Talent Acquisition Specialist- Upper Peninsula, MI Region

Description

Job Type: Full- Time

Location: Hybrid. Up to 25% travel

Salary: 39K-45K per year

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career? Join our dynamic team in this exciting role, where you’ll be at the heart of building a workforce dedicated to serving our Veteran community. As a key player in our recruitment efforts, you’ll collaborate closely with department supervisors and directors to shape our hiring strategy and fulfill our staffing needs.

Patriot Care, a proud member of the Kennedy Care family of companies, is dedicated to providing exceptional in-home services tailored to the unique needs of our esteemed Veteran clients. With a deep commitment to honor, dignity, and personalized care, we strive to enhance the quality of life for those who have served our country. If you’re passionate about making a difference for our Veterans and driven to discover top talent who share that passion, we’d love to have you on board. 

We’re looking for someone who combines creativity with a systematic approach to hiring, ensuring an exceptional experience for every new team member. Your efforts will directly contribute to higher job satisfaction, improved performance, and a stronger sense of commitment within our organization.

Kennedy Care hires “the right people” - exceptional people who are interested in building a career that helps others lead happier, more fulfilled lives. We have a passion for the work we do and are willing to invest in your personal and professional growth to better meet the needs of those we serve. As the primary point of contact for our candidates and new hires, there is a focus on customer service, proactivity, and attention to detail.

Kennedy Care was founded in 2003 by David Kennedy. Follow the link below to learn more about Kennedy Care!

https://youtu.be/EteakaZZuSw

Why Kennedy Care?

• Competitive Pay: Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications
• Paid Training
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits available
• Supportive Environment: Smaller teams for more one-on-one support
• Professional Development
• Incentives: Referral bonuses available
• Growth Opportunities: Promote-from-within culture
• Paid Time Off: PTO for both part-time and full-time employees

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will oversee the full cycle of recruiting and work to ensure the candidate and new hire experience align with our mission and Core Values:

• Love Others
• Persevere
• Be Authentic
• Pursue Consistent Quality

Position Specifics:

• Collaborate with team members and senior leadership in the development and execution of full cycle recruitment
• Expand your reach and make an impact by building a strong network of top talent. You'll tap into local resources, forge connections, and create a vibrant pool of applicants ready to drive our mission forward
• Provide a positive and exciting candidate experience from initial interviews to onboarding New Hires
• Assist in creating and maintaining job descriptions and posts on multiple job boards and social media sites
• Assist with online and in-person job fairs
• Ability to work in a fast paced setting, experience with non-exempt positions
• Assists in managing the companies Applicant Tracking System (ATS)- currently Paylocity
• Reviews resumes daily and conducts phone screen/interviews of applicants
• Schedules in person/virtual and phone interviews for open positions across assigned region
• Responsible for completing reference checks on new hires
• Create clear and efficient documentation
• Use of electronic software
• Complete assigned training and education as necessary

Kennedy Care is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of the Kennedy Care family to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included, and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration is preferred, Associates Degree OR minimum of 2 to 4 years of related experience is required
• Must live in the state of Michigan.  Strongly prefers an applicant who resides in the Upper Peninsula for recruiting purposes.
• Must be flexible and can easily pivot based on the needs of the business
• Must be autonomous and effective working in a hybrid position
• Requested to travel to Ann Arbor, MI infrequently for home office trainings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High comfort level with speaking on the phone with candidates on a daily basis. 
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Working understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Great at building relationships both internally and externally
• A desire to have mastery of HR and ATS related software
• Has a high comfort level of wide varieties of software system (i.e. Google Suite, Mac computers)

Salary : $39,000 - $45,000