Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Location: San Antonio, TX (Hybrid) or Nationwide (Remote)

About the role

The Talent Acquisition Recruiter is responsible for full-life cycle recruitment for corporate, operational, and customer service positions. You will source, assess, and recruit top candidates across multiple disciplines and build and maintain talent pipelines for future hiring. You will consult with hiring managers on recruitment strategy, candidate selection, and offer presentation.

Responsibilities

• Accurately evaluate candidates based on contractual prerequisites, core competencies, and cultural fit.
• Manage full life cycle recruitment efforts, pipeline building, and requisition management across multiple disciplines.
• Perform video interviews and phone screens; administer assessments and language testing; submit offer letters; coordinate background/security processes; maintain candidate relationships during security phase.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Understand market, business strategy, and priorities to build effective networks and maintain a strong talent pipeline.
• Manage employee referrals and candidate flow.
• Compile and communicate recruiting data and metrics; ensure compliance with hiring policies and company values.
• Proactively work with hiring managers to drive the recruitment process.
• Use applicant tracking systems (Workday preferred), LinkedIn, Indeed, and other social recruiting platforms.
• Utilize job boards, job fairs, cold-calling, employee referrals, and other sourcing channels to identify and engage qualified candidates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (an associate degree with two or more years of extra relevant experience may be substituted, or more than four years of related experience may substitute for a degree).
• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in high-volume settings, with a track record of supporting multiple disciplines and talent segments.
• Knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, and government compliance regulations affecting recruitment.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, Teams).
• Ability to type 45 wpm.
• Ability to work independently, exercise confidentiality, and navigate applicant tracking systems.
• Exceptional customer service, sourcing, and recruitment skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to effectively communicate and push back when necessary.
• Ability to travel to job fairs as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior government contract recruiting experience.
• Workday experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Schedule

This position is mission-critical and essential to ongoing operations, requiring a flexible schedule to support a 24/7/365-day operation.

Security Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Security Clearance.
• Favorable credit check.
• Successfully pass a background investigation and drug screen.
• May be required to meet additional position-specific requirements (e.g., DOT exam, vaccinations, CPR, flu shot).

Physical Requirements

• Standing/Walking/Mobility: Must have mobility to attend meetings.
• Traveling: 10% - 20%.
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 0% - 10% of the time.
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0% - 10% of the time.
• Fine Motor Skills/Dexterity: Must write, type, and use a telephone system 100% of the time.
• Sitting: Prolonged and extended periods.