Staff Talent Acquisition Spec

At Areté, we are on the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation's most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee- owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth.

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We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist with strong full cycle recruiting experience, a disciplined approach to process, and a commitment to supporting national security missions through exceptional hiring. In this role, you'll partner closely with internal stakeholders across technical and corporate functions, ensuring we bring in high quality talent while upholding the compliance standards essential to Department of Defense (DoD) supported work. This is a full time, in office, exempt, non supervisory position based in either Northridge, CA, Niwot, CO or Tucson, AZ. This position offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise within a collaborative, mission driven HR team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with end-to-end recruitment for a diverse range of roles supporting DoD programs, including both technical and administrative positions.
• Oversee onboarding processes such as background checks, security clearance verifications, and other compliance requirements.
• Recruit and screen candidates ensuring alignment with current company needs.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers, security teams, and other departments to facilitate smooth hiring and onboarding experience
• Handle candidate communications and interview coordination with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Utilize sourcing tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs, and similar platforms, to identify and engage qualified candidates.
• Support HR and Talent Acquisition initiatives and assist with process improvements as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data and recruitment metrics in applicant tracking systems and other HR platforms.

Qualities We Look For:

• Creativity and innovation in solving challenges
• Integrity and responsibility in all actions
• Collaboration across teams and specialties
• Responsiveness in fast-paced environments
• Passion for national security and excellence

Experiences and Background We Look For (Required Skills):

• 4 + years of experience in full-cycle recruitment across technical and administrative roles.
• Current experience using ADP Workforce Now Recruitment Module or similar ATS to maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data and recruitment metrics.
• Current knowledge of federal and state employment laws pertaining to recruitment activities.
• Ability to conduct behavioral and competency-based interviews.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to follow established recruitment processes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality in a sensitive environment.
• Eligible to obtain and hold a Top-Secret clearance.

Nice to Have (Preferred Skills):

• HR Generalist experience.
• PHR or similar certification.
• Degree in Human Resource Management or related field.
• Knowledge of DoD security clearances, and onboarding processes.
• Experience recruiting candidates with security clearances.
• Basic understanding of DoD contract structures and workforce requirements

The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $115,000; however, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Other Considerations:

Areté is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination, and we believe every person has the right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and equal consideration.

Areté is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.

Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility.

Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Areté will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website because of your disability. To request an accommodation, please contact Areté Human Resources at 818-885-2200 for assistance