Talent Acquisition Specialist

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support recruiting and HR activities in Richmond, Virginia. This onsite position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, builds strong relationships easily, and brings energy to both candidate engagement and day-to-day coordination. The role combines hands-on hiring support with community outreach, helping strengthen the organization’s presence through events, networking, and a positive candidate experience.

Responsibilities:
• Manage full-cycle recruiting activities, including sourcing candidates, screening applicants, coordinating interviews, and supporting hiring decisions.
• Represent the organization at community events, job fairs, and networking opportunities to attract talent and expand local candidate pipelines.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR team members to understand staffing needs and adjust recruiting strategies as priorities shift.
• Guide new hires through onboarding steps and ensure documentation, communication, and scheduling are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain employee and candidate records within HR systems while supporting general HR administrative processes.
• Assist with benefit-related coordination and respond to routine questions from employees and new hires.
• Contribute to employee relations support by helping address concerns, escalating issues when appropriate, and promoting a positive workplace experience.
• Adapt quickly to changing demands and provide dependable support across recruiting and broader HR operations.
• Support updates or changes to HR processes and systems as needed while keeping workflows organized and efficient.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, or a related HR role.
• Background in employee relations, HR administration, onboarding, and benefits support.
• Experience using HRIS platforms and maintaining accurate personnel or candidate data.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with candidates, employees, and community partners.
• Comfortable working onsite and participating in external events such as job fairs and networking functions.
• Ability to stay organized, shift priorities quickly, and remain effective in a dynamic environment.
• Efficient, proactive approach with strong follow-through and a service-oriented mindset.

Compensation

$55,000.00-$60,000.00 Yearly

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