Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist – Contractor

Roanoke, VA client seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist contractor responsible for full life‑cycle recruiting: recruiting, screening and recommending placement of staff by using creative sourcing methods (internal and external). This role will focus on IT/Security recruiting. Experience recruiting in these areas is preferred.

• This is an onsite position. Training will be remote during the first month only, beginning the week of August 10.
• Effective 9/14/2026, this role will be onsite Monday-Friday.
• Must live within 50 miles of the physical address of the office location.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Can manage technical and non-technical exempt professional positions and management positions and other related responsibilities as assigned.
• This position requires the ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• This role can also serve as a useful resource to other less seasoned Talent Acquisition employees.
• Partners with hiring manager and HR Business Partner to determine staffing needs.
• Screens resumes, interviews candidates (by phone or in person), administers appropriate assessments and reference/background checking, makes recommendations for hire (or not hire) and delivers employment offers for both exempt and nonexempt position openings within an assigned territory.
• Serves as an expert for recruiting candidates within an assigned territory.
• Partners with Sourcing Specialist in order to bring a diverse slate of qualified candidates to the hiring manager. Manages internal transfer process, including screening, coordination of interviews with hiring manager, transfer offer letters, etc.
• Follows up with candidates and hiring managers to obtain feedback regarding recruiting process. Develops and maintains an excellent relationship with internal and external clients to ensure achievement of staffing goals.
• Communicates important employment information during delivery of employment offers (e.g., benefits, compensation, non‑compete agreements). Responsible to ensure onboarding and new hire orientation processes occur.
• Works with hiring managers to ensure compliance with all federal/state laws and regulations, including affirmative action plan compliance. Manages current candidate activity in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Manages application/resume file and retention according to company policy.
• Suggest and help implement on‑going process improvements to ensure an effective, efficient and compliant recruiting process.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related field preferred; or equivalent years of experience.
• Five years’ corporate experience in recruitment and placement of applicants in professional and management level exempt positions including 3 years of knowledge and experience working with electronic applicant systems and internet recruiting sources.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Business Acumen:
  Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Global & Cultural Awareness:
  Relationship Management Consulting/coaching.
• Some travel may be required.

Reference: 1059759