Talent Acquisition Associate

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Associate

Location: McLean, VA - Richmond, VA - Plano, TX (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 months + Possibility to Extend and/or Convertr to FTE

Pay Rate: $28 - $32/HR (W2 Only)

Job/Role Description:

• This role supports the Talent Acquisition team in attracting, engaging, and retaining great talent by delivering a best-in-class experience for candidates and hiring teams within our client's organization.
• This position is part of the Internal Mobility team and provides an exceptional, streamlined experience to internal associates and contractors seeking their next role within the organization.
• This role supports recruiting activities for non-exempt internal associates transitioning into professional roles such as Business Analyst, Product Management, Process/Project Management, and similar positions.
• Effectively manage internal candidates through the recruiting and selection process and oversee contractor conversions to full-time roles.
• Build strong relationships with internal candidates at high volume and serve as a key point of contact throughout the interview and offer stages.
• Collaborate directly with hiring managers and full lifecycle recruiting partners to support internal hiring needs and help prepare associates for next steps in the interview process.
• Host recurring internal recruiting events alongside hiring managers to market open roles to associates across the organization.
• Educate hiring managers on internal mobility processes and policies while partnering with them to ensure a streamlined interview process.
• Coordinate with the Interview Logistics Team, Internal Mobility policy team, and other key Talent Acquisition partners to maintain an efficient, well-managed process.
• Support management of departmental data systems, including candidate tracking databases, decision-making tools, and ad-hoc reporting requests.
• Perform administrative tasks to ensure adherence to required processes, policies, and compliance steps.
• Participate in special projects, ongoing training, and team meetings to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain a strong focus on client management and delivering an outstanding candidate experience at every stage.

We recognize that many life paths can contribute to interest in this role. We value all experience, whether gained in a classroom or through other paths, and invite everyone who meets the below requirements to apply for this role.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification
• At least 1 year of experience in a Talent Acquisition Operations role
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to build relationships and manage high-volume candidate interactions with professionalism and care
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail and commitment to process adherence and compliance
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining focus on candidate experience
• Highly self-motivated and directed with strong collaboration skills across hiring managers, recruiters, and cross-functional teams
• Experience supporting recruiting processes and working directly with internal stakeholders
• Experience with candidate tracking systems, data management tools, and reporting is a plus
• At least 1 year of experience as a full life-cycle recruiter is a plus
• Experience hosting internal events or facilitating presentations is a plus