Organizational Development Specialist - Talent Acquisition

Who We Are: The Port of Virginia

The cargo carried by ships, trucks, and trains hold the lifeblood of our economy. Our nation’s ports, including The Port of Virginia, are at the center of it all. The fifth largest port in America, The Port of Virginia is a catalyst for commerce. A recent economic impact study found that over 397,000 jobs in Virginia – nearly 10% of Virginia’s workforce – have ties to the port. The Port of Virginia seeks out highly motivated individuals who share our values, understand our objectives and embrace our culture. At every level, from our corporate offices to our terminals to our inland facilities, Port of Virginia team members share a commitment to quality service for our customers, a passion for innovation and a desire to make a difference.

The Opportunity: Organizational Development Specialist – Talent Acquisition

The main objective of this position is to contribute to the retention and development of a diverse and talented team by fulfilling recruiting and onboarding duties, and supporting performance management and development activities.  

What You’ll Do: Responsibilities

• Develop, facilitate, and implement all phases of the recruitment process to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent for the organization.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria and support them with onboarding their new team member. 
• Generate a pipeline of qualified candidates for open positions using a variety of recruiting methods and resources including attending events, career fairs, and networking opportunities, and leveraging social media and industry/discipline-specific job boards.
• Use the human resource information system (HRIS) and other systems to create, post,   manage job openings, and maintain job descriptions for each role.
• Schedule and arrange interviews, prepare interview guides, and collaborate with hiring managers to conduct interviews.
• Provide timely communication and feedback to candidates to facilitate a smooth interview and onboarding experience.
• Complete pre-employment screening and administer any pre-employment assessments.
• Maintain all appropriate documentation and HRIS entries for recruitment and employee lifecycle changes (onboarding through offboarding), and ensure public records and information are managed, maintained, and disposed of according to the Library of Virginia retention and disposition schedules and the Virginia Port Authority records management policies and procedures.
• Issue new hire surveys and analyze results to adjust recruitment and onboarding processes and respond to any issues.
• Manage the employee swag store, including inventory management, ordering, and distribution to enhance employee engagement and brand representation.
• Develop and implement the internship program.
• Contribute to the development and management of engagement events and programs.
• Serve as backup for performance management and development activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are: Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience required. At least five years of relevant experience.

You Should Know: Disclosures

The Port of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, disability or national origin. 

Selected applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment background check which may include any of the following: Academic record and verification of education and/or certifications; Employment history (including references); Criminal history; Driving record; Fingerprinting; drug and alcohol testing, Fit for duty Physical, Other records or information related to the candidate's suitability for the position.

Selected applicant must have a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card). The Port of Virginia is a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week, 365-day-a-year operation, schedule and location may vary based on the needs of the operation.