Virginia's Community College System
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Virginia's Community College System, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Working Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Role Title: Human Resource Analyst I; Role Code: 19091-SW; FLSA Exempt; Pay Band: 04; Position Number: 28300268; Agency: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Division; Work Location: Henrico - 087; Salary: commensurate with experience, maximum $70,000 - $73,000; Emergency/Essential Personnel; No EEO Category: B-Professional; Full Time or Part Time (Full Time).
Telework Options: Yes. Telework options are subject to change based on business needs.
Work Schedule: 40 hours, Monday-Friday and as needed.
About the College Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
Position Summary Reynolds Community College is seeking a
Talent Acquisition Specialist
to lead and support the college’s recruitment and onboarding processes. This position plays a key role in ensuring a positive candidate experience and providing expert guidance to college administrators throughout the employment process. The Talent Acquisition Specialist ensures compliance with EEO/AA, VCCS, and DHRM requirements in the advertisement, screening, referral, selection, and hiring of full‑time and part‑time faculty, classified staff, and wage/hourly positions, as well as processing tasks for work‑study personnel.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes for all employee classifications.
Advise hiring managers and administrators on recruitment strategies and compliance with employment regulations and institutional policies.
Maintain recruitment records and documentation in accordance with federal, state, and VCCS requirements.
Support continuous improvement in hiring practices and onboarding processes to promote equity, efficiency, and exceptional service.
Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, customer-focused HR professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and demonstrates integrity, confidentiality, and commitment to inclusive and equitable hiring practices.
Benefits
Health Benefits: Competitive state health coverage options, including dental, vision, hearing, and premium rewards.
Retirement: Membership in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), plus voluntary supplemental retirement options with employer contributions.
Paid Leave: Generous paid time off, including sick leave, personal leave, vacation, holidays, and paid parental leave.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Options for medical and dependent care with pre‑tax dollars.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support including legal, financial counseling, and up to four no-cost therapy visits per incident.
Professional Development: Tuition assistance, internal leadership programs, and advancement opportunities.
Special Assignments May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of human resources principles and practices, including recruitment, selection, classification/compensation, and payroll operations.
Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations governing human resources functions.
Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures, analyze data, and present findings clearly and effectively.
Proficiency in maintaining and generating reports from automated HR systems and databases.
Ability to work independently and provide guidance and direction to all levels of college staff regarding assigned work areas.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and exercise sound judgment in resolving workplace issues.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex HR information clearly.
Competency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and other HR information systems.
Additional Considerations Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of knowledge and expertise with college, VCCS, and DHRM policies as it relates to college employment matters.
Travel Travel between college campuses, as needed.
Application Deadline This recruitment is for current state employees only and the position will close on 10/23/2025.
Disability Inclusion In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
Background Check Statement The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.
EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Contact Information Contact Name: [Name]; Email: [Email]; Phone Number: [Phone Number]. Special Instructions to Applicants: This recruitment is for current state employees only and the position will close on 10/23/2025.
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Telework Options: Yes. Telework options are subject to change based on business needs.
Work Schedule: 40 hours, Monday-Friday and as needed.
About the College Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
Position Summary Reynolds Community College is seeking a
Talent Acquisition Specialist
to lead and support the college’s recruitment and onboarding processes. This position plays a key role in ensuring a positive candidate experience and providing expert guidance to college administrators throughout the employment process. The Talent Acquisition Specialist ensures compliance with EEO/AA, VCCS, and DHRM requirements in the advertisement, screening, referral, selection, and hiring of full‑time and part‑time faculty, classified staff, and wage/hourly positions, as well as processing tasks for work‑study personnel.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes for all employee classifications.
Advise hiring managers and administrators on recruitment strategies and compliance with employment regulations and institutional policies.
Maintain recruitment records and documentation in accordance with federal, state, and VCCS requirements.
Support continuous improvement in hiring practices and onboarding processes to promote equity, efficiency, and exceptional service.
Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, customer-focused HR professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and demonstrates integrity, confidentiality, and commitment to inclusive and equitable hiring practices.
Benefits
Health Benefits: Competitive state health coverage options, including dental, vision, hearing, and premium rewards.
Retirement: Membership in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), plus voluntary supplemental retirement options with employer contributions.
Paid Leave: Generous paid time off, including sick leave, personal leave, vacation, holidays, and paid parental leave.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Options for medical and dependent care with pre‑tax dollars.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support including legal, financial counseling, and up to four no-cost therapy visits per incident.
Professional Development: Tuition assistance, internal leadership programs, and advancement opportunities.
Special Assignments May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of human resources principles and practices, including recruitment, selection, classification/compensation, and payroll operations.
Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations governing human resources functions.
Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures, analyze data, and present findings clearly and effectively.
Proficiency in maintaining and generating reports from automated HR systems and databases.
Ability to work independently and provide guidance and direction to all levels of college staff regarding assigned work areas.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and exercise sound judgment in resolving workplace issues.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex HR information clearly.
Competency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and other HR information systems.
Additional Considerations Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of knowledge and expertise with college, VCCS, and DHRM policies as it relates to college employment matters.
Travel Travel between college campuses, as needed.
Application Deadline This recruitment is for current state employees only and the position will close on 10/23/2025.
Disability Inclusion In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
Background Check Statement The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.
EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Contact Information Contact Name: [Name]; Email: [Email]; Phone Number: [Phone Number]. Special Instructions to Applicants: This recruitment is for current state employees only and the position will close on 10/23/2025.
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