TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will support ACCESS’ Excellent Talent strategy by executing the recruiting and hiring processes for the organization. The employee will be responsible for building a strong talent pipeline by developing and maintaining connections with potential applicants and sources, and establishing strong volunteer, internship and fellowship programming across the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute the hiring process for the organization, including advertising, job postings, head hunting, initial interviews, managing approval process, conducting background checks and submitting offer letters
• Lead recruiting efforts and build networks to find qualified candidates through job boards, career fairs, connections with co-workers, recruiting websites, involvement in professional networks, etc.
• Develop, streamline and enhance staffing systems, tracking reporting and analysis as necessary
• Work with organization management to develop job descriptions, match final job description against salary and market data for proper salary range placement
• Make employment offers and ensure consistency related to job and salary placement across the organization
• Manage the organizations’ applicant tracking system and develop metrics that are needed to evaluate the usage of job boards
• Make employment changes based on direction from management
• Develop and manage an ACCESS volunteer program for episodic and long-term volunteers
• Develop and manage ACCESS’ volunteer and fellowship programming
• Plan and execute volunteer events of different sizes across different functional areas of the organization
• Plan and execute appreciation events for our volunteers, interns and fellows
• Think strategically, recommending new approaches, policies, procedures and initiatives for the HR department to support the mission of the organization
• Analyze data and use technology to proactively identify and diagnose business needs, opportunities and develop solutions to meet those needs
• Evaluate current software, benefits and recommends new approaches for employee benefits and new goals to retain employees
• Participate in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars
• Develop and maintain accurate information management and filing systems to ensure compliance with records retention policies
• Ensure compliance with all federal/state/local employment laws and regulations
• May administer the organization’s learning management system
• May support employee onboarding and orientations
• May support the planning and execution of ACCESS events
• Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Intermediate concepts, principles and practices of recruiting and volunteer management
• Intermediate concepts, principles and practices of federal and state employment laws and practices
• Operating applicant tracking systems and recruiting sites a plus
• Oral and written communication
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office

Ability to:

• Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives
• Incite enthusiasm in others
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation
• Gather information, identify linkages and trends and apply findings to assignments
• Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Degree Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Required Disciplines:
• Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Work, Psychology or related field

~and~

• 3 years of experience with recruiting, volunteer management, and community engagement
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:
• None
• Certified volunteer administrator preferred

Working Conditions:

Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required

Travel Required: Local, and in-state travel up to 20%.

Working Environment: Climate controlled office