Talent Acquisition Specialist Jobs in Virginia

Talent Acquisition Specialist jobs in Virginia are concentrated in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads area, where federal contractors, technology firms, and major defense employers maintain large HR and recruiting functions. Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and Capital One are among the most consistent employers of recruiting professionals in the state, with openings at coordinator, specialist, and senior-manager levels. The most sought-after specialties are technical recruiting, government contractor compliance hiring, and high-volume corporate recruiting. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles72
Top employerSentara
Top cityArlington, VA
Cities hiring28
Work type44% Hybrid
Top industryConstruction

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Talent Acquisition Specialist - Charlottesville, VA
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Talent Acquisition Specialist - Charlottesville, VA
Morrison Healthcare
Charlottesville, Virginia
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Support
$50k - $52k/yr
10,000+

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Talent Acquisition Specialist
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IMIA, LLC
Portsmouth, Virginia
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
$70k - $80k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business administration

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Talent Acquisition Specialist II - Virginia
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Talent Acquisition Specialist II - Virginia
Live! Casino & Hotel
Petersburg, Virginia
Business Operations
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$58k - $80k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
1,001-5,000

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Bilingual Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist (Spanish/English)
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Bilingual Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist (Spanish/English)
Office Pride of Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$20 - $22/hr
High school diploma or GED

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Recruiter - Talent Acquisition
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Recruiter - Talent Acquisition
Atlantic Constructors, Inc.
Richmond, Virginia
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
$65k - $80k/yr
On-Site
501-1,000

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Talent Acquisition Specialist Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Arlington
12 jobs
McLean
8 jobs
Herndon
4 jobs
Norfolk
4 jobs
Richmond
4 jobs
Virginia Beach
4 jobs
Fairfax
3 jobs
Manassas
3 jobs
Alexandria
3 jobs

Talent Acquisition Specialist Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Sentara4 open roles
Appian3 open roles
Capital One3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Technology & Software
  • Education

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in talent acquisition specialist jobs across Virginia.

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field required
  • Two or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate or agency environment
  • Proficiency with an applicant tracking system such as Workday, Taleo, or Greenhouse
  • Experience sourcing candidates through professional networks and direct outreach methods
  • Familiarity with OFCCP compliance requirements common in Virginia federal contractor environments
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills working with hiring managers

Talent Acquisition Specialist Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a talent acquisition specialist in Virginia?

Most talent acquisition specialists in Virginia start with a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or organizational psychology, then move into an entry-level recruiting coordinator or HR generalist role to build hands-on experience. Virginia does not require a state-issued license for this role. Earning a Professional in Human Resources credential through HRCI or a SHRM-CP designation strengthens a candidate's profile and is widely recognized by Virginia employers, particularly in the federal contracting sector centered in Northern Virginia.

Which companies hire talent acquisition specialists in Virginia?

Employers hiring talent acquisition specialists in Virginia right now include Sentara, Appian, and Capital One, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Virginia's dense concentration of federal contractors and technology firms in the Northern Virginia corridor means recruiting roles here frequently require familiarity with security-clearance hiring and OFCCP compliance.

Which Virginia cities have the most talent acquisition specialist jobs?

The cities with the most talent acquisition specialist openings in Virginia are Arlington, McLean, and Herndon. Northern Virginia dominates because of the region's massive federal contracting ecosystem, which generates constant demand for recruiters who can manage clearance pipelines, while Richmond draws openings from Fortune 500 financial and insurance headquarters, and Hampton Roads employers in defense and healthcare round out the distribution.

Are there remote talent acquisition specialist jobs in Virginia?

Yes, and more than most fields, because talent acquisition work is largely phone, video, and platform-based rather than tied to a physical worksite. About 66% of talent acquisition specialist openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broad employer comfort with distributed recruiting teams. Sourcing, screening, and coordination work tends to be the most remote-friendly, while on-site employer branding events and in-person final interviews may still require occasional presence.

How can I get hired as a talent acquisition specialist in Virginia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an HR coordinator or recruiting coordinator role, which large Virginia employers such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and major hospital systems like Inova and Sentara use as a pipeline for developing in-house recruiting talent. Candidates who earn a SHRM-CP or complete an HRCI aPHR certification gain a measurable edge in a competitive applicant pool. Staffing agency work is another concrete on-ramp, as firms operating in the Northern Virginia and Richmond markets regularly hire with no prior corporate recruiting experience required.

Where can I find and apply to talent acquisition specialist jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to talent acquisition specialist jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings updated on an ongoing basis. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the listings that fit.

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