Talent Acquisition Specialist

Overview

Digital Prospectors is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist for a contract position based in the Greater Boston Area, requiring 2-3 days onsite per week. This role is expected to last over three years and necessitates obtaining an Interim Security Clearance before commencing work.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management to craft job postings, recruitment approaches, and define key competencies.
• Make salary offer recommendations and negotiate initial salaries with candidates.
• Assess various employment factors including candidates' experience, education, skills, knowledge, and abilities relevant to job classification and candidate selection.
• Source candidates through multiple avenues such as social media, career fairs, agencies, and partnerships with recruiting contractors to maintain a steady pipeline of qualified applicants.
• Conduct candidate screening and interviews to identify suitable prospective hires.
• Administer applicant tracking systems and generate related reports and metric analyses.
• Facilitate the hiring process by preparing applicant assessments, providing company information to candidates, overseeing background checks and drug testing, verifying references, and supporting smooth onboarding.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent blend of education and experience.
• A minimum of three years' experience in a dynamic setting with responsibilities such as recruiting, sourcing, or managing a contingent workforce.
• Prior exposure to contingent workforce lifecycle processes, preferably with direct contingent workforce management experience.
• Proficiency in utilizing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search strings, and other sourcing techniques to identify talent.
• Experience in managing applicant tracking systems effectively.
• Ability to source talent across various labor segments including technical and non-technical fields.
• Experience conducting phone screenings and presenting qualified candidates to hiring teams.
• Knowledge of compliance issues related to contingent workforce or employment laws.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication capabilities with an aptitude for influencing and collaborating across organizational levels.
• Customer-oriented with keen attention to detail, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with Vendor Management Systems like SAP Fieldglass, Beeline, or VNDLY.
• Familiarity with SuccessFactors software.
• Advanced sourcing techniques beyond LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Recruiting experience supporting Department of Defense or government contractor positions.
• Experience sourcing candidates holding active security clearances.

Additional Information

A background check is required after a job offer is extended. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to non-discrimination and fostering an inclusive workplace environment. The company has received multiple accolades including a 4.9/5 Glassdoor rating and recognition as a Top 10 'Employee’s Choice - Best Places to Work' by Glassdoor for organizations with fewer than 1000 employees, along with honors from Staffing Industry Analysts, Forbes, Fortune, and Inc. magazine for being a top staffing firm and employer.

Applicants are encouraged to support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by completing an Invitation to Self-Identify form as part of the application process.