Talent Acquisition Manager

Venatore is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead our recruitment efforts for a wide range of roles supporting the Department of Defense (DOD) and Civilian USG Agencies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in recruitment, with a focus on IT technical roles, as well as other areas such as data science, IT engineering, logistics, and program management.

The Talent Acquisition Manager is a strategic leader responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive recruitment strategy that aligns with Venatore's vision and business objectives. This role involves developing and implementing innovative recruitment initiatives, managing complex hiring processes, and providing expert guidance to hiring managers and stakeholders. The Talent Acquisition Manager serves as a trusted advisor, leveraging data-driven insights and market trends to optimize recruitment outcomes, enhance the employer brand, and drive business growth. This leadership role requires a deep understanding of the organization's talent needs, as well as the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with the candidates and key stakeholders, including hiring managers, executives, and external partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent for DOD and USG Agency contracts
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs and develop job descriptions
• Source candidates through various channels, by posting open requisitions to job boards, social media sites, and professional network associations
• Screen resumes against job descriptions, educations/experience requirements, professional certifications, personnel security clearance minimums, and then conduct interviews to select qualified candidates
• Coordinate with the company leadership to forecast various department goals and hiring needs
• Lead weekly/monthly recruiting meetings to discuss and review open requisitions, establish recruiting priorities, discuss candidates, and monitor/track overall recruiting progress
• Develop and manage recruitment budgets, ensuring cost-effective recruitment strategies
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, such as OFCCP and EEO, and company policies
• Analyze recruitment metrics and provide insights to improve recruitment processes
• Develop and maintain relationships with DOD and USG Agency partners to stay informed about recruitment needs and trends
• Represent the corporation at selected external recruiting and hiring events to advertise job openings, attract and meet talent, and increase company visibility.
• Stay up-to-date with new technological trends and products and participate in industry events to network with IT professionals and other stakeholders in the USG contracting community

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in recruitment, with a focus on IT technical roles
• Proven track record of successful recruitment outcomes, with a strong understanding of recruitment strategies and tactics
• Experience working with government contracts, including DOD and Civilian USG Agencies
• Strong knowledge of government regulations, such as OFCCP and EEO
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with hiring managers, candidates, and government partners
• Solid understanding of HR practices and labor legislation
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems and resume databases
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze recruitment metrics and provide insights to improve recruitment processes
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the government contracting industry
• Security clearance (Secret or higher)
• Certification in recruitment or HR, such as SHRM-CP or PHR
• Experience with recruitment metrics and analytics tools, such as ADP WorkforceNow

Venatore is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to ensuring that all employment-related decisions, including hiring, promotion, and termination, are made without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We proudly adhere to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action and welcome applications from qualified individuals, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.