Corporate Recruiter

This position is on-site in Flowood, MS, it is NOT a remote or hybrid position

Job Summary The Talent Management Partner acts as a consultant within HR by taking on a proactive approach to ensure that each aligned Officer's corporate needs and objectives are met from a staffing perspective. The Talent Management Partner is responsible for participating in talent planning initiatives to align departmental initiatives with an accompanying talent strategy through performing a skills gap analysis to identify talent needs, developing job descriptions that align with departmental talent needs, and providing recruiting industry expertise to increase successful placement within identified talent need. The incumbent will also be responsible for performing full life cycle recruitment to ensure a highly-skilled, motivated workforce through developing sourcing strategies to identify talent for current and future vacancies, performing effective screening techniques, recommending and coordinating appropriate hires for each vacancy, and tracking all activity and statistics for evaluation.

Major Responsibilities / Activities –

• Participates in talent planning initiatives
• Reviews job descriptions thoroughly to gain an understanding of the position prior to beginning recruitment, performing research when necessary to identify skill set specific recruiting trends and activities.
• Assists management write job descriptions that best meets current and future departmental goals to ensure that it accurately reflects the position that would best meet the needs of the department as each vacancy occurs and within the timeframe as defined by departmental benchmarks.
• Schedules vacancy analysis meetings with position owners with the goal of aligning talent needs with a skill set within the labor market, ensuring job requirements align with tasks to be performed, establishing interview protocol, setting time to fill expectations, and engaging in knowledge sharing.
• Conducts research to maintain high level of understanding of the different workforce segments and positions within these segments, as well as the skills, competencies, and experiences necessary for success.
• Source, Screen, Recommend and Coordinate Quality Hires for each Vacancy
• Defines recruiting plans to include sourcing strategies for all positions based on the understanding of the skill set specific audience and conducts regular follow-up conversations with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and make recommendations for new sources as needed.
• Identifies high potential candidates who can perform the responsibilities outlined in the position description and possess behavioral attributes that align with the Company culture.
• Performs effective preliminary phone interviews to begin developing professional relationships with a tailored approach to each candidate based on source, experience level and resume indicators to properly vet candidates and identify if skills, attributes, and behavioral traits align with the position and Company.
• Portrays a strong image of the employment brand and ensures all candidates are in sync with the Company's culture, mission, and vision.
• Schedules and participates in interview with Management, providing interview feedback and assisting in the decision making process. Partners with management to recommend and coordinate the most appropriate hire for each vacancy.
• Performs salary analysis including candidate's current salary structure and experience level, labor market salary data, Company rating, and departmental salary structure.
• Provides an accurate, thorough overview of candidate information and interview assessment in preparation for the talent justification review.
• Presents offers appropriately and ensures that each applicant is informed of first day, background and drug testing requirements.
• Builds strategic relationships with colleges and the community as an external representative of the Company.
• Consistently maintains rapport and communication with College Career Services and professors to source college graduates.
• Attends Career Fairs and related events and represents the Company externally.
• Provides quality Recruitment Metrics
• Tracks and reports the recruiting status on the weekly recruiting report.
• Tracks and reports sources used for recruitment to identify successes and areas of opportunity.
• Works closely and communicates with Manager, Talent Management on a daily basis to identify alignment of corporate needs and objectives.
• Maintains a proactive approach to identify and recommend improved processes
• Completes all recruiting documentation as positions are filled to ensure EEO compliance.
  
  

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is an Equal opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is worth approximately one-third of the salary compensation. Our benefits program is among the best in the health care field. We are looking for employees who can bring their experience, expertise and dedication to work for our customers.