- Salary
- $64k – $90k/yr
- Location
- Alexandria, VA, VA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Human Resources
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Talent Acquisition Analyst
Overview
Are you skilled in discovering talent and connecting them with the right career opportunity? Do you have a passion for creating talent strategies to address hiring needs and are enthusiastic about a challenging and fast-paced working environment? Are you a critical thinker who takes initiative and has a proactive approach to your work style? Would you like to join a team whose philosophy is that leadership exists at every level?
The Talent Acquisition Analyst will support the Senior Talent Acquisition Lead in developing and executing effective hiring strategies to attract and secure top talent across the organization. This individual will partner closely with Hiring Managers and Departmental Recruitment Coordinators to support hiring plans, prioritize recruitment needs, and ensure hiring goals are met with a strong sense of urgency.
The Talent Acquisition Analyst will assist with proactive candidate sourcing across a variety of channels and support the full-cycle recruiting process, from candidate identification and engagement through offer negotiation and placement. Working closely with the Senior Talent Acquisition Lead, this individual will help ensure a seamless, efficient, and positive experience for both candidates and hiring stakeholders.
Serving as a strategic recruiting partner rather than an order taker, the Talent Acquisition Analyst will demonstrate strong communication, negotiation, and written skills. The ability to craft compelling outreach, engage passive candidates, and build effective working relationships with Hiring Managers, peers, and senior-level stakeholders will be essential to success in this role.
The Opportunity
Assist in the handling of full lifecycle recruiting for assigned searches beginning with a kick-off meeting with the hiring manager to discuss process and strategic approach
Establish and maintain relationships with hiring managers to stay abreast of current and future hiring and business needs; executes agreed upon recruiting strategies
Execute creative recruitment and sourcing activities including but limited to direct sourcing, industry networking, internet based and social media recruiting, vendor management, diversity and outreach to appropriate industry appropriate organizations
Knowledge of multiple platforms for recruiting
Understanding of strong customer service focus and demonstrated strength in cultural competence
Streamline and automate processes for better efficiency and effectiveness
Evaluates the resumes of prospective candidates and determines degree of skill match; recommends or declines appropriately and forwards qualified candidate resumes to the hiring manager for review
Tracks candidate activity from initial resume submittal to hire in the applicant tracking system (ATS)
Conducts initial employment screening interviews by e-mail, phone, face-to-face, or other platforms
Coordinates all interview logistics and interfaces with candidates effectively during the recruiting and evaluation process
Coordinates receiving and evaluating of interview feedback and advises hiring supervisor in the final selection process
Advise managers and employees on staffing policies and procedures
Collaborates with the HR Manager, Compensation & Benefits in making salary offers
Checks references, verifies educational credentials, and coordinates background investigation of selected candidate; negotiates and makes verbal and written offers of employment
Manages the on-boarding process of each new hire recruited and coordinates the scheduling of orientation and other on-boarding meetings
Works with colleagues to prepare weekly reports to monitor recruitment activity, tracks vacant positions, recruiting strategies/sources, and costs
Continually networks and builds contacts in key functional areas to assist in future recruitment activities
Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Participates in various projects
Other duties as assigned
About the Department
The Department of Human Resources comprises a dedicated team of professionals working to support the strategic direction of the City government through the recruitment, development, and retention of a high-quality workforce capable of delivering public services in a complex and stimulating community environment. Through thoughtful planning and the diligent execution of work, the Department of Human Resources focuses on the critical needs of our dynamic organization and its employees. If you are curious for a broader view, click the City of Alexandria to learn more about our great City.