What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Specialist position at GreatAmerica Financial Services?
GreatAmerica Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, our principle-centered business philosophy and our team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth.
We Are Looking to Add a Key Member to Our Talent Acquistion team!
The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing the full cycle recruiting activities that enable the successful execution of GreatAmerica’s overarching talent strategy. This role serves as an ambassador of GreatAmerica’s culture and employer brand, generating interest of the qualified candidates for open or future roles. By creating and maintaining a robust talent pipeline, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will work to ensure GreatAmerica can secure the talent needed to deliver on our commitments and scale the organization effectively.
As a Talent Acquistion Specialist, you will:
- Fill open roles with desirable talent by executing upon on GreatAmerica’s talent strategy, exercising judgement and skill in providing accurate feedback on candidates and counsel to hiring leaders
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Execute full cycle recruiting activities for assigned roles, which includes the following:
- Partnering with leaders and HRBP(s) to align on ideal candidate profiles
- Prepare and update position descriptions, documenting the specific talents required for success in each role
- Create and maintain high quality candidate pipelines for various roles
- Screen resumes
- Facilitate interviews
- Create offer letters
- Negotiate offers
- Ensure smooth transfer of applicable information to enable onboarding activities
- Proactively understand the competitive environment for talent and recommend strategies that create solutions that enable the acquisition of a high performing workforce
- Create and maintain strong relationships with leaders across the organization, providing sound advice and counsel
- Assist with workforce planning activities, providing strategic advice and direction on sourcing and hiring initiatives
- Follow GreatAmerica’s established talent acquisition policies, procedures, standards, and best practices
- Collect, interpret, and recommend/take action from talent acquisition data
- Ensure accurate and up to date candidate and pipeline data/statuses in HRIS
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Collaborate and partner with Marketing to maintain GreatAmerica’s employer brand and support implementation of efforts designed to enhance our brand awareness to targeted candidates, college institutions, or community groups
- Monitor ROI on external activities and adjust accordingly to ensure desired outcomes are achieved
- Participate in speaking events, career fairs, or other external connection points to strategically enhance the visibility of GreatAmerica and network with potential candidates
- Invest in knowledge of evolving technology, processes, practices, or skills needed to recruit and assess talent effectively
- Maintain a solid working understanding of aspects of Human Resources and business acumen (compliance, compensation, legal etc.) to ensure best practice and process are adhered to throughout our hiring and onboarding processes
- When engaged, effectively manage relationships with third party recruiting agencies through strong communication and adherence to GreatAmerica hiring processes and standards
- Serve as an HRIS power user
- Maintain knowledge of and provide backup support to other HR Functions as requested
- Performs other duties as assigned
To be successful in this role you will need:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing or related field
Experience
- 5 years of recruiting experience required
- 2-4 years of sourcing experience required
- Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems preferred
- Experience in Human Resources is a plus
- Proven ability to establish and build relationships is required
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated mastery of Boolean and open web sourcing techniques
- Strong knowledge of current trends, innovations, and best practices within talent acquisition as well as with traditional sourcing techniques
- Balance multiple demands, shifting priorities and changing business conditions
- Influence without authority at all levels
- Partner with a wide variety of business leaders
- Decisive and able to serve as a constructive advisor when appropriate
- Effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks, communications, follow through, and candidate activities
- Strong business acumen
- Strategic thinking skills
- Highly skilled in relationship building; possesses skills to quickly establish credibility
- Facilitate crucial conversations
- Communicate with all levels inside and outside the organization
- Handle sensitive information and conduct self with the utmost integrity and confidentiality
- Exercise excellent judgment that considers the needs of our candidates and the business
Computer Skills
- PC platforms and use of Microsoft Office software; capability to utilize resources for HR needs
Other Requirements
- An existing strong personal network in the greater Cedar Rapids area is highly desired
- Human resource generalist experience is also a plus
- Maintains regular attendance during business hours with minimal absences per GreatAmerica’s attendance policy
- Lives the GreatAmerica principles; involved in cross functional team efforts as assigned or required
Sharing rewards is an integral part of our culture. We believe in the value of hard work and reward our employees beyond the paycheck. Our total rewards package is based on eligibility and includes:
Financial Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Monthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees
- 401(k) and Company Match
- Annual Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off
Health, Wellbeing, and Family Planning Benefits
- Paid Vacation - starting at 80 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
- Paid Sick Days - Ten (10) per year with a conversion option for unused time.
- Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
- Gym Reimbursement
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term and Long Term Disability
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental Leave
Education and Career Planning Benefits
- Tuition Assistance
- Networking Opportunities
- Leadership Development Opportunities
Perks
- Paid Parking
- Service Awards
- Hybrid work arrangements
- Business casual environment
- A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you!
If your experience aligns closely, please apply. We value diverse backgrounds and adding new perspectives. We encourage you to apply if you can make a strong impact in this role at
www.greatamerica.com/careers
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Please note, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
