Talent Acquisition

As infrastructure critical to the region’s growth and prosperity, Nashville International Airport (BNA) is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. The State of Tennessee’s 2025 Economic Impact Study reports that in 2024 alone, BNA generated $13.8 billion in total economic impact, supported 80,000 jobs, and contributed to $2.1 billion in federal, state, and local taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars.

About the Role

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for recruiting and driving talent acquisition strategy across MNAA by serving as a subject matter expert in recruiting, screening, interviewing, and recommending placement of staff using creative and diverse sourcing methods. This role ensures compliance with MNAA policies, procedures, federal/state employment laws, and focuses on achieving MNAA Strategic and HR Organizational goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Leads workforce planning discussions and advises leadership accordingly.
• Coaches hiring managers to determine staffing needs and advises on recruiting strategies to build a pool of diverse and qualified candidates.
• Oversees complex or executive-level searches and provides guidance to recruiters.
• Leads and assists in screening resumes, interviews candidates (by phone or in person), administers assessments and reference/background checks, makes recommendations for hire, delivers employment offers for both exempt and non-exempt positions, and initiates the onboarding process.
• Serves as an expert for recruiting candidates; mentors junior recruiters and facilitates necessary skills training.
• Designs and leads multi-channel sourcing strategies to build talent pipelines using traditional and nontraditional resources (e.g., career fairs, online job fairs, community network events).
• Develops advertising programs (internal and external) to ensure high visibility with potential candidates.
• Manages the internal transfer process, including screening, coordination of interviews, and transfer offer letters.
• Follows up with candidates and hiring managers to obtain feedback regarding the recruiting process.
• Builds strategic partnerships with workforce development, veteran service organizations, and industry groups.
• Develops and maintains excellent relationships with internal and external clients to ensure achievement of staffing goals.
• Communicates important employment information during delivery of employment offers (e.g., benefits, compensation).
• Manages the pre-hire onboarding process, ensuring background checks, certifications, licenses, employment verifications, and references are completed within company standards.
• Coordinates with hiring managers to ensure compliance with all federal/state laws and regulations, including Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) and employment compliance.
• Manages current candidate activity in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Manages application/resume file and retention according to company policy.
• Owns Talent Acquisition analytics and reporting, including key performance metrics such as fill rate percentages, high-density vacancy trends, and time to fill, ensuring data-driven insights guide recruiting strategy.
• Provides day-to-day guidance to Talent Acquisition specialists and HR talent acquisition staff augmentation personnel.
• Stays informed of trends and innovative recruiting techniques.
• Maintains memberships and affiliations with trade/professional organizations related to the industry.
• Supports MNAA's commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE).
• Follows all safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5-7 years of experience with high-volume recruitment.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge.

Skills

• Talent Strategy Development: Knowledge of advanced sourcing methodologies, coaching and influence, data analytics, and reporting.
• Human Resource Regulations: Knowledge of federal, state, and local human resources regulations (e.g., EEOC, Department of Labor, ADA).
• Web-Based Software: Knowledge of standard web-based software concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Office Management: Knowledge of general office management practices and procedures.
• Confidentiality: Skill in exercising sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive documents and issues.
• Microsoft Windows: Skill in using the Microsoft Windows operating system.
• Relationship Building: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships.
• Communication: Skill in communicating effectively at all levels of the organization and with stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
• Strategic Thinking: Cross-functional collaboration to develop innovative strategies influencing decision-makers and achieving MNAA strategic goals.
• Computer Use: Skill in using a personal computer, the internet, and other software to perform job-related functions.
• Database Management: Skill in establishing and maintaining databases, spreadsheets, and other applicable computer software applications.
• Efficiency: Skill in working efficiently under strict deadlines.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Skill in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Office Equipment: Skill in using standard office equipment (e.g., telephones, copy machines, scanners, multi-functional printers, fax machines).
• Calculators: Skill in using calculators.
• Word Processing: Skill in computerized word processing quickly and accurately.
• Written Comprehension: Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Written Expression: Ability to use words and sentences in writing so others will understand.
• Attention to Detail: Thoroughness in completing work tasks.

Benefits

• Deferred compensation plans.
• Educational assistance.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Health screenings.
• Paid holidays.
• Annual, bereavement, and military leave.

Pay

Salary Range: $63,795 - $109,797. Final salary offer will be based on relevant skills and experience.