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Distance Exact 10 miles 15 miles 25 miles 50 miles 65 miles 100 miles 500 miles Advanced Search &nbsp Search Job Details Administrative/Clerical Talent Acquisition Partner Grand Prairie, TX Posted: 9/9/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 225413 Job Category: Administrative/Clerical Position Type: Associate - W2 Shift: 1 PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner, in Grand Prairiie, TX. Job Description: The Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract) is responsible for sourcing, screening and recommending candidates for roles at all levels of the organization entry level through senior leadership. This level of TA Partner will develop and deploy advanced sourcing strategies including cold calling, and network development. This person must understand, model and represent the employment value proposition and published values. He or she will identify opportunities to build applicant pools, establish trust and partnerships with the managers, identify potential “fit” through effective interviewing and testing, effectively administer the interviewing and onboarding process, and ensure a positive new hire experience. Developing and executing recruitment plans and strategies are primary responsibilities to ensure hiring goals are met with the best possible talent. All activities must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA and other regulations, as appropriate. Consult with leaders, hiring managers and human resources team on position descriptions, requisition creation, compensation and sourcing strategies. Deliver high quality short lists Recruit and perform talent acquisition activities such as resume & phone screens, candidate interviews, recommend final selection of applicants and close qualified candidates. Place and update all job postings in various Medias including internet/intranet sites, colleges, social networks, community boards and staffing partners Communicate with managers and employees regularly to promote referral programs and internal opportunities. Maintain applicant tracking system, recruiting reports and other staffing administration functions as needed. Respond timely to internal and external applicant situations, and applicant requests as required. Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting efforts. Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours. Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting. Continuously develop networks/partnerships to actively build database/pipeline of candidates and the company brand. Collaborate with hiring team regarding potential souring strategies for roles assigned. Partner with Business HR leaders to understand and prepare to respond to upcoming Talent Acquisition needs and create new pipelines to respond to the business need Represent the company at recruiting events (i.e., college job fairs), providing company/job information and interviewing applicants. Give presentations at colleges, attend student group meetings, and increase college awareness of the company before and after career fairs. Support business in alignment and identification of potential events to foster connection with appropriate candidate pools and as needed assist in the registration of attendance at events once agreed upon Minimum of 6 years of progressive talent acquisition, candidate sourcing and interviewing experience. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or combination of education and appropriate work experience. Required: Strong understanding of staffing principles, laws, and procedures and a solid working knowledge of recruitment/employment programs. Knowledge of US Employment and Labor Laws and application to the recruitment process and the applicant tracking system. Knowledge of the regional labor market. Demonstrated knowledge of various recruiting techniques, and experience in online/social media recruiting. Ideal candidate will have experience and/or exposure in the assigned area of responsibility. Proven ability to communicate and effectively “sell” an organization's value proposition. Solid working knowledge of recruitment/employment programs. Demonstrated knowledge of various recruiting techniques, and experience in online/social media recruiting. Ideal candidate will have experience and/or exposure in the assigned area of responsibility. Must possess excellent oral/written communication, marketing, presentation, interviewing and interpersonal skills. Strong customer service, negotiation skills and ability to interact with employees at all levels throughout the company. Self-starter with excellent time management, multi-tasking and organizational skills. Strong work ethic and sense of integrity, trustworthiness and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Creative in brainstorming and proposing new ideas and solutions to existing problems. Strong understanding of staffing principles, laws, and procedures and a solid working knowledge of recruitment/employment programs. Demonstrated knowledge of various recruiting techniques, and experience in online/social media recruiting. Ideal candidate will have experience and/or exposure in the assigned area of responsibility. Required Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages) Fluent written and spoken English. Written, presentation and oral communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, as well as effective result-oriented problem solving skills. Preferred Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages) French, German or Spanish language skills. Required Technical Systems Proficiency Google Suite of productivity tools Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Suite Proficient in Applicant Tracking Systems. Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and other candidate sourcing tools Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance: No Clearance Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit tadpgs.com or pdsdefense.com The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Already have an account? Login here © PDS Defense Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | EEO Statement and Legal Notices |

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Talent Acquisition Partner Grand Prairie, TX Posted: 9/9/2026
Administrative/Clerical
Associate - W2
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner, in Grand Prairiie, TX.
Consult with leaders, hiring managers and human resources team on position descriptions, requisition creation, compensation and sourcing strategies.
Deliver high quality short lists
Recruit and perform talent acquisition activities such as resume & phone screens, candidate interviews, recommend final selection of applicants and close qualified candidates.
Place and update all job postings in various Medias including internet/intranet sites, colleges, social networks, community boards and staffing partners
Communicate with managers and employees regularly to promote referral programs and internal opportunities.
Maintain applicant tracking system, recruiting reports and other staffing administration functions as needed.
Respond timely to internal and external applicant situations, and applicant requests as required.
Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting efforts.
Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours.
Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.
Continuously develop networks/partnerships to actively build database/pipeline of candidates and the company brand.
Collaborate with hiring team regarding potential souring strategies for roles assigned.
Partner with Business HR leaders to understand and prepare to respond to upcoming Talent Acquisition needs and create new pipelines to respond to the business need
Represent the company at recruiting events (i.e., college job fairs), providing company/job information and interviewing applicants.
Give presentations at colleges, attend student group meetings, and increase college awareness of the company before and after career fairs.
Support business in alignment and identification of potential events to foster connection with appropriate candidate pools and as needed assist in the registration of attendance at events once agreed upon
Minimum of 6 years of progressive talent acquisition, candidate sourcing and interviewing experience.

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