What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Specialist position at GRTC?
ABOUT US
The Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) is an expanding mid-sized transit agency serving Virginia’s capital and the greater Richmond region. GRTC is uniquely integrated with the community and presents a range of opportunities – from launching innovative new service designs and building large capital projects to expanding throughout the region and continuing to grow ridership. Joining GRTC also means moving to a vibrant capital city with a nationally renowned arts and culture scene, delicious food, and enormous potential. Located just ten minutes from downtown, GRTC’s headquarters power 30,000 transit trips a day, with more routes & regional connections in development – as well as a second bus rapid transit line that will complement the Pulse, our ITDP Bronze Medal-winning flagship system that serves as the spine of our network.
SUMMARY
The Talent Acquisition Specialist is a dynamic innovator, responsible for identifying recruitment sourcing, attracting, interviewing, hiring and onboarding. This position works closely with hiring managers to determine staffing needs and develop a hiring strategy for each role. Handles the organization’s vacancies and work to fill them by identifying potential employees in the industry. This position will manage position reporting and internal data analytic processes. Manages all aspects of the recruitment process including pre-screening, interviews, reference checks, data entry into HRIS Systems and offers. Maintains community relationships to include attending job fairs and related events to support hiring efforts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attracts candidates through databases, online employment forums, social media, etc.
- Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization.
- Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process to include job postings, background checks, scheduling drug screen appointments, keying new hires into the HRIS Systems, maintaining a system to track new hires throughout the process.
- Compiles interview questions & conducts in-person and virtual interviews.
- Responsible for compiling and maintaining data analytics, spreadsheet and Power BI dashboards for internal and external stakeholders
- Partners with internal and external stakeholders to develop workforce initiatives to align with Agency goals.
- Continuously explores new recruiting sources, job boards, and forums to assist and enhance the recruitment.
- Maintains job descriptions database and updates according to leadership and departmental needs.
- Develops and processes applicant and candidate documentation throughout the hiring process.
- Actively participates in networking groups and other business and community programs to increase recruitment techniques.
- Problem-solving mentality, with an ability to think quickly and shift gears in a constantly changing environment.
- Coordinates updating forms, compiles hiring and orientation packets.
- Assessing applicants’ knowledge, skills, and experience to best suit open positions
- Provides recruitment reports to team members.
- Job fairs and recruiting sessions.
- Assist with information for EEO reports as needed.
- Responsible for the VET Report.
- Answers and responds to telephone and visitor inquiries.
- Assists employees with completing requests for benefits.
- Prepare and / or coordinate with other departments any documentation required in support of the FTA / Triennial Review and in other independent or state audits.
- Service day-to-day HR functions such as policies, answering / responding to employee inquiries and requests. Assist and support employee relations as needed and with various HR projects.
- Files applicable documents in the employee file.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE ABILITY AND SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and / or Experience
GRTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer who does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender or other protected class.
A pre-employment drug screening will be required