supports process improvements to drive equity, efficiency, and exceptional service across the college community.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of HR principles and practices including recruitment, selection, classification, and payroll operations.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations governing HR functions.
• Ability to interpret policies, analyze data, and present findings clearly and effectively.
• Proficiency in maintaining and generating reports from automated HR systems and databases.
• Ability to work independently and guide staff across levels of the college.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks with sound judgment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including explaining complex HR information clearly.
• Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other HR information systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes for all employee classifications.
• Advise hiring managers on recruitment strategies and compliance with employment regulations and policies.
• Maintain recruitment records and documentation per federal, state, and VCCS requirements.
• Support continuous improvement in hiring practices to promote equity, efficiency, and service quality.

Skills

Recruitment processes

HR compliance

Data analysis

HR systems

Tools

HRIS

Excel

Word

Job description

Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Agency: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Location: Henrico - 087

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Salary commensurate with experience, maximum; $70,000 - $73,000

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia's capital city and five nearby counties.

Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance.

Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students.

We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.

Reynolds Community College is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead and support the college's recruitment and onboarding processes. This position plays a key role in ensuring a positive candidate experience and providing expert guidance to college administrators throughout the employment process.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist ensures compliance with EEO/AA, VCCS, and DHRM requirements in the advertisement, screening, referral, selection, and hiring of full-time and part-time faculty, classified staff, and wage/hourly positions, as well as processing tasks for work-study personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes for all employee classifications.
• Advise hiring managers and administrators on recruitment strategies and compliance with employment regulations and institutional policies.
• Maintain recruitment records and documentation in accordance with federal, state, and VCCS requirements.
• Support continuous improvement in hiring practices and onboarding processes to promote equity, efficiency, and exceptional service.

The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, customer-focused HR professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and demonstrates integrity, confidentiality, and commitment to inclusive and equitable hiring practices.

Reynolds provides a well-rounded benefits package designed to promote your health, flexibility, professional growth, and long-term success:

• Health Benefits: Competitive state health coverage options, including dental, vision, hearing, and premium rewards
• Retirement: Membership in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), plus voluntary supplemental retirement options with employer contributions
• Paid Leave: Generous paid time off, including sick leave, personal leave, vacation, holidays, and paid parental leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Options for medical and dependent care with pre-tax dollars
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support including legal, financial counseling, and up to four no-cost therapy visits per incident
• Professional Development: Tuition assistance, internal leadership programs, and advancement opportunities

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of human resources principles and practices, including recruitment, selection, classification/compensation, and payroll operations.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations governing human resources functions.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures, analyze data, and present findings clearly and effectively.
• Proficiency in maintaining and generating reports from automated HR systems and databases.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and direction to all levels of college staff regarding assigned work areas.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and exercise sound judgment in resolving workplace issues accurately and timely.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex HR information clearly.
• Competency in using Microsoft products including Word, Excel, and other HR information systems.

Additional Considerations:

Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of knowledge and expertise with college, VCCS, and DHRM policies as it relates to college employment matters.