Talent Acquisition Manager (Project Management)

Basic Function/Scope:

Reporting to the Sr. Vice President of Human Resources, the Talent Acquisition Manager will provide day–to-day management to a designated recruitment team. The TA Manager is part of a team that develops and executes methods of identifying, sourcing, assessing and attracting top talent for the organization. This position performs full cycle recruitment and has the ability to make a significant contribution to the business. The role facilitates proactive consultation and support for the integrated Talent Management model in the specialized area of recruitment.

This position will be responsible for collaborating with and serving as a resource for three of our business sectors and will work closely with internal clients and HR generalist, promoting open channels of communication and responsiveness to the organization's strategic recruitment needs. The TA Manager will manage a team of geographically based remote recruiters and contractor support. This position will require up to 20% travel. Position will be based out of our Reston, VA office.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage full life cycle of recruiting process from specification through the employment offer. Daily duties include: posting advertisements, sourcing, interviewing, screening and presenting potential candidates to hiring managers; following up with candidates and hiring managers; salary negotiations; employment and reference checking; and various other recruiting activities while managing a team of two recruiters and a recruiting coordinator.
• Access, monitor and evaluate TA and Recruiter activities and provide tactical direction where needed to meet recruiting targets; to include workload assessment, customer / client satisfaction, recruiter performance, training needs, tools assessment, and other various activities to meet business needs.
• Manage and / or promote best-practice recruiting methods for the full team.
• Conduct thorough recruitment needs assessments with hiring managers while managing a high volume of open requisitions at any given time.
• Conduct candidate interviews to evaluate and summarize relevant skills and experience.
• Proactively develop and maintain candidate slates for current and future positions.
• Influence industry-specific partnerships for networking purposes
• Evaluate and identify areas within the current sourcing model to achieve efficiency and productivity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business or a related field is required.
• Minimum 8 years recruiting experience.
• Prior management experience with the ability to lead a team of recruiters.
• Experience in leveraging social media tools, such as LinkedIn, as a candidate identification and development tools is preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of the internet, search engines, networking sites, job boards and industry associations/niche web sites.
• Ability to assess talent and make recommendations to internal business clients.
• Understanding of overall business strategies and implications of HR policies, decisions and program implementation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and facilitation skills is essential.
• Proven, effective interpersonal skills, able to present information, influence decisions and work with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to produce results with project management skills. Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills required including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Applicant Tracking Systems. PeopleFluent experience an added plus.
• Prior experience working with a staffing agency or search firm is ideal.
• Experience working with diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Have the experience to qualify candidates by interviewing and presenting candidates to hiring managers according to OFCCP laws. Knowledge of and ability to leverage OFCCP regulations in the recruitment process.
• Very strong personal standards of ethics and integrity.