Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Base pay range $40.00/hr - $45.00/hr Duration – 12+ months contract position, with the possibility of extension Shift Time – 1 week M-F other week M-Th Position Overview As a Senior Technical Recruiter, you will lead the effort in delivering high quality candidates for client hiring needs. You will be responsible for advancing the clients brand across numerous markets in professional communities, while guiding hiring managers and candidates through Client selection process. The successful candidate will perform full life cycle recruiting by building excellent relationships with hiring managers, candidates and the entire cients community. You will have the opportunity to exercise a wide degree of creativity in generating new candidate leads, influence the near and long-term recruiting vision and increase your business acumen. Responsibilities Meet with hiring managers to complete intake meetings to ensure an understanding of job duties, job responsibilities, and required/desired skills to ensure timely hiring and robust sourcing strategies that will attract the best and the brightest in our industry. Partner with sourcing team members to develop additional candidates via new sourcing strategies for hard to fill roles. Review resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience and knowledge in relation to position requirements. Pre‑screen candidates using behavioral interviewing techniques. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients' leaders and other HR team members to create a partnership that yields success, predictable results and credibility. Provide complete, accurate, and inspiring information to candidates about the company and position. Extend offers of employment to selected candidates under the direction of the hiring managers and within the guidelines of client's compensation policy and delegation of authority. Stay informed of trends and innovative recruiting techniques in order to be competitive in state‑of‑the‑art recruiting practices. Skills Required BS and 6 years + experience or equivalent experience. Demonstrated ability to recruit for a broad/deep range of positions on a national, multi‑location level. Demonstrated knowledge in all full life‑cycle recruiting components including, but not limited to, sourcing, qualifying candidates, networking, assessing candidates, legal/compliance, job analysis, wage and salary trends, relationship management, and candidate due diligence. Proven ability to maintain accurate and well‑ordered documentation on all candidates, searches, hiring managers interactions, and other recruiting activities in the clients applicant tracking system. Proven ability to learn and adapt new recruiting ideas, processes, techniques, etc. Manage competing demands, accept constructive feedback, and be adaptable/flexible. Excellent project management, writing, and oral communication skills. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately. Experience Required Seeking a candidate with full life cycle experience, with attention to detail and open to multiple lines of communication with hiring managers and candidates. Seeking a Specialist with experience handling different types of positions to include Procurement, Finance, Contracts, Engineering and Supply Chain in a DOD environment. Experience working in a remote environment working with hiring managers in several time zones. Skills Preferred Familiarity with Brass Ring Kenexa applicant tracking system. Familiarity with Phenom Candidate Relationship (CRM). Familiarity with Paradox. Experience Preferred I am seeking exceptional candidates with a focus on individuals who possess strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to navigate complex environments. The ideal candidate should be able to effectively read the room, listen actively, and adapt to competing demands. Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Capacity to read social cues, empathize with others, and build strong relationships. Skilled in listening attentively, asking insightful questions, and responding thoughtfully. Proven experience in recruitment, with a strong track record of identifying and attracting top talent. Familiarity with our industry - including its unique challenges and requirements. Seniority level Associate Employment type Contract Job function Human Resources, Other, and Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr