Talent Acquisition & Workforce Programs Specialist

The Talent Acquisition & Workforce Programs Specialist is responsible for supporting talent acquisition workforce planning employee development initiatives and strategic talent programs across the organization. This role serves as a key partner to management by attracting engaging and retaining talent while supporting workforce initiatives that enhance employee experience organizational effectiveness and business performance.The position provides end-to-end recruitment support for assigned openings while also leading internship programs talent pipeline development employee career mobility initiatives workforce analytics and strategic HR projects. The successful candidate will balance recruiting responsibilities with broader talent management and workforce development efforts to ensure the organization maintains a highly qualified and engaged workforce.The successful candidate will join the Human Resources HR team to support the Center Maintenance Operations and Engineering Contract CMOE located at NASA Langley Research Center. This position reports directly to the HR Manager.NASA enforces REAL ID requirements for all visitors and badge holders. Please visit www.dhs.govreal-id to view a list of compliant documents.All safety policies and procedures must be followed.ResponsibilitiesTalent Acquisition & Workforce PlanningDevelop and execute recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates for professional technical administrative union and SCA-covered positions.Research and recommend innovative sourcing methods to identify active and passive candidate talent pools.Utilize job boards social media networking groups community partnerships and recruiting technologies to source and engage candidates.Source screen and evaluate candidates for open positions ensuring alignment with business requirements and organizational culture.Conduct phone screens interviews and candidate assessments.Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements workforce challenges and future hiring needs.Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.Lead recruiting efforts for aged requisitions high-volume hiring initiatives and specialized workforce projects.Attend and coordinate participation in career fairs recruiting events workforce development initiatives and community outreach activities.Support workforce forecasting and succession planning activities by identifying talent trends and future staffing requirements.Talent Programs & Employee DevelopmentAdminister and coordinate the annual internship co-op and early career development programs.Support employee career mobility self-promotion opportunities and internal talent movement initiatives.Assist with onboarding and employee integration activities to improve retention and engagement.Coordinate talent development programs leadership development initiatives and employee training opportunities.Participate in employee engagement retention recognition and workforce wellness initiatives.Support organizational efforts related to succession planning and workforce capability development.Partner with leaders to identify workforce development needs and recommend appropriate solutions.HR Operations & ComplianceMaintain recruiting workforce and talent management documentation within ATS HRIS and other systems.Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations including Title VII ADA FLSA SCA affirmative action requirements and federal state and local employment regulations.Provide guidance to managers and employees regarding recruiting processes talent programs and workforce policies.Prepare and analyze workforce metrics including recruiting effectiveness time-to-fill retention trends turnover analysis and talent pipeline activity.Generate reports and dashboards for HR leadership senior management government contracts and client requirements.Support ISO documentation management audits and process improvement initiatives.Coordinate recruiting activities with corporate Talent Acquisition and Human Resources teams.Lead bi-weekly staffing and workforce planning meetings with business leaders.Participate in HR and Talent Acquisition projects training sessions and continuous improvement initiatives.Perform other related duties as assigned.QualificationsRequiredU.S. Citizenship required.Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Organizational Development or related field from an accredited college or university.Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition human resources workforce planning employee development or related talent management functions. Additional relevant education may be substituted for progressive experience.Experience supporting recruitment activities from sourcing through onboarding.Strong working knowledge of employment laws and regulations.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel Word PowerPoint and Forms.Strong analytical organizational communication and relationship-building skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.PreferredExperience with Workday ATS HRIS and reporting systems.Experience in government contracting aerospace defense or technical recruiting environments.Experience supporting unionized workforces and Service Contract Act SCA positions.Experience administering internship early career employee development or workforce planning programs.SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP PHR or equivalent HR certification preferred.Essential FunctionsWork EnvironmentOffice environment. 95May be exposed to areas of high noise levels hazardous propellants explosives chemicals and industrial facilities.