What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Specialist - Early Career Programs position at Copeland?
About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
Copeland, a standalone company with 100 years in the HVACR industry, is looking for someone to join our global Talent Acquisition team and lead our recruiting efforts for our Early Career Programs. You will lead the end-to-end recruiting for our Early Career Rotational Development Program (“Accelerate”), Internship Program and apprenticeship program. This work will include creating proactive sourcing strategies, understanding key markets & developing university partnerships to deploy recruiting approaches that build your network & the Copeland brand through engaging with top diverse early career talent. You will partner with hiring teams & global TA team members to understand their talent needs and provide consultation. Your efforts will enable us to best position our roles to net top talent meet the organizations growing and evolving needs and fuel our early talent pipelines. This role will be part of a global Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence team. The ideal location for this role will be based out of St. Louis, MO.
As a Talent Acquisition Specialist – Early Career:
- Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts to market and advertise our job opportunities effectively, as well as source, identify, screen, interview, hire and onboard top talent to fill all early career program roles for our US and Canada locations. You will partner with TA team members outside of the US to execute similar recruiting work.
- Create, cultivate, and maintain ongoing relationships with key university representatives, trade schools and professional organizations to increase Copeland brand awareness, engage with students and bolster our talent pipelines
- Establish, implement and drive diversity attraction strategy within these programs, including partnership and engagement approach
- Manage all aspects of the campus recruitment outreach efforts, including event coordination, communication strategy, logistics, budget-management and follow-up related activities. This also includes designing early career interviewer training, including content creation and facilitation
- Plan, execute and participate in campus recruiting activities outside of career fairs, including networking events, campus presentations, coffee talks, “day in the life” series and social medica campaigns
- Measure effectiveness, generate reports and create data driven insights to show progress, opportunity areas and successes
- Conduct market research to ensure our programs are competitive and bring innovative ideas forward on how we can continuously improve
- Actively partner with hiring managers and HR team members to understand recruitment needs so we can proactively fill current and upcoming early career workforce needs
- Be an expert in the utilization of early career specific recruiting tools such as Handshake and Yello. Be proficient in the usage of our HRIS (Workday) LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing or recruiting tools
Required Education, Experience & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in early career recruiting
- Experience developing and leading university partnerships, including driving increased engagement
- Proven collaborative team player who operates with a sense of urgency, and can prioritize effectively, multi-task, and identify and develop process improvements and deliver results
- Experience performing pipeline or high-volume recruiting
- Must be detail-oriented with project and time management skills with a proven track record of meeting set deadlines to provide employee/management customer service
- Legal Authorization to work in the United States, unrestricted for an unlimited period of time - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.
Preferred Education, Experience & Skills:
- Experience driving brand representation and marketing efforts to early career talent
- Experience using an ATS, Yello, Handshake, MS Office, and social media
Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.
Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Copeland, we believe having a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is critical to our success. We are committed to creating a culture where every employee feels welcomed, heard, respected, and valued for their experiences, ideas, perspectives and expertise . Ultimately, our diverse and inclusive culture is the key to driving industry-leading innovation, better serving our customers and making a positive impact in the communities where we live.
Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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