Talent Acquisition Specialist

Groundwork USA

. Advise hiring managers on recruiting best practices, HR compliance, company policies and departmental procedures .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, assessing, and managing candidates through the hiring process. Proficient in utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems and job boards to meet staffing needs while maintaining strong communication and organizational skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle RecruitingApplicant Tracking SystemsHuman Resources Information SystemsJob Board ProficiencyBilingual in English and Spanish

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle RecruitingApplicant Tracking SystemsHuman Resources Information SystemsJob Board ProficiencyMicrosoft Suite ProficiencyTalent Acquisition PrinciplesResume MiningQuality ScreeningOffer Letter DraftingNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCustomer Service SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

IndeedLinkedInZipRecruiterMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft SharePoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Human Resources Professional Certification

Industry Keywords

HR ComplianceRecruiting Best PracticesStaffing NeedsCandidate AssessmentInterview Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise hiring managers on recruiting best practices, HR compliance, company policies and departmental procedures
Coordinate with Human Resources, hiring managers and staffing reports to confirm staffing needs
Update active requisition data in the Applicant Tracking System weekly
Manage the ATS and document requisitions, applicant activity, candidate status, interview notes, feedback and related paperwork
Partner with approved recruiting agencies as needed
Conduct intake calls with hiring managers and establish interview schedules and recruitment strategies
Source and recruit qualified candidates through active and passive methods using Indeed, LinkedIn and other recruiting tools
Assess candidates through daily and weekly quality screenings
Coordinate candidate and hiring-manager interviews, including travel itineraries when necessary
Provide recruiting updates to stakeholders and track progress toward recruiting goals
Draft and extend verbal and formal offer letters by the next business day and assist with negotiations
Track and communicate candidate progress toward offer acceptance
Maintain collaborative relationships with hiring managers, HR partners and company stakeholders
Perform other duties as needed or assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, related field or equivalent work-related experience required
Three or more years of experience with full-cycle, high-volume recruiting required
Human resources professional certification preferred but not required
Working understanding of talent acquisition and/or human resource principles, practices and procedures
Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems required
Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (Workday) preferred
Proficiency with job boards and resume mining platforms required (Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, etc.)
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook and SharePoint required
Proven customer service experience with both internal and external customers
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Occasional travel up to 15% to Groundworks corporate office, branch locations or company events required
Employee must regularly and reliably report to work on time each working day

Benefits

Comp & perks

Real career growth
Comprehensive and affordable benefits package
Company ownership equity
Hands-on training
Advancement opportunities
Industry-leading training programs
Leadership development and career growth tracks
Top Workplace with award-winning culture
Employee company ownership opportunities