Talent and Retention Specialist

Job Title: Talent and Retention Specialist

Location: Hybrid; Altoona, Iowa or North Liberty, Iowa 

Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Schedule: Monday- Friday, 40 hours/week

Hours: 8am- 5pm CST

Compensation: Starting at $61,800

*Iowa Donor Network determines final compensation based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the position.

Essential Functions and Performance Responsibilities:

• Works effectively with leaders to recruit, retain, and promote a culturally diverse workforce
• Independently develops new and innovative strategies to attract and engage top talent through sourcing tools, professional networks, job fairs and social media platforms
• Facilitates and implements all phases of the recruitment and onboarding process including job posting, candidate tracking and screening, scheduling interviews, conducting background checks, and delivering offers and other employment information
• Develops and conducts a robust and comprehensive onboarding and orientation process in collaboration with various IDN teams
• Collaborates with hiring managers to review and update job descriptions at least annually 
• Provides training and tools to hiring managers to ensure compliance with policy and regulations around the hiring process
• Ensures equitable and nondiscriminatory practices meeting Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidelines and any other applicable state and federal regulations/laws
• Utilizes predictive index (PI) to set job targets that aid in the recruiting process and enhance the employment experience for both employees and leaders by utilizing available PI tools.
• Responsible for the administration and utilization of the Applicant Tracking System in regard to accuracy, efficiency, and reporting
• Serves on the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) committee to provide input and ideas around policies, training, and resources at IDN
• Researches, recommends, and implements retention strategies based on analysis of short- term and long-term retention data, best practices and guidance from leadership
• Plans and administers the engagement cycle, stay interviews, and exit interviews
• Tracks and evaluates HR metrics including turnover, time to fill, retention, engagement and other areas as needed
• Achieves results by utilizing data and workforce metrics to drive continuous quality improvement in recruitment and retention processes

Position Qualifications and Education Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• Minimum of one to three years of experience with talent acquisition.  
• Minimum of one year experience working with applicant tracking systems.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.  
• Experience using social media and LinkedIn for sourcing and advertising.  
• Previous experience in recruitment of healthcare professionals desired.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must display a high level of customer service skills and the ability to confidently communicate to a diverse audience and with all levels within an organization
• Assure compliance with all federal and state regulations throughout the recruiting/hiring process
• Is self-directed, takes initiative, and acts with attention to detail to ensure accuracy
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and with a sense of urgency while following through on issues in a timely manner
• Effectively use computers and computer software including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, Internet tools, and electronic mail. Knowledge of MS Word and Excel required.
• Capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines while producing quality results
• Must maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills and understand the needs of others
• Ability to express ideas verbally and convey detailed or important spoken information
• Maintain a current valid driver’s license and personal auto insurance

Physical Requirements:

• Sit for long periods of eight (8) hours or more at a time in an office setting.
• Requires travel  to IDN offices and other locations throughout the state of Iowa for recruitment initiatives (job fairs, conferences, etc.).

Organizational Responsibilities: 

It is required that IDN employees demonstrate commitment to the mission and vision, maintain effective communication, exhibit teamwork, respect diversity, follow policies and procedures, maintain confidentiality of all donor, recipient and organizational information, demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness while meeting productivity standards, observe safety and security procedures, be consistently punctual and dependable, actively participate in performance improvement activities and continually demonstrate behavioral expectations and core values.

Employee’s obligation to maintain the confidentiality of information shall survive the termination of employee’s employment with IDN. 

All requirements are subject to modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed in this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by leaders. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, employees must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Neither the job description nor this document creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.