Talent Acquisition Specialist

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview The Talent Acquisition Specialist serves as a strategic partner to hiring managers and HR Business Partners, proactively identifying and delivering talent solutions aligned with workforce needs. This role is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process across assigned business units, with a strong emphasis on innovative sourcing strategies and proactive pipeline development. This individual will leverage both tactical execution and strategic insight to recruit diverse, high-quality talent while continuously improving hiring outcomes. The role requires the ability to manage a high volume of requisitions—including complex and hard-to-fill roles—while maintaining an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience. Key Responsibilities Strategic Talent Partnership Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to understand current and future hiring needs Anticipate workforce trends and develop proactive recruiting strategies to address talent gaps Serve as a trusted advisor on talent market insights, candidate availability, and hiring best practices Full-Cycle Recruitment Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for all assigned positions, from intake through offer Execute and facilitate screening, interviewing, and selection processes Ensure a consistent, efficient, and high-quality hiring experience for candidates and stakeholders Sourcing & Pipeline Development Identify and leverage new and diverse sourcing channels to attract top talent Engage in both tactical and strategic sourcing to build robust talent pipelines Proactively source passive candidates and cultivate relationships for current and future opportunities Recruitment Strategy & Process Improvement Support workforce planning by participating in forecasting and recruitment planning efforts Develop and execute recruitment strategies aligned with business priorities Continuously identify opportunities to enhance recruitment processes and improve outcomes Project Leadership & Operational Excellence Lead or contribute to talent acquisition projects and initiatives Effectively manage a high volume of requisitions across varied job types and levels of complexity Maintain strong organization and follow-through in a fast-paced environment Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED (Required) Bachelor's Degree (Strongly Preferred) Experience Minimum of 2 years of HR experience with a Bachelor's Degree, OR 4 years of recruiting experience with a High School Diploma/GED (Required) 5+ years of recruiting experience required for consideration as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist What You Bring Strong relationship-building and consultative partnership skills Ability to manage competing priorities and high requisition volume Proven success in sourcing, engaging, and hiring high-impact talent Commitment to inclusive hiring practices and diverse talent pipelines A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement Work Environment & Travel This is a remote position with regular travel required across Virginia and North Carolina. Residency within 50 miles of Virginia Beach, VA is strongly preferred. Flexibility to adjust hours as needed to support hiring events and business priorities as well as your scheduling needs. Why Join Us Opportunity to influence and shape talent strategy in critical business areas Collaborative, mission-driven environment Exposure to both strategic and high-impact recruiting initiatives Ability to lead projects and drive meaningful process improvements Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision plans Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 Paid Time Off and Sick Leave #J-18808-Ljbffr Sentara Health Plans