What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Specialist position at BCforward?
Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Location: Blacksburg, VA
Duration: Contract - 6 months
Pay Range: $28.85/hr - $38.46/hr (W2)
Job ID: 372092
Job Description
We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support recruitment activities for the Space and Defense Group in a flexible, hybrid schedule at our Blacksburg, VA facility. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in full-cycle, high-volume recruiting within manufacturing environments and a proven ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and deliver qualified talent efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with hiring managers to define position requirements and develop sourcing strategies.
- Support assigned functions by attending town halls and business update meetings.
- Identify and partner with technical vocational schools and local workforce organizations.
- Plan and coordinate on-site hiring events and represent the company at local job fairs and industry networking events.
- Proactively source candidates through multiple channels.
- Conduct phone screens and present qualified candidates to hiring teams.
- Prepare, extend, and negotiate offers in line with guidelines.
- Compose and post clear, attractive job advertisements.
- Maintain data integrity in the Applicant Tracking System (Workday).
- Communicate with hiring teams throughout the recruitment process.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 5 years of full-cycle recruiting with high-volume requisition management.
- Experience recruiting and hiring in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to build relationships and influence partners at all levels.
- Strong organization with an ability to act with urgency.
- Resourceful and creative approach to talent attraction.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with Workday Applicant Tracking System.
- Experience recruiting for space, defense, or advanced manufacturing roles.
Salary : $38