Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Title: Talent Acquisition SpecialistLocation: Hybrid - Virginia/MarylandDuration: 6 months Contract Required to come into Canton or Merriweather at least 3 times per month.Job Description:This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the end-to-end recruitment life cycle, including meeting diversity and other recruiting goals. Utilizes various sourcing strategies and resources; builds networks through social media, job boards, employment agencies, professional associations, and employee referral programs. This position acts as a trusted advisor to candidates and hiring managers. May travel to various sites to facilitate recruiting events. Essential Functions:25% Develops recruitment and communication strategies to enhance the recruiting experience for prospective candidates and hiring managers.15% Coordinates with the implementation of strategies for recruiting diverse talent10% Work closely with hiring managers, building trust and credibility as an advisor in the selection process10% Evaluates recruiting pool to identify future sourcing needs and implements proactive recruiting strategies to build candidate pipelines for future vacancies.10% Proactively source and network with potential candidates in the marketplace10% Assist in the organizing and logistics of recruitment and marketing events.10% Represent internally and externally at events, job fairs, college recruitment functions with a goal of networking/relationship building with potential candidates and community outreach programs in order to establish and maintain an organizational presence in the community.5% Ensures recruitment practices are compliant with employment laws.5% Assist Talent Acquisition Leadership with development and implementation of specific projects. QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education Details: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or equivalent work experienceExperience: 3 years Full life-cycle HR/Agency recruitment experience in a high volume environment supporting mid to senior level roles.Experience with LinkedIn and LinkedIn RecruiterExceptional problem-solving, time management, and organizational skillsExperience in proactively sourcing qualified candidates In Lieu of EducationIn lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience. Preferred QualificationsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) (e.g., ADP, Taleo, Greenhouse)., ProficientAbility to navigate on social media to source for qualified candidates, ProficientWillingness and passion for sourcing, networking, and attracting candidates from various channels., ProficientExperience in developing creative approaches to attract diverse candidates, ProficientAbility to influence others and build strong internal relationships, ProficientProficient in MS Office applications., ProficientAbility to speak on behalf of the organization and represent the business., Proficient Licenses/CertificationsHuman Resources\PHR or SHRM-CP Pref Desired Skills and Experience Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist Location: Hybrid - Virginia/Maryland Duration: 6 months Contract Required to come into Canton or Merriweather at least 3 times per month. Job Description: This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the end-to-end recruitment life cycle, including meeting diversity and other recruiting goals. Utilizes various sourcing strategies and resources; builds networks through social media, job boards, employment agencies, professional associations, and employee referral programs. This position acts as a trusted advisor to candidates and hiring managers. May travel to various sites to facilitate recruiting events. Essential Functions: 25% Develops recruitment and communication strategies to enhance the recruiting experience for prospective candidates and hiring managers. 15% Coordinates with the implementation of strategies for recruiting diverse talent 10% Work closely with hiring managers, building trust and credibility as an advisor in the selection process 10% Evaluates recruiting pool to identify future sourcing needs and implements proactive recruiting strategies to build candidate pipelines for future vacancies. 10% Proactively source and network with potential candidates in the marketplace 10% Assist in the organizing and logistics of recruitment and marketing events. 10% Represent internally and externally at events, job fairs, college recruitment functions with a goal of networking/relationship building with potential candidates and community outreach programs in order to establish and maintain an organizational presence in the community. 5% Ensures recruitment practices are compliant with employment laws. 5% Assist Talent Acquisition Leadership with development and implementation of specific projects. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education Details: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or equivalent work experience Experience: 3 years Full life-cycle HR/Agency recruitment experience in a high volume environment supporting mid to senior level roles. Experience with LinkedIn and LinkedIn Recruiter Exceptional problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills Experience in proactively sourcing qualified candidates In Lieu of Education In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) (e.g., ADP, Taleo, Greenhouse)., Proficient Ability to navigate on social media to source for qualified candidates, Proficient Willingness and passion for sourcing, networking, and attracting candidates from various channels., Proficient Experience in developing creative approaches to attract diverse candidates, Proficient Ability to influence others and build strong internal relationships, Proficient Proficient in MS Office applications., Proficient Ability to speak on behalf of the organization and represent the business., Proficient Licenses/Certifications Human Resources\PHR or SHRM-CP Pref Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support. Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/. Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.