Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Description

Background Information:

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of cutting-edge solutions that facilitate the rapid delivery of advanced warfare capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense, is seeking a Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist to be based in our Arlington office. IDT engineers employ automated testing, edge analytics, and virtualization within a cloud computing architecture to enable the development, integration, and deployment of combat capabilities. IDT's groundbreaking work and patented technologies are increasing military readiness, performance, and modernization. The company is dedicated to transforming defense systems through innovation, efficiency, and mission-critical results.

Overview:

Are you looking to join a competent, supportive, and fast-paced Human Resources team? Do you gain satisfaction from helping a candidate find the perfect career fit? This may be the role for you! IDT is looking for a self-motivated individual who will champion IDT's mission & values both internally with staff and externally with candidates and vendors. In this dynamic position, the Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist will work hand-and-hand with members of IDT's HR team to help lead full life-cycle recruitment efforts across multiple IDT offices. This position reports to the Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager.

All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Security Clearance.

Hybrid position. Must be able to be on-site 2-3 days per week or additionally as needed.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead full life-cycle recruitment across IDT's multiple offices to include but not limited to: sourcing and screening candidates (cleared and uncleared, covering a broad range of positions), identifying qualified candidates, overseeing interviewing, overseeing professional reference checks and background screenings, conducting in-depth compensation analyses and extending offers, reviewing new hire paperwork for accuracy and completion.
• Proactively create and maintain cooperative relationships with IDT departments to foster collaboration and ensure that fair, compliant, and equitable employment practices are followed.
• Efficiently utilize ATS (Jobvite Hire) for requisition and candidate management. Ensuring applicants are dispositioned according to compliance guidelines
• Manage the timely and compliant feedback on candidates from interviewers. Conduct interview debrief sessions with hiring teams as needed.
• Lead consistent communication with hiring managers and candidates during the recruitment process.
• Proactively build evergreen candidate pipelines.
• Perform compensation analyses and evaluate offers with HR and hiring managers.
• Create recruitment-related reports on a regular basis.
• Conduct EEO outreach initiatives.
• Conduct regular follow up with new hires once onboard as IDT employees.
• Coordinate and participate in job fairs as needed.
• Other HR administration tasks as assigned.
• Serve as a mentor to junior recruiters.
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading full life-cycle recruitment.

Required Skills:

• Experience working with government contractor companies.
• Experience recruiting technical talent such as engineers.
• Ability to lead full life-cycle recruitment efforts autonomously.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Experience with Jobvite preferred.
• Experience sourcing on platforms such as LinkedIn.
• Ability to anticipate and pivot quickly in response to evolving hiring needs.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organization skills.

Preferred Skills:

• SHRM certification
• Experience with the LinkedIn Recruiter platform
• Experience with ClearanceJobs
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience liaising with third party HR systems and vendors such as: ADP; background check companies; and a diversity outreach management system.

Highly Valued Competencies:

• Being a champion for IDT's mission & values in interactions with staff and candidates
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to think outside the box to devise innovative recruitment strategies
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges
• A high level of confidentiality and sense of urgency in all tasks
• Must be detail-oriented and able to multi-task
• Have strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organization skills

EEO Statement:
IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.