Talent Acquisition Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist to join our team. The TA Specialist conducts full life cycle recruiting for internal and external roles, in support of hiring initiatives and strategies across a specified region/area. The TA Specialist collaborates closely with hiring managers to identify, source, interview, select, hire and onboard top talent.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Builds and maintains relationships with hiring managers to help determine workforce needs and execute recruitment and onboarding strategy.
• Manages full-life cycle recruitment process (sourcing, pre-screening, assessments, work within ATS, background checks, substance screening, create offer letters, onboarding, etc.) for all candidates within designated region/area; utilizes direct sourcing, internet recruiting, networking, employee referrals and creative sourcing expertise to identify qualified candidates.
• Develops a thorough understanding of the marketplace in which we recruit and establishes networks; maintains awareness of competitor data, industry trends and best-in-class recruitment practices.
• Extract and analyze data from ATS and other systems used by the TA team; provide weekly reports to key stakeholders and make recommendations to improve efficiency in processes.
• Tracks candidate status and onboarding process within the ATS; actively dispositions candidates to maintain accurate documentation for recruitment efforts, applicant flow, interviews, hires, and other selection and onboarding activities.
• Develops and maintains relationships with Trade Schools/Military Bases as a resource in attracting talent.
• Provides guidance to hiring managers on legal requirements (interviewing, ban-the-box, adverse action, etc.)
• Ensures compliance with all state and federal laws/regulations regarding selection and on-boarding.
• Attends and coordinates recruitment and hiring events; tracks attendance data for future event planning.
• Performs other duties/projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Talent Acquisition/Recruitment or HR. Experience recruiting in skilled trades preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working with applicant tracking systems (ATS), Greenhouse preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT and Outlook)
• Familiarity with HR operations, such as hiring, payroll, employee benefits, labor law and compliance.
• Willingness to travel within designated region up to 25%.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and type.
• Speaking and hearing ability; heavy communication through talking and listening to employees and clients directly as well as through telephone conversations to resolving issues
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• May lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.