Talent Acquisition Specialist

KBR - Chantilly, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Chantilly, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist at KBR plays a vital role in supporting the Readiness & Sustainment Solutions business unit by managing the full lifecycle recruiting process for both cleared and non-cleared positions. This position is essential for ensuring that the organization attracts and hires the best talent to meet mission-critical needs for the U.S. military and coalition partners. The specialist will work closely with hiring managers and HR business partners to develop effective recruiting strategies and maintain strong relationships with candidates and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide full lifecycle recruiting efforts for cleared and non-cleared positions.
• Act as recruiting subject matter expert to the business and advise the Hiring Manager with best practices.
• Be accountable for the successful execution of end-to-end recruiting solutions across an assigned area.
• Work in a matrixed and complex organization requiring significant consultation, relationship building and partnership.
• Work alongside more experienced Talent Acquisition Partners to help develop creative recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates.
• Source, screen, and identify qualified candidates for direct hire and contingent opportunities.
• Maintain high visibility and influence with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to ensure alignment and delivery of all recruiting strategies.
• Lead and participate in meetings with various parts of the business on a regular cadence.
• Display core competencies by analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures while developing advanced skills.
• Maximize sourcing tools and mentor others on the team on best practices.
• Build and maintain strong customer and client relationships and network.
• Creatively identify qualified candidates through various recruiting sources.
• Prequalify and submit a diverse slate of candidates to hiring managers for further consideration.
• Manage candidate activity through Workday, Phenom (CRM) and MS Teams.
• Maintain metrics related to the recruitment function.
• Leverage strong communication/collaboration skills to build strong cross-functional partnerships.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years' experience working as a recruiter in a structured Talent Acquisition department.
• Must be able to deploy/travel for extended periods of time to CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance.
• Data analytics / workforce planning background or interest.
• Experience in a recruiting environment with an emphasis on exceptional client service.
• High-volume staffing experience required.
• Proven track record working in a consultative recruiting environment.
• Experience scheduling meetings through Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Possesses a Bachelor's degree.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience with OCONUS and/or hiring for Skilled Labor positions.
• Previous experience managing OFCCP, AAP, EEO and other related compliance requirements.
• Experience with an applicant tracking system (Workday preferred).
• Experience with a CRM tool (Phenom preferred).

Benefits

• AD&D insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance