Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

Essex Mortgage is seeking an effective and reliable Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team!

Job Summary  

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for sourcing, attracting, interviewing, hiring and onboarding employees. This position is also responsible to ensure employees are satisfied in their positions and promote an inclusive and welcoming work environment.  

Core Competencies:  

• Maintains highest level of professional behavior at all times even in stressful situations. Avoids behaviors, comments, and conversations that harm morale, productivity, customer satisfaction and teamwork.  

• Meets confidentiality requirements related to company, customer and financial information.  

• Communicates in writing, verbally and via email in a clear and positive way. Meets policy requirements governing communication content.  

• Meets high-productivity requirements and constantly evaluates and prioritizes work throughout the day to meet frequent deadlines.  

• Takes ownership of work and completes tasks projects accurately. Reviews and proofreads work thoroughly.  

• Works well in a fast paced team environment and communicates regularly with other team members to ensure deadlines are met.  

• Remains up to date on best practices relevant to the position and uses work hours productively. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Partner with hiring managers and HR Manager to understand talent needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.  

• Utilize various recruitment tools, systems, and methods to source and attract a pool of qualified and diverse candidates through Indeed, LinkedIn and other recruiting methods.   

• Provide initial screening of applicants, as well as phone screens or interviews where applicable. 

• Manage the interview process, including scheduling interviews and gathering feedback from hiring managers.  

• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the full-cycle recruitment process. 

• Build relationships with recruitment agencies, job boards, and other internal partners as needed.

• Coordinate and administer pre-screening assessments.  

• Extend job offers, negotiate terms, and guide candidates through the hiring process.  

• Assist with onboarding and conducting new hire orientations.  

• Generate recruitment reports and metrics for analysis and decision making.  

• Maintain the organization structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.  

• Responsible for understanding and keeping up to date with employment and hiring laws as they pertain to each state.   

• Maintains confidentiality of department and associate information in accordance with company internal polices and external laws. 

• Work collaboratively with other members of HR team and provide recommendations for process improvement and efficiency enhancement.  

• Perform other duties as needed and assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  

• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.  

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.  

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.  

• Familiar with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.  

• Required 2 years of experience conducting full life cycle recruiting. 

• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems.  

• Prior experience developing, managing and improving processes to achieve great efficiency and performance. 

Physical Requirement: 

• Vision (with or without correction) sufficient to read a computer screen and to operate office equipment 

• Clear speaking voice on the telephone, in person, and recorded  

• Hearing within normal ranges in noise environments typical of office 

• Able to sit for long periods of time at computer or other work station and in meetings 

• Able to use computers and operate equipment 

• Able to lift 10 pounds occasionally unassisted 

EEO Statement: 

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Essex Mortgage is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. 

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