Military/Veteran Talent Acquisition Specialist

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Santa Ana, CA

About The Position

The Military/Veteran Talent Acquisition Specialist provides full-cycle recruiting support while leading the implementation and execution of military and veteran hiring initiatives. This role partners closely with business leaders, HR, and external military-affiliated organizations to identify, attract, and hire high-quality military-connected talent. In addition to core recruiting responsibilities, this position serves as a subject matter expert (SME) on veteran hiring, translating military skills into business needs and building scalable programs that enhance the organization’s military talent pipeline.

Requirements

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong sourcing and networking capabilities
Knowledge of military structure preferred
Ability to translate military experience
Analytical and metrics-driven mindset
High professionalism and candidate focus
Bachelor’s degree preferred
5+ years recruiting experience
Military recruiting experience preferred
Experience with ATS systems
Certification in military recruiting is a plus

Nice To Haves

Prior military service or related experience
Experience building veteran hiring programs
Familiarity with SkillBridge or transition programs

Responsibilities

Engage business leaders to forecast current and future talent needs
Lead intake discussions with HR and hiring managers
Manage requisitions in ATS ensuring compliance
Source, screen, and present qualified candidates
Market opportunities through multiple channels
Build relationships with candidates throughout the lifecycle
Partner with hiring managers and HR
Provide regular updates to stakeholders
Build proactive pipelines of talent
Track recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill and quality of hire
In partnership with the Director of Talent Acquisition, design and implement a military/veteran recruiting strategy
Develop sourcing strategies for transitioning service members
Translate military skills into civilian roles
Build partnerships with military programs and organizations
Manage military-focused pipelines
Lead participation in military hiring events
Develop employer branding for veterans
Train recruiters and hiring managers
Monitor program effectiveness using data
Ensure compliance with veteran hiring regulations
Develop targeted recruitment marketing campaigns
Collaborate on employer branding initiatives
Support DEI initiatives focused on veterans
Benchmark best practices
Participate in strategic TA projects