Staff Talent Acquisition Spec

About the role

Areté is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist with strong full-cycle recruiting experience to support national security missions through exceptional hiring. This full-time, in-office, exempt, non-supervisory position is based in Northridge, CA, Niwot, CO, or Tucson, AZ, and offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise within a collaborative, mission-driven HR team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with end-to-end recruitment for a diverse range of roles supporting DoD programs, including both technical and administrative positions.
• Oversee onboarding processes such as background checks, security clearance verifications, and other compliance requirements.
• Recruit and screen candidates ensuring alignment with current company needs.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers, security teams, and other departments to facilitate smooth hiring and onboarding experiences.
• Handle candidate communications and interview coordination with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Utilize sourcing tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs, and similar platforms, to identify and engage qualified candidates.
• Support HR and Talent Acquisition initiatives and assist with process improvements as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data and recruitment metrics in applicant tracking systems and other HR platforms.

Qualities We Look For

• Creativity and innovation in solving challenges.
• Integrity and responsibility in all actions.
• Collaboration across teams and specialties.
• Responsiveness in fast-paced environments.
• Passion for national security and excellence.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment across technical and administrative roles.
• Current experience using ADP Workforce Now Recruitment Module or similar ATS to maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data and recruitment metrics.
• Current knowledge of federal and state employment laws pertaining to recruitment activities.
• Ability to conduct behavioral and competency-based interviews.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to follow established recruitment processes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality in a sensitive environment.
• Eligible to obtain and hold a Top-Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Successful passage of a criminal background screen and Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required.

Preferred Skills

• HR Generalist experience.
• PHR or similar certification.
• Degree in Human Resource Management or related field.
• Knowledge of DoD security clearances and onboarding processes.
• Experience recruiting candidates with security clearances.
• Basic understanding of DoD contract structures and workforce requirements.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $115,000. Areté considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.