Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist Responsible for working closely with and advising management, identifying and driving talent acquisition strategies that attract top talent for an assigned client group. Uses a variety of sourcing techniques to search for, screen, and identify candidates for managers, filling open positions with quality candidates. Works closely with Human Resources Generalists (HRGs) to align talent acquisition strategies with overall human resources , professional, management, and executive positions. Positions may be difficult to recruit for or of a sensitive nature.

• Develops strategies with and guides hiring managers and HRGs to determine department need and complete position description. Identifies development needs, coaches and supports development of hiring manager in interview, recruitment, and employment system processes.
• Works with manager, develops talent acquisition strategy, including determining best avenue for talent acquisition (, advertising, direct contact, employee referrals, research organizations, employment agencies, job fairs, and college recruiting). Ensures strategy ties in with business unit objectives () through close interaction with the HRG.
• Keeps abreast of industry talent acquisition practices and incorporate best practices into Company processes. Reviews external workforce factors and market trends in order to effectively change talent acquisition strategies to quickly respond to market demands.
• Manages and participates in requisition flow and applicant screening process providing guidance to management. Summarizes results of screening and makes recommendations to hiring managers on candidates.
• Oversees and manages external search firms and employment agencies. Tracks success rate.
• Provides management and HRG with up-to-date recruiting status activity on regular basis. Recommends alternative solutions to difficult to fill positions.
• Corresponds with applicant during entire recruiting process to ensure candidate"s experience satisfies hiring manager"s / department"s needs and standards.
• Provides offer recommendations and drives the offer negotiation process reviewing multiple factors : market pressures, internal equity, business need.
• Reviews, recommends and revises processes to improve hiring manager satisfaction while ensuring legal compliance.
• Develops talent acquisition programs that align with business needs. Provides guidance to all levels of management to ensure compliance with all talent acquisition programs.
• Participates in job fairs and college recruiting events : coordinates events, collects and sets up materials, researches and recommends give-aways, and interacts with candidates. May create marketing materials and recommend direction of advertisements.
• Provides work leadership to less experience team members. Plans, organizes, directs and controls the activities and staff involved in the development of policies and programs, implementation, and srategic direction of talent acquisition programs.Skills : Works under limited direction. Mentors less experienced team members and provides guidance and direction. Actively contributes to the results of a team, setting team goals and objectives. Sets objectives for project goals. Counsels and persuades management on hiring process on legal compliance, best practices and candidate selections. Negotiates with candidates for offer packages. Regularly interacts with employees and all levels Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite and HRIS / AT systems Strong investigative / research skills for sourcing candidates and learning about jobs and technologies for assigned client group. Often responsible for hard to fill positions Excellent written and verbal skills Organizational and follow up skills Negotiation skills Public relations skills to represent the Company at job fairs, colleges, recruiting meetings / events, to candidates, and to all levels of the organization Knowledge and demonstration of talent acquisition best practicesCompensation depends on experience but is typicallyABOUT KORE1Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.