Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

At Commence, we’re the start of a new age of data-centric transformation, elevating health outcomes and powering better, more efficient process to program and patient health. We combine quality data-driven solutions that fuel answers, technology that advances performance, and clinical expertise that builds trust to create a more efficient path to quality care.

With human-centered, healthcare-relevant, and value-based solutions, we create new possibilities with data. We provide proof beyond the concept and performance beyond the scope with a focus on efficiencies that transform the lives of those we serve. With a culture driven by purpose, straightforward communication and clinical domain expertise, Commence cuts straight to better care.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you’ll play a key role in supporting our mission by identifying and hiring top talent across the organization. You’ll manage full-cycle recruiting for high-volume, SCA-covered, and cleared positions, while creating a best-in-class candidate experience. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their recruiting career who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to grow their expertise in government contracting and federal health hiring.

• Deliver an extraordinary candidate experience for every applicant, regardless of outcome.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process: posting jobs, sourcing candidates, reviewing applications, conducting phone/video screens, coordinating interviews, and supporting offer processes.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR to ensure alignment on candidate profiles, timelines, and interview expectations.
• Source candidates through job boards, resume databases, social media, and networking to build diverse talent pipelines.
• Support high-volume recruiting efforts while balancing competing priorities.
• Track and maintain candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) with accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure recruiting processes align with SCA requirements, cleared hiring protocols, and federal/state employment laws.
• Represent the company at career fairs, networking events, and virtual hiring initiatives to attract talent.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the TA function by sharing feedback and ideas.
• Provide reporting and updates on recruiting activity, pipelines, and KPIs as requested.
• Perform other recruiting-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in recruiting or talent acquisition (agency, or corporate).
• Experience supporting high-volume hiring environments.
• Exposure to recruiting for SCA-covered or cleared positions a plus.
• Familiarity with sourcing strategies, resume databases, and professional networking platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, ATS’, Social Media).
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of employment law, recruiting best practices, and compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience with Paylocity preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is an office position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a climate-controlled environment. Candidates must be able to sit, read, work on a computer, and watch a computer screen for extended periods of time. Occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, kneel or crouch.

Commence.AI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at (757) 306-4920 or [email protected].

Please note that unless you are requesting accommodation, all applications must be submitted through our online application system.