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Talent Acquisition Specialist - Recruiter - Security Clearance Required

Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025

Penn State Human Resources is seeking a team-oriented self-starter to join the Talent Acquisition organization.  The Talent Acquisition Specialist will report to the ARL Talent Acquisition Senior Specialist and will be embedded in The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State.

ARL is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University Center of Excellence in Defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas. As a DoD-designated, U.S. Navy UARC (University Affiliated Research Center), ARL maintains a long-term strategic relationship with the U.S. Navy and provides support for the other services. ARL is comprised of approximately 1,500 employees located at multiple locations throughout the United States.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be a part of the team that is responsible for the continuing evolution of ARL’s talent acquisition program.  The role will act as a talent advisor to hiring managers on the lifecycle recruitment process including a heavy emphasis on sourcing and building talent pipelines.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will :

  • Develop creative strategies for hard to fill, technical, and non-technical positions.
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs; identify and develop key skill requirements for all recruitment efforts.
  • Identify and source talent utilizing various sourcing channels, including but not limited to, LinkedIn, social media, professional networks, job boards, and referrals.
  • Expand ARL’s employer brand by attending career fairs, conferences, and networking events.
  • Manage the offer negotiation process between candidates, hiring managers and ARL Human Resources to expedite the hire process.
  • Participate in identifying best practices and trends in the field of talent acquisition to support the future development of talent acquisition strategies.

This position minimally requires a bachelor’s degree plus six years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required :

  • Full-cycle recruitment and proactive sourcing experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Ability to advise on market trends, creative sourcing channels, and strategies to improve the candidate experience.
  • Understanding of strategic and transactional recruitment principles and the ability to apply data to drive individual performance.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of broad concepts, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to human resources and talent acquisition processes.
  • Comfortable in a high volume / high demand environment with difficult to fill positions.
  • Possess effective oral and written communication skills, including consultative skills with the ability to understand the needs and urgency of an assigned customer base.
  • Excellent judgment, time management, and customer service skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Preferred :

  • Experience with Workday, Yello, JIRA, LinkedIn Recruiter, or similar recruitment tools.
  • Experience with high-volume recruitment of DoD technical professionals (Research and Development Engineers, Research Faculty, Cyber Security, Information Technology, etc.)
  • A hybrid work arrangement where the selected candidate is in a commutable distance to University Park, PA, Reston, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD.  Periodic travel for networking and events is required.

    The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be subject to a government security investigation and must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

    As a member of Penn State Human Resources, you will be joining a team of individuals who have the ambition to help Penn State succeed. Workforce diversity, cultural inclusiveness, and employment equity are deeply rooted in Penn State’s historic mission and are critical to our success. Just as we are committed to a diverse educational environment, we are also committed to a diverse working community. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

    Please provide a cover letter and resume at the time of application. All application materials must be uploaded at the time of application. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

  • The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.
  • The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is :

    51,000.00 - $74,000.00

    Salary : $51,000 - $74,000

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