Talent Acquisition Specialist (Government Services)

Position: Talent Acquisition Specialist (Government Services)

Location: Tampa, FL (Onsite)

Are you passionate about connecting top talent with meaningful careers in government services? We’re seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team in Tampa, FL. This is a dynamic, onsite role where you’ll play a key part in shaping our workforce and supporting mission-critical programs.

Responsibilities:

• Interviews external and internal applicants through phone and virtual interviews.
• Monitor job postings for assigned requestions daily.
• Screens applicants to match background and work experience to written job description.
• Ensures the accuracy and completion of all applicant documentation including the PTP employment application, resume, crosswalk resume, security documents, pre-employment screenings and background checks.
• Perform employee onboarding from start to finish and follow up on needed documentation for I9.
• Creates, completes, and stores employee files according to PTP processes.
• Verify that all documentation has been received and saved to employee file.
• Updating the perstat daily to ensure transparency across departments as to the status of new employees, adding new vacancies, and reporting losses on employees who are resigning.
• Notify Security Manager of any resignations or gains in personnel.
• Update offer letter tracker throughout the recruiting and onboarding process
• Follow up with Program Managers regularly to obtain status on submittals of new candidates.
• Assist the Human Resources department as needed.
• Works with Human Resources to determine appropriate starting salary for external and internal candidates.
• Coordinates interview and recruiting process with hiring managers and others involved in the hiring decision as necessary.
• Develops sourcing strategies, markets job opportunities through job postings, Internet sources, job fairs, referrals, and other sources of external applicants.
• Coordinates recruiting activities and events with community agencies, job postings, Internet sources, job fairs, and businesses to attract qualified candidates.
• Create and post job requisitions as needed.
• Create crosswalk resume templates on new requisitions.
• Conducts employment reference checks on final candidates.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Must be able to multitask and be a self-starter.

• Minimum of one year recruiting experience to include experience with recruiting techniques, technology, and methodologies.
• Intermediate personal computer expertise including Internet search engine utilization, to post jobs and source applicants.
• Knowledge of labor laws relating to recruiting, interviewing, applications, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and accommodations;
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions and requests;
• Effective written communication skills using appropriate business English;
• Computer literacy to use business software, the Internet, enter data/retrieve data;
• Human relations skills to build effective working relationships;
• Demonstrated customer service, problem solving, and self-starter