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Talent Acquisition Specialist

Aleron
United States, Virginia, Blacksburg
Mar 27, 2026
Description Are you a Talent Acquisition Specialist looking to join one of the top companies in the Aerospace and Defense industry? Are you looking to further your career and grow? Do you have experience in recruiting and hiring in a manufacturing environment? If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today! Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work hybrid with our client in Blacksburg, VA. Interested? Here's what you'd do: Partner with hiring managers to accurately define position requirements and develop an effective sourcing strategy. Support the business and assigned functional areas with acquiring talent, including attending townhall meetings and business update meetings for various initiatives. Identify and partner with technical vocational schools and local workforce organizations. Plan and coordinate on-site company hiring events, represent client at local job- fairs, and participate in any industry-related networking events. Proactively source candidates. Conduct phone screens to qualify and present candidates to the hiring teams. Prepare, extend, and negotiate offers. Compose and post attractive job advertisements. Maintain data integrity in the Applicant Tracking System (Workday). Communicate with hiring teams throughout the recruitment process. Here's what you'll get: Hours: 40 hours/week - 1 ^st shift. Length: Contract (6 month) Payrate: $ 28.85-$38.46 /hour Sounds like a good fit? APPLY TODAY About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience across industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive the business outcomes they seek. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Job Requirements Required Skills / Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree. Minimum 5 years of experience in recruiting and hiring in a manufacturing environment. Minimum 5 years of experience in full cycle recruiting, inclusive of managing a high-volume requisition load. Preferred Skills / Qualifications: Ability to build strong relationships and enact influence with business partners of all levels. Highly organized, with the ability to act with urgency. Have a resourceful and creative ability to attract talent. Additional Information: Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire. After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply