Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our HR team. The primary responsibility is managing the full-cycle recruitment process, ensuring an efficient and seamless hiring experience by attracting top talent. As the first point of contact for candidates, you will play a key role in building positive, lasting relationships and ensuring they feel valued throughout the process. The ideal candidate will be adept at engaging with people and creating an inviting experience that reflects our company's values. You will also guide new hires through a smooth onboarding process to ensure successful integration into our organization. Exceptional communication skills will be essential in conveying our policies and procedures to new team members. In addition to recruitment, you will handle various HR duties, contributing to the overall management of our HR functions. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Human Resources.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Oversee and manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding, to meet the organization's talent needs.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, assist with creating detailed job descriptions, and sourcing qualified candidates.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify and attract passive candidates through job boards, social media, networking events, referrals, and other channels.
• Screen applications, conduct initial interviews to assess qualifications and cultural fit, and guide hiring managers in selecting candidates.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews, prepare relevant materials, and ensure a smooth and efficient interview process.
• Attend and participate in panel interviews with managers and other stakeholders, offering expertise on candidate evaluation.
• Facilitate the offer process, by preparing and extending employment offers, negotiating terms, and ensuring employment eligibility through background checks and reference verifications.
• Promote the company's employer brand and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Oversee the new hire onboarding process, including coordinating orientation, ensuring completion of required documentation, and facilitating a seamless integration into the organization.
• Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as company policies.
• Track and report recruitment metrics, such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and quality of hire, to drive continuous improvement.
• Represent the company at career fairs, recruitment events, and other networking opportunities, always positioning our company as a great place to work for like-minded professionals.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives to enhance staff retention, foster a positive workplace culture, and promote long-term employee satisfaction.
• Assist the VP of Human Resources to ensure employees have successfully on-boarded and are meeting performance expectations, determining if additional training resources are needed, and assisting with the review of 90-Day performance evaluations.
• Conduct new hire check-ins at strategic intervals, such as 30, 60, and 90 days, to assess their experience, address concerns, and support retention efforts.
• Work with an outsourcing agency to compile and submit annual Affirmative Action reports, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Oversee the management of the Relias Learning Management System, ensuring employees are informed of available training sessions and that training programs align with organizational goals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

EEO / M / F / D / V

Kids In Distress is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer , a Drug Free Workplace and requires drug testing.

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