Description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for leading the full recruitment life cycle to achieve business objectives. This job plans, develops, and coordinates, all day-to-day recruitment activities to attract a diverse pool of qualified talent while working closely with hiring managers to understand organization needs, and ensure a positive experience.

Examples of Duties:

• Develop and implement strategies to attract talent.
• Advises hiring managers and senior leadership, helping to define success profiles and make informed, data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to attract and retain talent to achieve organizational goals and initiatives.
• Analyzes metrics and feedback to assess the effectiveness of talent acquisition campaigns and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Monitors industry trends and market activity to identify opportunities for proactive talent acquisition initiatives.
• Responsible for talent process from cradle to grave.
  NOTE:  Position is 100% on site - no telework.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience, plus 5 -7 years of working experience in talent acquisition and/or human resources.
• Extensive experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), experience with NEOGOV preferred
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and other desktop applications as necessary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail is mandatory and excellent follow-up skills
• Thorough experience maintaining complex records, assembling and organizing data and preparing reports from such data.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) Preferred.
• Must pass a controlled substance (drug) test for employment.

Qualified applicants should apply directly to Fairfax Water - https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxwater