Talent Acquisition Specialist

Arete Associates•Tucson, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Areté, we are on the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation’s most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth. Discover your future with us. As a DoD contractor, we’re looking for an established Talent Acquisition Specialist who is detail-oriented, process-driven, and experienced in the full-cycle recruitment of both technical and administrative personnel. This is an opportunity to further develop your career in Talent Acquisition, with exposure to broader HR functions. This position will be based at our Tucson, AZ office and is classified as a full-time, exempt, non-supervisory position.

Requirements

6 + years of experience in full-cycle recruitment across technical and administrative roles.
Current knowledge of federal and state employment laws pertaining to recruitment activities.
Ability to conduct behavioral and competency-based interviews.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to follow established recruitment processes.
Strong communication skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality in a sensitive environment.
Eligible to obtain and hold a Top-Secret clearance.
Current experience using ADP Workforce Now Recruitment Module or similar ATS to maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data and recruitment metrics.

Nice To Haves

PHR Certification
Degree in Human Resource Management or related field.
Knowledge of DoD security clearances, and onboarding processes.
Experience recruiting candidates with security clearances.
Basic understanding of DoD contract structures and workforce requirements

Responsibilities

Assist with end-to-end recruitment for a diverse range of roles supporting DoD programs, including both technical and administrative positions.
Oversee onboarding processes such as background checks, security clearance verifications, and other compliance requirements.
Recruit and screen candidates ensuring alignment with current company needs.
Collaborate closely with hiring managers, security teams, and other departments to facilitate smooth hiring and onboarding experience.
Handle candidate communications and interview coordination with professionalism and confidentiality.
Utilize sourcing tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs, and similar platforms, to identify and engage qualified candidates.
Support HR and Talent Acquisition initiatives and assist with process improvements as needed.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data and recruitment metrics in applicant tracking systems and other HR platforms.