Talent Acquisition Specialist

At the National Wildlife Federation, we know that our mission requires the hard work of dedicated people focused on uniting all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through conservation programs and ensuring access to natural resources and outdoor spaces for everyone regardless of background, economic status, or location.  The role of Talent Acquisition Specialist is vital to us upholding our mission by sourcing, identifying, screening and hiring candidates to join the organization.  The ideal candidate will be passionate about connecting the right person to the right role through knowledge of required skills, understanding of the work and engaging candidates on a human level. 

We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition professional to join our hard-working team of HR professionals. Your problem-solving abilities, sense of ownership, and exceptional communication skills will enable your success in this role.  You will develop and implement programs to engage, attract and recruit high-quality candidates with the goal of hiring the right people in the right roles. Additionally, your sense of responsiveness and service will make you a strong liaison with hiring managers and other colleagues attached to the hiring process. As an employee champion of our diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice best practices you are committed to opportunities for all.

In this role you will:

• Implement our TA strategy with an eye toward process improvement
• Support hiring managers with a “service mindset” that builds a collaborative hiring environment
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders inside and outside of People Operations in order to bring clarity and understanding to the recruiting process
• Manage the steps of recruiting from requisition to posting, screening to selection, background checks to employment offer
• Create and implement end-to-end hiring processes to ensure a positive experience for candidates
• Develop strong working relationships with departmental hiring managers and set clear expectations around the steps of successful recruiting.
•  Design interview questions in conjunction with managers

Basic Qualifications:

•  At least 3 years of prior full-cycle recruiting for an organization of at least 300 employees
•  Prior experience communicating hiring procedures to managers at all levels of the organization
•  Proficiency in documenting processes
•  Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with a diverse audience of internal and external stakeholders
•  Excellent time-management and organizational skills
•  Experience with technology including HRIS platforms, Zoom, MS Office Suite
•  Superb attention to detail
•  Adaptable, curious and solution-focused

Preferred Qualifications:

•  4+ years of recruiting experience
•  Experience in presenting information to hiring managers via Zoom or in-person meetings
•  Strong networker that can find the needle in the haystack
•  Professional certification or credential in recruiting, project management or other HR discipline
•  Familiarity with recruiting in non-profit and for-profit employers

NWF Values:

Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.  Your competencies should include:

• Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
• Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
• Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
• Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them;
• Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
• Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission

Travel Requirements:

There will be minimal travel in the local area to other local NWF offices in the DC metro area as needed.  There may be limited travel throughout the year to attend conferences, meet with the People Team and other stakeholders. 

Location and Work Mode: 

This position will be based in our headquarters in Reston, VA. The National Wildlife Federation is committed to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic community of care for all staff. In this position, the employee may work hybrid from the greater Washington, DC area. For more information on Work Modes, please review the benefits section of our careers page: https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers 

Physical Requirements of the Job:

Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example, using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about the workspace. The position requires mobility, including moving materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet). 

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Please Note:

This job description sets forth the job’s principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however.  Unless they begin with the word “may,” the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are “essential functions” of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $67,000 - $73,000, commensurate with experience.

We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021, and by Forbes as one of America’s best small employers!  We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling.  We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting.  We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.

We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health: 

• Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual based on a full-time schedule, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), and 11 holidays
• We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
• Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
• Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
• Therapist available at no cost
• Pet insurance and discount perk program
• Annual wellbeing allowance

In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:

• Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
• Annual year end retirement contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
• Pet adoption stipend
• Student Loan management

Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers.

About the National Wildlife Federation

Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has grown into America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state and territorial affiliates and more than seven million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and stripes. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world. We advance this mission through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, advancing environmental justice, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.

Application:

Join us in making a difference. Apply today to become a part of our mission-driven team at NWF! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.

For more information on our recruiting process, please review our Careers page: https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers 

We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules.  Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence.  Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org  or 703-438-6244.

If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.