Talent Acquisition Specialist (Entry-Level)

Jt4 - Las Vegas, NV

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Las Vegas, NV

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

JT4, LLC is seeking a dedicated and motivated Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Corporate Talent Acquisition Team. This entry-level position is crucial in supporting the overall recruitment function within the organization. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will report directly to the Talent Acquisition Manager and will play a key role in sourcing qualified candidates for various positions across the company. The primary responsibilities include external sourcing of candidates, assisting with administrative functions, and contributing to the team's recruitment, marketing, and social media objectives. This role is essential for ensuring that JT4, LLC attracts and retains top talent to support our mission of providing engineering and technical support to the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy. In this position, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will collaborate closely with the recruiting team and hiring managers to identify and source qualified candidates through various external platforms such as Indeed, LinkedIn, ClearedJobs, and ClearanceJobs. The role also involves organizing and uploading resumes collected from recruitment events into the internal document management system, ensuring that all candidate information is accurately maintained. The Specialist will be responsible for registering for both in-person and virtual career fairs, managing logistics such as confirming registrations and payments, and setting up virtual booths and company profiles on various platforms. Additionally, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will prepare and pack promotional materials, swag, and brochures for recruiting events, ensuring timely delivery through effective shipment management. Representing the organization at career fairs, information sessions, and marketing events is a key aspect of this role, as is scheduling interviews, arranging travel plans for interviewees, coordinating meetings, and preparing necessary meeting materials. The Specialist will also provide administrative support to the corporate recruiting team as needed, contributing to the overall success of the recruitment initiatives. This position is office-based and not eligible for remote work or telework. The working conditions are typical of an office environment, with occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds and constant use of a computer terminal. The role requires mental alertness and effective communication skills, as well as the ability to work beyond standard hours and on weekends when necessary to meet recruitment demands. Occasional travel may also be required to attend recruitment events and fairs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the recruiting team and hiring managers to source for qualified candidates on external platforms (i.e. Indeed, LinkedIn, ClearedJobs, ClearanceJobs)
• Organize and upload sourced and collected resumes from events into the internal document management system
• Register for approved in-person and virtual career fairs; enter all requests into the internal document management system, confirm registration/payment with institution, and set-up virtual booth/company profile information on a variety of platforms
• Prepare and pack swag, materials, and brochures for recruiting events, ensuring timely delivery through shipment management services
• Represent the organization at career fairs, information sessions, and marketing events
• Schedule interviews, arrange interviewee travel plans, coordinate meetings, and prepare meeting materials; provide administrative support to the corporate recruiting team as requested
• Perform other tasks and services to support the organization's recruitment initiatives as required

Requirements

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficiency in using social media and online platforms for recruitment
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of recruitment processes and candidate sourcing techniques

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with recruitment software or applicant tracking systems
• Familiarity with the defense industry or government contracting
• Previous experience in a recruitment or HR role, even if internship or volunteer