Talent Acquisition Specialist

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Overview The Talent Acquisition Specialist serves as a strategic partner to hiring managers and HR Business Partners, proactively identifying and delivering talent solutions aligned with workforce needs. This role is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process across assigned business units, with a strong emphasis on innovative sourcing strategies and proactive pipeline development. This individual will leverage both tactical execution and strategic insight to recruit diverse, high-quality talent while continuously improving hiring outcomes. The role requires the ability to manage a high volume of requisitions—including complex and hard-to-fill roles—while maintaining an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience. Key Responsibilities Strategic Talent Partnership Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to understand current and future hiring needs Anticipate workforce trends and develop proactive recruiting strategies to address talent gaps Serve as a trusted advisor on talent market insights, candidate availability, and hiring best practices Full-Cycle Recruitment Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for all assigned positions, from intake through offer Execute and facilitate screening, interviewing, and selection processes Ensure a consistent, efficient, and high-quality hiring experience for candidates and stakeholders Sourcing & Pipeline Development Identify and leverage