Talent Acquisition Specialist

City/State
Norfolk, VA
Work Shift
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Overview

The Talent Acquisition Specialist serves as a strategic partner to hiring managers and HR Business Partners, proactively identifying and delivering talent solutions aligned with workforce needs. This role is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process across assigned business units, with a strong emphasis on innovative sourcing strategies and proactive pipeline development.

This individual will leverage both tactical execution and strategic insight to recruit diverse, high-quality talent while continuously improving hiring outcomes. The role requires the ability to manage a high volume of requisitions—including complex and hard-to-fill roles—while maintaining an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Talent Partnership

- Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to understand current and future hiring needs

- Anticipate workforce trends and develop proactive recruiting strategies to address talent gaps

- Serve as a trusted advisor on talent market insights, candidate availability, and hiring best practices

Full-Cycle Recruitment

- Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for all assigned positions, from intake through offer

- Execute and facilitate screening, interviewing, and selection processes

- Ensure a consistent, efficient, and high-quality hiring experience for candidates and stakeholders

Sourcing & Pipeline Development

- Identify and leverage new and diverse sourcing channels to attract top talent

- Engage in both tactical and strategic sourcing to build robust talent pipelines

- Proactively source passive candidates and cultivate relationships for current and future opportunities

Recruitment Strategy & Process Improvement

- Support workforce planning by participating in forecasting and recruitment planning efforts

- Develop and execute recruitment strategies aligned with business priorities

- Continuously identify opportunities to enhance recruitment processes and improve outcomes

Project Leadership & Operational Excellence

- Lead or contribute to talent acquisition projects and initiatives

- Effectively manage a high volume of requisitions across varied job types and levels of complexity

- Maintain strong organization and follow-through in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

Education

- High School Diploma or GED (Required)

- Bachelor’s Degree (Strongly Preferred)

Experience

- Minimum of 2 years of HR experience with a Bachelor’s Degree , OR

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4 years of recruiting experience with a High School Diploma/GED (Required)

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5+ years of recruiting experience required for consideration as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

What You Bring

- Strong relationship-building and consultative partnership skills

- Ability to manage competing priorities and high requisition volume

- Proven success in sourcing, engaging, and hiring high-impact talent

- Commitment to inclusive hiring practices and diverse talent pipelines

- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Work Environment & Travel

- This is a remote position with regular travel required across Virginia and North Carolina

- Residency within 50 miles of Virginia Beach, VA is strongly preferred

- Flexibility to adjust hours as needed to support hiring events and business priorities as well as your scheduling needs.

Why Join Us

- Opportunity to influence and shape talent strategy in critical business areas

- Collaborative, mission-driven environment

- Exposure to both strategic and high-impact recruiting initiatives

- Ability to lead projects and drive meaningful process improvements

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans

• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Bac