Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Gainesville, VA, USA
Hybrid
32K-44K Annually
Mid level
Automotive • Logistics • Transportation
The Driving Force in Logistics™
The Role
Manages full-cycle recruitment from requisition intake through onboarding. Sources active and passive candidates, builds talent pipelines, screens applicants, coordinates interviews, supports offers, and tracks recruiting metrics. Partners with hiring managers and represents the organization at job fairs, networking events, and university activities. Ensures background checks, paperwork, orientation, candidate communication, and onboarding processes are completed effectively and compliantly.
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JOB SUMMARYThe Talent Acquisition Specialist manages the full-cycle recruitment process from intake to onboarding, builds robust talent pipelines, and delivers a positive candidate experience. Additionally, they partner closely with hiring managers, attract top-tier talent, and actively represent the organization at job fairs, networking events, or university relations activities. This position functions during core business hours and requires employees to work from our PARS office four days/week at 7001 Heritage Village Plaza, Suite 280, Gainesville, VA 20155.
 ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES, NOT LIMITED TO
  • Manage end-to-end recruitment for active requisitions across multiple departments.
  • Proactively source active and passive candidates using job boards, databases, and social media platforms.
  • Track pipeline health, time-to-fill, and sourcing conversion rates to drive process improvements.
  • Represent the organization at job fairs, community networking events, and university career activities to build pipelines and elevate the employment brand.
  • Review resumes and conduct initial phone/video screens prior to sending them to the hiring manager for consideration.
  • Maintain clear, timely communication with candidates, manage interview loops, and assist with offer extensions and negotiations.
  • Facilitate the new hire onboarding process, ensuring all background checks, paperwork, and orientation are successfully completed.
 ORGANIZATONAL COMPETENCIES
  • Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
  • Exhibit and reinforce PARS standards and core values (Respect, Commitment, Collaboration, Results).
  • Ability to learn and utilize all PARS systems and equipment and all updates/upgrades.
  • Adhere to organizational goals and objectives while maintaining quality standards.
  • Act with integrity and professionalism.
  • Demonstrate open, effective communication and teamwork.
  • Demonstrate reliable and predictable attendance.
 JOB COMPETENCIES
  • Knowledge of employment laws and inclusive, bias-reduced hiring practices, and onboarding compliance.
  • Confidently engage with the public and professional networks to promote career opportunities.
  • Present an exceptional behavioral example as it pertains to attitude, reliability, respect, and commitment.
  • Respond and act confidently, assertively, and decisively while taking responsibility and accountability for position.
  • Develop professional partnerships and useful internal relationships through clear, concise, articulate communication.
  • Effectively spot issues, trends, and recruitment opportunities.
  • Demonstrate the ability to manage time effectively and follow through to completion.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline. 4 years’ job-related experience or a combination of post-secondary education and job-related experience will be considered in lieu of degree. HR certification a plus.
Experience: 4 years of proven full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate in-house or agency setting, including experience coordinating onboarding and participating in recruitment events.
Skills:  Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills to build trust with candidates and stakeholders.
Strong listening skills. Proficient in verbal and written communication. Proficient with Microsoft Office and Human Capital Management (HCM) tools. Attention to detail and prominent level of accuracy.
The starting pay range is $31.50 - $34.50. The salary range is $31.50 - $43.50.
NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employees assigned to the classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list to all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to make changes to the scope of assigned duties and responsibilities, without concurrence, whenever it deems the Company's daily business and financial needs make it necessary.
 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline
  • Four years of job-related experience, or an equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience
  • Four years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate in-house or agency setting
  • Experience coordinating onboarding
  • Experience participating in recruitment events
  • Knowledge of employment laws and inclusive, bias-reduced hiring practices
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Human Capital Management tools
  • HR certification
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, verbal, and written communication skills

RPM Freight Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RPM Freight Systems and has not been reviewed or approved by RPM Freight Systems.

  • Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are paired with company‑paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability. This combination signals robust core protections as part of the standard package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — An unlimited PTO policy is offered along with separate maternity and paternity leave. Usage expectations are indicated to vary by team, so actual time away can depend on local norms.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with an employer match is included and described as generous. The exact match formula and vesting are not publicly detailed, warranting confirmation during offers.

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The Company
HQ: Sydney
285 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

RPM is an international non-asset based logistics and supply chain solutions company. Our focus is servicing the entire spectrum of the Finished Vehicle logistics landscape and specialized Freight transportation for North America and Europe, including Mexico and Canada. As one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in the world, RPM executes tens of thousands of transactions per month and delivers hundreds of thousands of vehicles per year through a combination of digital innovations and an unwavering commitment to customer success. RPM has evolved as a disruptive and differentiated, end-to-end transportation service provider, to meet the ever-changing needs of its customers. Through a value-add 3PL solutions-driven approach implemented to maximize efficiency in the digital age; RPM is a mature and trusted carrier partner with rapidly expanding niche capabilities in vehicle and specialized freight transportation. RPM proudly services the some of the greatest, most recognizable companies in the world as The Driving Force in Logistics™ RPM has made the Inc. 5000 list eight-straight years, Inc. 5000 Regionals three straight years, was awarded by Business Intelligence Group for the Sustainability Leadership award, named by Food Logistics as a Top Green Provider, is Great Places To Work® certified, made Crain's Private 200 Companies list four consecutive years, Named by Transport Topics as a Top 100 Freight Broker four consecutive years in a row, awarded the honor of Entrepreneur Magazine's Top Company Cultures, Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces, "Cool Places to Work in Michigan" by Crain's Detroit Business, named a "Top Place to Work" by Detroit Free Press, and we are 9001 ISO certified, 1401 ISO certified, and an EcoVadis rated supplier.

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