Talent Acquisition Specialist: Full‑Cycle Hiring Pro

Fairfax County Government; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax County Government's Park Authority HR team is seeking a recruitment specialist to support full-cycle hiring across a large organization. You will partner with hiring managers and agency leadership to craft recruitment strategies, post positions, screen applicants, coordinate interviews, and support the entire hiring process.

The role emphasizes talent acquisition programs, candidate experience, and workforce analytics to strengthen pipelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, public administration, or a related field.
• Four years of increasingly complex administrative experience may qualify.
• Experience with high-volume recruitment and recruitment analytics is preferred.
• Knowledge of HR regulations and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions.
• Develops recruitment strategies and advises hiring panels.
• Coordinates postings, screening, interviews, and hiring actions.
• Utilizes data to strengthen talent pipelines and improve outcomes.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Sourcing candidates

Interview coordination

Hiring practices guidance

Data analysis

Employee engagement

HR software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

HR certification (SHRM-CP / PHR) a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

Fairfax County Government's Park Authority HR team is seeking a recruitment specialist to support full-cycle hiring across a large organization. You will partner with hiring managers and agency leadership to craft recruitment strategies, post positions, screen applicants, coordinate interviews, and support the entire hiring process.

The role emphasizes talent acquisition programs, candidate experience, and workforce analytics to strengthen pipelines.