Talent Acquisition Specialist

VSE AVIATION INC (US) • Bloomfield, CT

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About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages full cycle recruitment for assigned roles across multiple departments, with a strong focus on technical and operational positions within an aerospace repair and shop-based environment. This role partners closely with hiring managers and HR to attract and hire qualified talent while ensuring a positive candidate and hiring manager experience. The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, operational setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience. OR an additional 3 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree.
• 4+ years of recruitment or talent acquisition experience in a corporate, agency, or operational environment.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Strong candidate engagement and sourcing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

• Experience recruiting for technical, engineering, or skilled trade roles within manufacturing, aerospace, MRO, or industrial environments.
• Prior experience working in a recruiting agency or high-volume staffing environment.
• Exposure to AI-enabled sourcing tools or other advanced recruiting technologies.
• Experience supporting multi-site or geographically dispersed operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full cycle recruitment process for assigned requisitions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing coordination, and candidate communication.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to understand role requirements and support hiring needs.
• Execute sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, networking, and other recruiting channels to build strong candidate pipelines.
• Leverage emerging recruiting technologies, including AI-enabled sourcing and screening tools, to enhance candidate enhance candidate outreach, engagement, and overall recruiting effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and status updates in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Coordinate interviews, collect feedback, and support offer processes to ensure a smooth candidate experience.
• Provide timely, organized, and professional communication with candidates and hiring teams throughout the recruitment process.
• Partner with onboarding teams to support a seamless transition for new hires.
• Assist with job postings, advertisement processes, and sourcing activities.
• Manage a moderate to high volume of requisitions while maintaining strong candidate engagement and close partnership with hiring managers in a fast-paced, operational environment.
• Support recruitment reporting and administrative activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level