Talent Acquisition Specialist

Busch Group•-, VA

3d•$70,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for owning and executing full-cycle recruitment across a variety of roles, from initial intake through offer and onboarding handoff. This role ensures alignment with business needs, compensation structures, and organizational priorities while delivering a high-quality hiring experience and maintaining high standards of candidate and stakeholder experience. The Talent Acquisition Specialist partners closely with Hiring Managers and HR Partners to drive candidate quality, maintain process integrity, and ensure consistent, efficient recruitment execution across the organization. This is a full-time, fully onsite role based in Virginia Beach, VA. Relocation assistance is not currently offered for this position. Employment with Pfeiffer Vacuum requires current work authorization in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Targeted Compensation: The targeted base salary for this position is $70,000–$95,000 annually, depending on the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.

Requirements

Exercise of judgment, discretion, and tact in all business matters and business relationships is required.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain clear and cooperative working relationships with co-workers and demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality are essential.
Participation in and contribution to teamwork within the organization is required.
Necessary interpersonal skills include being a self-starter, motivated, creative, flexible, self-confident, deadline oriented and able to multi-task.
Employees must follow all quality and safety procedures of the company, including those at customer sites if applicable, and must abide by the corporate Code of Conduct in all situations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage candidates, hiring managers, and stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships and maintain effective working partnerships across the organization.
Ability to manage full-cycle recruitment processes across multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies for a variety of roles using job boards, networking, referrals, and direct sourcing techniques.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
Proactive and self-directed, with the ability to take initiative and independently drive recruitment processes forward.
Sound judgment and decision-making ability, including the ability to assess candidate qualifications and alignment beyond resume review.
General awareness of employment laws, regulations, and best practices related to hiring and recruitment.
Experience using applicant tracking systems and sourcing platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, job boards) to manage candidate pipelines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent professional recruiting experience will be considered in lieu of formal education
3–5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience required
Experience partnering directly with hiring managers and stakeholders throughout the recruitment process
Experience managing multiple requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Working knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best practices related to hiring and recruitment.
Experience working within an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), including maintaining accurate candidate records and documentation; SuccessFactors experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience using Microsoft Teams or similar collaboration tools for communication and interview coordination
Familiarity with sourcing platforms and tools (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed, job boards, resume databases)
The ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing is essential. Reports, email correspondence, schedules, are all typical requirements of this position and must be effectively and professionally communicated.
Basic math skills required.
Must be able to multitask and operate in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a disciplined approach to oversee all personnel needs.
The ability to understand the company’s needs and requirements is essential.
Must be able to solve both practical and complex problems and deal with a variety of factors in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record are required at the time of hire and periodically thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting across multiple functions (technical, manufacturing, engineering, or corporate roles) preferred
Experience supporting recruitment initiatives such as process improvements, employer branding, or talent pipeline development preferred
HRCI or SHRM certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment across assigned roles, including intake, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer development, and onboarding handoff
Lead intake discussions with hiring managers to define role scope, expectations, and candidate profiles
Drive clarity on role requirements and hiring expectations to ensure alignment and reduce downstream disruption
Develop and execute sourcing strategies using job boards, networking, referrals, and direct sourcing techniques
Vet candidates early for role alignment, including experience, expectations, and compensation, prior to hiring manager engagement
Evaluate candidate qualifications, experience, and overall fit beyond resume alignment
Drive recruitment process momentum, ensuring timely movement of candidates, feedback collection, and decision-making
Serve as the primary point of contact for hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
Partner closely with HR Partners to ensure roles are aligned to approved compensation structures prior to recruitment
Provide guidance on market conditions, candidate availability, and realistic hiring expectations
Maintain consistent communication and accountability with stakeholders throughout the hiring process
Proactively identify and escalate risks related to compensation, candidate alignment, or role scope changes
Support offer development within approved compensation parameters and structured approval processes
Conduct structured screening conversations to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and alignment
Ensure candidates are informed, engaged, and aligned throughout the recruitment process
Deliver a high-quality candidate experience through timely communication and professionalism
Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
Support employer branding initiatives and represent the organization at career fairs, networking events, and recruiting activities as needed
Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), including maintaining complete candidate records and activity tracking
Ensure all candidate activity, notes, and status updates are consistently recorded
Manage requisition lifecycle, including posting, updates, status changes, and closeout
Ensure alignment between system data and internal reporting tools
Support compliance with internal processes, audit requirements, and employment regulations
Leverage recruitment data and market insights to inform hiring decisions and improve recruitment effectiveness
Operate with consistency across entities, following standardized recruitment processes and best practices
This role may support additional talent acquisition initiatives, process improvements, and cross-functional projects as needed to support evolving business needs.