Talent Acquisition Program Specialist – Early Careers Development Programs, Inclusive Recruiting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +45 more states.

📋 Description

• Create and enhance programs for early career development, including initiatives for apprenticeships and transitions from school to work.

• Implement inclusive recruiting strategies to broaden access to diverse talent pools and improve equitable hiring outcomes.

• Oversee participant placements, rotations, and activities related to career progression.

• Enhance candidate and participant experiences through onboarding, mentorship, cohort engagement, and community-building initiatives.

• Provide guidance to recruiters, hiring managers, and business leaders on structured selection methodologies.

• Analyze program and recruitment data to evaluate outcomes, recognize trends, and support data-informed talent decisions.

• Develop standard operating procedures, documentation, and scalable processes to enhance program effectiveness and ensure compliance.

• Establish strategic partnerships with educational institutions, community organizations, veteran groups, disability networks, and professional associations.

• Manage and coordinate intricate talent, HR, or project-based initiatives across various stakeholders, priorities, and timelines.

⛳️ Requirements

• Preferred background in supporting Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, workforce development, or early career talent programs within a complex organizational setting.

• Proficient in utilizing external talent sourcing methodologies, recruiting technologies, and data analytics tools.

• Capable of applying human resources consulting and executing business processes effectively.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, KellyOCG support teams, educational institutions, and external organizations.

• Preferred ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative workforce data and articulate recommendations.

• Utilize technology and digital tools to enhance program delivery, improve recruiting effectiveness, increase reporting accuracy, and boost operational agility.

• Maintain program documentation, enabling materials, governance standards, and process controls.

• Preferred experience in developing and delivering practical training, guidance, and recruiting best practices.

• Demonstrated capability to manage and coordinate complex talent, HR, or project-based initiatives.

• Strong consulting, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• Proven ability to leverage data analytics, insights, and metrics.

• Commitment to inclusive recruiting practices and talent development.

• Adaptability, resourcefulness, strong execution skills, a mindset geared towards continuous improvement, and a passion for innovation.

• Preferred professional certifications in project management, HR management, or a directly related field, or equivalent experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work remotely within the United States.

• Approximately 10–15% travel required.