Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Department of Criminal Justice Services is seeking a collaborative and innovative team player to serve as a full-time Talent Acquisition Specialist in Richmond, Virginia. This position will be responsible for providing support to the agency throughout the recruitment process. Public service offers the opportunity to do important rewarding work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you want to be part of an agency that cares about our constituents, rigorously advocates and promotes opportunities for all Virginians, we'd love to have you join us!

What you will do:

• Coordinate recruitment and selection activities to include: utilization of the Recruitment Management System in the hiring process; screen applications; schedule interviews; communicate with candidates and hiring managers throughout the hiring process
• Establish/maintain recruitment files
• Prepare interview packets/documentation
• Coordinate records management for recruitment and position files
• Pull various reports and provide analysis and recommendations as needed
• Prepare orientation packets for new hires and order publications
• Assist with coordination of special employee programs and events to include service awards
• Assist with other HR related areas

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience with recruitment and selection, including job postings, applicant screening, and interview coordination.
• General understanding of human resources policies and employment regulations related to hiring.
• Experience providing professional and courteous customer service to applicants, hiring managers, senior leadership, and internal staff throughout the recruitment process.
• Experience in reviewing applications against minimum qualifications and identifying candidates for referral.
• Ability to work with applicant tracking systems and maintain accurate recruitment records.
• Ability to follow established recruitment guidelines, checklists, and procedures consistently.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple job postings, timelines, and administrative tasks.
• Experience managing confidential information as it relates to personal data.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a recruitment team in a fast-paced office environment.
• Attention to detail and the ability to exercise discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to think strategically and cross culturally, and independently implement new initiatives and projects.
• Ability to articulate, both orally and in written form, clear and concise program objectives and goals and summarize achievements of programs in reports and other documents as requested.
• Documented experience working as an active, contributing team member, as well as an independent and self-motivated employee.
• Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines, handle multiple assignments, changing priorities, and ensure timeliness and quality of completed assignments.

Additional Considerations:

• Experience with the utilization of a Recruitment Management System.
• Experience utilizing PageUp's Talent Acquisition System.
• Experience establishing and maintaining recruitment files.
• Prior experience working in a Human Resources Office.
• Experience pulling various reports and providing analysis and recommendations as needed.
• Experience assisting with compiling and analyzing data to identify trends.
• Experience administering or assisting with Employee Recognition and/or Service Awards programs.

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Interview candidates may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of work. The candidate selected for the position must successfully complete a criminal background investigation and complete and submit a Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) which will be entered into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization. The individual may also be responsible for submitting an annual Statement of Personal Economic Interest. In addition, the selected candidate who begins original employment or re-employment in this position must serve a 12-month probationary period effective from the date of employment. The starting salary range is $68,000 to $75,000 plus the state's benefits package. Applications for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System at All applications should be submitted by 11:55 pm on June 18, 2026. The application and supplemental questions must be completed in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position. Fax, email, or mail applications will not be accepted. Résumés and cover letters may be attached to the online application. The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply. The Department also encourages and invites veterans to apply. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to your account at for the status of your application and this position.

Contact Information:

Name: Christy Schrader

Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer