Overview

MBP is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team! 

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION:

• One to three years of recruiting experience with prior use of an Applicant Tracking System, candidate database, and social media platforms.
• Experience with recruitment efforts, processes, or programs, including positions requiring Secret/Top Secret clearances a plus.
• Business experience including talent acquisition, and/or organizational effectiveness, including experience in staffing for technical position (such as Engineers, Inspectors, Consultants) and retention initiatives.
• Full cycle recruiting experience with sourcing, tracking, and managing candidates.

In this role, familiarity with the A/E/C industry is preferred. This opportunity is open to several MBP office locations with telework options available. 

LOCATION

Proximity to one of the following locations desired:

• Fairfax, VA (Headquarters)
• Richmond, VA

Responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES:

• Assist with identifying internal hiring efforts (assessing of employees for different or more senior roles).
• Recruit applicants for available positions using creative solutions to source and attract candidates in alignment with an approved budget.
• Identify and source appropriate talent for current open roles within the organization.
• Coordinate the recruitment process, including initial assessments, advertising, attending jobs/career fairs, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, verifying references, requesting background checks through vendor, coordinating employment offers, and new hire orientations.
• Use applicant tracking systems and other recruiting software to track applicants throughout the selection phase to include collection of onboarding documentation.
• Ensure all recruitment dispositions in HRIS are kept up to date for accurate record keeping and Affirmative Action compliance.
• Develop relationships with third party recruitment agencies and staffing firms and assist with the procurement and measurement process.
• Provide recruitment counsel and guidance to hiring managers with hiring and employment data.
• Escalate employee relations issues and potential issues to Senior Vice President of Human Resources.
• Potential for travel is 30%, with peak hiring in Spring and early Summer.
• Maintain confidentiality of all personnel information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.
• Prior work experience with agency/third-party search firm is preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office proficiency required.
• Knowledge of employment law; specifically, recruitment laws.
• Knowledge of Engineering, Construction Management, or A/E/C terminology a plus.
• iCIMS Applicant Tracking experience is a plus
• SHRM-CP or PHR desired.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities, following up as needed.
• Strong organizational skills, follow up skills, and attention to detail is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience building relationships with candidates, internal customers, and business partners.
• Self-starter with high degree of initiative. Ability to work with minimal supervision, independently, and determine solutions; however, must recognize the importance of teamwork and collaboration.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong business acumen and ability to engage and influence all leadership levels.
• Excellent analytical, trouble-shooting and problem solving skills, and capable of establishing priorities in an often ambiguous environment.
• Demonstrate an ability to identify and analyze problems, exercise independent judgment, resourcefully innovate, recommend effective courses of action.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

MBP must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as client requirements related to the COVID-19 virus. Prior to being hired, you will have to provide proof of full vaccination status for COVID-19, or have received an approval for a medical or religious accommodation.

GUIDANCE/RESPONSIBILITY:

• Reports to Talent Acquisition Manager.

MBP is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Employer