WORKDAY - TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for proactively sourcing candidates and developing a positive candidate experience from the initial application to hire. This position will identify social networks, industry events, online forums, and communities to make talent needs widely known.

The specialist will collaborate internally with marketing, management and IT to develop a web presence, social media presence and the use of technologies to effectively attract strong candidates.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist reports to the Talent Acquisition Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a strong understanding of the industry, company, and job opportunities to develop recruiting strategy.
• Utilize brand, company culture and benefit packages to promote interest in job offerings and career opportunities.
• In conjunction with Marketing, build social media presence and content to target candidates based on job function, region, skills and other criteria.
• Consistent outreach to potential candidates, focus groups, talent pools and niche social media communities building relationships.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partner and hiring managers to understand current talent needs and anticipate future needs.
• Track and analyze metrics of recruiting initiatives to improve and measure effectiveness.
• Manage the candidate experience from initial screening through offer acceptance via Workday.
• Build strong relationships with HR Business Partners and all field and corporate hiring authorities.
• Maintain professional conduct and integrity throughout the recruitment process, ensuring compliance with legal, ethical, and company standards.

This above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Expert level user of Workday recruiting module or Workday certification.
• Minimum of 1 year experience utilizing Workday recruiting.
• Workday implementation preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Human Resources or equivalent work experience required.
• Experience sourcing talent ranging from hourly to executive/professional. Manufacturing industry a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of recruiting experience in multi-site national footprint.
• Strong organization and detail orientation required.
• Demonstrated track record of building trusted relationships with multiple hiring authorities.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Effective Communication

• Written communications must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend.
• Interactions with candidates must be professional, friendly and positive
• Must be dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer service experience to internal and external customers by providing prompt, friendly, professional support to meet their needs and ensure satisfaction.

Organization of Work

• Ability to handle Workday projects/implementation, while simultaneously balancing recruiting initiatives.
• Organizes multiple schedules, events and meetings accurately and efficiently.
• Implements the key principles of time management, priority management and personal organization.
• Continually seek ways to improve performance via development of professional skills and personal growth.

Anticipates Needs

• Complete important tasks without being asked.
• Handle unplanned events and changes with a positive attitude and can-do approach.
• Proactively seek process improvement in all aspects of talent acquisition.

Confidentiality

• Absolute discretion in release of information, either business or personal.

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify.

AUSTIN POWDER's Mission

To improve the world we live in through the safe and responsible use of explosives.

AUSTIN POWDER's Vision

We will be the global leader of explosive products, services and technologies as defined by our Customers, our Family and our Communities.

AUSTIN POWDER's Values

Safety is our 1st priority; WE are customer focused; we leverage the Power of the Family; We treat everyone with respect.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader to celebrate the company's rich history beginning in 1833. This is a unique opportunity to drive future success through continued transformation of key manufacturing processes and lead the sites to best in class performance levels and culture.