Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

CFD Research is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing team. You will play a crucial role in the stages of the recruitment process, ensuring strong pipelines of qualified candidates. You will analyze the company's hiring and talent needs, use various channels to source top candidates, work closely with hiring managers, as well as conduct resume screening and interviewing. This person will also be responsible for building relationships with applicants and current employees, researching talent acquisition trends to improve the process, and representing the organization at job fairs and recruiting events.
This person may also be asked to provide additional support as needed to the Human Resources (HR) team.

Core responsibilities include:
• Utilize various sourcing techniques and tools to identify potential and passive candidates through online databases, job boards (Dice, Indeed, LinkedIn), social media platforms, Internet sourcing, Boolean keyword searching, and networking to identify top talent for our organization.
• Scheduling complex panel interviews with candidates.
• Review applicants, update statuses, while maintaining accurate, up-to-date candidate information in Greenhouse (our Applicant Tracking System) to effectively shepherd candidates through hiring process.
• Provide regular updates and reports on sourcing activities, candidate pipelines, and market trends.
• Handle PII responsibly and comply with all company policies, including HIPAA laws and regulations.
• Career Fair/ Hiring Event travel may be required periodically depending on the demands of the TA team to represent CFD effectively.
• In addition, this person may be asked to assist with basic HR duties as needed, including but not limited to, assist with onboarding of new employee-owners, assist with pre-employment of new employees to include reference checks, background checks, I9 document verifications, and verifying various information.

Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience as a Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Specialist, HR Recruiter, HR Generalist or similar role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools, (Greenhouse experience is a plus).
• Experience with full-cycle recruitment processes (sourcing, interviewing, hiring).
• Strong knowledge of sourcing techniques, research and candidate generation skills (e.g., Boolean search, job board platforms like Dice, Indeed, ClearanceJobs, LinkedIn, etc.), and ability to remain current with developing new techniques and skills.
• Basic knowledge of employment laws and regulations are essential.
• A Proactive, results-driven mind set with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle complex interview scheduling with multiple Outlook calendars, including both face-to-face and virtual interviews using Microsoft Teams and communicating interview confirmation emails to candidates in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a metric driven environment.
• Experience with Windows, Microsoft Office Tools, and ability to create and update basic Excel Spreadsheets, PDF and Word Documents.
• High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's Degree in a related field is also a plus.
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Location: This role is based at CFD Research Corporate headquarters in Huntsville, AL , and is 100% onsite. There may be opportunity for Telework flexibility, depending on experience level.

About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at

Benefits: CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. We offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.

CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories