Talent Acquisition Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Provide guidance to hiring managers on recruitment best practices, compliance with HR regulations, company policies, and departmental processes.

• Collaborate with Human Resources, hiring managers, and staffing reports to assess staffing requirements.

• Refresh active requisition data in the Applicant Tracking System on a weekly basis.

• Oversee the ATS, documenting requisitions, applicant activities, candidate statuses, interview notes, feedback, and associated paperwork.

• Partner with approved recruitment agencies as necessary.

• Conduct intake discussions with hiring managers to establish interview schedules and recruitment strategies.

• Source and attract qualified candidates through both active and passive methods utilizing platforms such as Indeed, LinkedIn, and other recruiting tools.

• Evaluate candidates through daily and weekly quality assessments.

• Organize candidate and hiring manager interviews, including travel arrangements when required.

• Provide updates on recruitment progress to stakeholders and monitor advancements toward recruiting objectives.

• Prepare and extend verbal and formal offer letters by the next business day and assist in negotiations.

• Monitor and communicate candidate progress regarding offer acceptance.

• Foster collaborative relationships with hiring managers, HR partners, and company stakeholders.

• Perform additional duties as assigned or necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, a related field, or equivalent work experience is required.

• Minimum of three years of experience in full-cycle, high-volume recruiting is required.

• Human resources professional certification is preferred but not mandatory.

• A solid understanding of talent acquisition and/or human resource principles, practices, and procedures is essential.

• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems is required.

• Experience with Human Resources Information Systems, particularly Workday, is preferred.

• Proficiency in job boards and resume mining platforms is required (e.g., Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, etc.).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint, is required.

• Demonstrated customer service experience with both internal and external customers is necessary.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are essential.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills are required.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are necessary.

• Occasional travel up to 15% to Groundworks corporate office, branch locations, or company events is required.

• The employee must consistently and reliably report to work on time each day.

🏝️ Benefits

• Real career growth opportunities.

• A comprehensive and affordable benefits package.

• Company ownership equity.

• Hands-on training.

• Opportunities for advancement.

• Industry-leading training programs.

• Leadership development and career growth tracks.

• A top workplace with an award-winning culture.

• Opportunities for employee company ownership.