Talent Acquisition Consultant (TAC)

Talent Acquisition Consultant (TAC) Virginia Community College, United States about 24 hours ago

Location:

Fairfax, VIRGINIA

Deadline:

07 May 2026 Posting Details Posting Summary Working Title Talent Acquisition Consultant (TAC) Role Title Human Resource Analyst II Role Code 19092-FP FLSA Exempt Pay Band 05 Position Number 28000994 Agency Northern VA Community College Division

NV280-VP

Administration Work Location Fairfax County

• 059 Hiring Range $80,000/yr Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 2-Professionals Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options?
• Telework options are subject to change based on business needs
• Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule Monday
• Friday Sensitive Position No Job Description
• This position is open to current NOVA employees only

General Description:

The Talent Acquisition Consultant (TAC) provides consultative recruitment services to assigned divisions and campuses, supporting effective and compliant hiring practices across the College. This role partners closely with hiring managers or designees to deliver full-cycle recruitment services, ensure consistent application of policies and procedures, and support the College's efforts to attract and retain a highly qualified and diverse workforce. The TAC contributes to recruitment strategy development, supports workforce planning efforts, and helps identify opportunities to improve hiring processes and outcomes. This role balances strong client service with sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Duties and Tasks:

Manage full-cycle recruitment processes for assigned positions, including high-demand and hard-to-fill roles, utilizing targeted sourcing and outreach strategies. Support recruitment efforts for hard-to-fill positions by identifying sourcing challenges, recommending alternative approaches, and partnering with hiring managers or designees to improve outcomes. Serve as the primary point of contact for hiring managers and search committees, providing guidance and support throughout the hiring process, including coordination of screening, interviews, and selection activities. Provide consultative guidance to hiring managers on recruitment strategies, workforce needs, and best practices, recommending solutions to support successful hiring outcomes. Provide guidance and training to hiring managers and search committees on recruitment processes, interview practices, and compliance requirements. Ensure all recruitment activities comply with applicable federal and state laws, as well as DHRM, VCCS, and College policies, while promoting fair, transparent, and consistent hiring practices. Support a positive candidate experience and promote the College as an employer of choice through effective communication and participation in recruitment outreach efforts. Maintain accurate recruitment documentation and data integrity, and support continuous improvement of recruitment processes, including tracking basic metrics and identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with HR team members and stakeholders to support consistent service delivery, contribute to special projects, and share best practices

Essential Functions:

Provide consultative recruitment support to assigned divisions and campuses. Manage and coordinate recruitment processes from start to finish. Ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations. Support a positive candidate, and hiring manager and search committee experience. Maintain accurate documentation and data integrity. Contribute to process improvement and team initiatives.

• This position is open to current NOVA employees only
• 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.

KSA's/Required Qualifications Required KSAs:

Working knowledge of recruitment principles, practices, and procedures in a complex organization. Ability to interpret and policies, procedures, and guidelines. Strong consulting, client service, and relationship-building skills. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to analyze information, identify issues, and recommend practical solutions. Proficiency with HR systems, applicant tracking systems, and standard office software. Ability to maintain confidentiality, integrity and exercise sound judgment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Progressively responsible experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, human resources, or a related field. Experience supporting or coordinating full-cycle recruitment processes. Experience providing client service or consultative support. Experience demonstrating the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Additional Considerations Experience in higher education, public sector, or a multi-unit organization. Experience supporting recruitment in a high-volume environment. Familiarity with DHRM and/or VCCS policies and procedures. Experience using applicant tracking systems (e.g., PageUp, NATS, or similar). Experience supporting recruitment outreach or engagement efforts (e.g., job fairs, events). Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel Travel between assigned campuses. Posting Detail Information Posting Number CLS_4425P Recruitment Type Agency Employee Only

• E Number of Vacancies 2 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 04/30/2026 Job Close Date 05/07/2026 Open Until Filled Agency nvcc Contact Name Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to 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 via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155 Additional Information ground Check Statement Disclaimer 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: 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. Quicklink for Posting jobs.vccs/postings/95602