Talent Acquisition Associate
About The Position
The Talent Acquisition Associate supports full life cycle recruiting activities, partnering closely with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition colleagues to identify, attract, assess, and hire top talent while delivering an exceptional candidate and client experience. Working under general supervision, the Talent Acquisition Partner applies established recruiting practices, sourcing strategies, and company policies to support business hiring needs. This position continues to build recruiting expertise, develops knowledge of ICF's business and talent strategies, and exercises sound judgment within established procedures and guidelines. This is a fully remote position. Candidates may be located anywhere, but the preferred candidate will be able to work within U.S. time zones and standard business hours.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 2+ years of recruiting experience.
- 2+ years of coordination, scheduling, logistics, administrative, or customer service experience
- Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality, compliance, and meeting established deadlines.
- Strong communication, organizational, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
- Demonstrate curiosity and proactively pursue opportunities to expand recruiting knowledge, skills, and expertise.
- Take ownership of assigned recruiting activities and drives results with accountability and attention to detail.
- Consistently be able to recruit and fill recurring hiring classes to support ongoing business and workforce demands.
- Collaborate effectively with Talent Acquisition colleagues, HR partners, hiring managers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Deliver clear, professional, and timely communication to candidates, hiring managers, and other stakeholders.
- Embrace stretch assignments and development opportunities to broaden capabilities and support continuous growth.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- Experience using Workday, Beamery, or other Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and CRM platforms.
- Experience sourcing candidates through social media, networking platforms, and online research tools.
- Familiarity with employment laws, compliance requirements, and recruiting best practices.
- Candidates based in the DMV area or within commuting distance of headquarters (Reston, VA) are preferred; however, qualified candidates from other locations may also be considered.
- Experience leveraging AI and automation tools throughout the recruiting lifecycle to improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, and elevate the candidate and hiring manager experience.
Responsibilities
- Full Lifecycle Recruiting
- Sourcing and Talent Attraction
- Hiring Manager Partnership
- Candidate Experience
- Systems Compliance & Reporting
- Professional Growth and Collaboration
Benefits
- Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
