Talent Acquisition Manager

Talent Acquisition Manager

About Smart Circle International:

Smart Circle International is a leading broker of outsourced sales and customer acquisition services. We help clients and independently owned and operated sales companies grow together through versatile in-person marketing and sales campaigns inside retailers, businesses and through door-to-door canvassing. We have corporate offices in Newport Beach and Toronto.

About the Role:

As a Talent Acquisition Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and executing the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing and attracting top talent to successfully onboarding and integrating new hires into the company. Additionally, you will build and maintain a strong talent pipeline, ensuring that all hiring needs are met efficiently and effectively. You will collaborate with hiring managers, HR and senior leadership to develop sourcing, interview and integration strategies that align with business goals and promote organizational growth. This is a hands-on manager role in the Talent Acquisition team of one.

Full-time, hybrid position in our Newport Beach office

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Sourcing:

• Lead and manage the full recruitment lifecycle for open positions, from requisition to offer acceptance.
• Develop and implement creative sourcing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates through job boards, social media, networking and employee referrals.
• Screen, interview, and assess candidates for skills, cultural fit, and overall alignment with company values and objectives.

Talent Pipeline Development:

• Build and nurture relationships with passive candidates to develop a pipeline for hard-to-fill or high-priority roles.
• Engage in employer branding initiatives to enhance the company’s reputation and attract top talent.
• Organize and attend career fairs, networking events, and college recruitment activities to generate new talent.
• Leverage data and industry trends to forecast future talent needs and adjust recruiting strategies accordingly. 

New Hire Onboarding & Integration:

• Oversee the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience that helps employees acclimate to their new roles.
• Work with HR and hiring managers to create personalized onboarding plans, including introductions, training schedules, and orientation activities.
• Monitor and support new hires’ progress through their initial integration period, ensuring they feel supported and engaged.
• Collect feedback from new employees and managers to continuously improve the onboarding process and employee experience.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand their team and departmental needs and to ensure alignment between recruitment efforts and business objectives.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to managers on candidate selection, interview best practices, and effective hiring strategies.
• Work with senior leadership to ensure recruitment strategies align with organizational goals and growth projections.

Systems, Reporting & Analytics:

• Lead the selection, implementation, integration and continuous improvement of an Applicant Tracking System to streamline the recruitment process and enhance efficiency.
• Analyze hiring trends and identify areas for improvement within the recruiting process.
• Provide regular updates to HR leadership on recruitment progress and challenges.
• Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment tools, technologies, and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications, Skills & Key Competencies:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP or PHR are a plus.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, or a related HR field with a proven track record of successfully filling positions and building talent pipelines.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of recruiting methods, tools, and technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to assess candidates’ skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting for talent acquisition metrics.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think critically and proactively about the talent needs of the organization.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to address challenges and find effective solutions for recruitment and integration processes.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Collaboration: Team-oriented, working effectively with HR and leadership teams to meet staffing needs.

In Accordance With The Applicable Law, The Following Represents a Good Faith Estimate Of The Minimum And Maximum Compensation Range For This Position

The estimated annual compensation range for this role is $90k - $130k 

The compensation range reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Exact compensation for this role will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.

Full-time positions also include a benefits package that includes vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, medical (with an HSA plan option), dental, vision and company paid Basic Life insurance, opportunity to enroll in Voluntary Life plans, Employee Assistance Program, 401K with employer match, employee referral program, home office stipend and opportunities for team building, growth, and development. Team members have on-demand access to an LMS with a variety of courses to further their professional and personal development.

Why work at Smart Circle International?

We are a smart, entrepreneurial group of people who care about our clients, customers and team members. We have a solid track record of longevity, promoting from within and recognizing, nurturing and rewarding talent and results.

Our mission: Smart Circle International provides meaningful growth opportunities for our clients by providing customized marketing campaigns and access to a broad network of independent sales companies that provide face-to-face marketing and in-person sales services.

Our core values are:

ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT – We are founded by entrepreneurs and challenge ourselves to be bold and innovative and to ignite that same passion and drive in others.

INTEGRITY – We do the right thing and hold ourselves to the highest standards of excellence.

TEAMWORK – We collaborate with respect, transparency, and honesty for everyone we work with.

CITIZENSHIP – We positively impact the communities in which we live and work.

Most importantly, working with Smart Circle International means working with an amazing team. Our people are our biggest asset and strength. We are hardworking and fun. We tackle challenges together and celebrate successes and milestones with each other. We regularly enjoy getting together virtually, to join in fun and creative activities and to gather as a team.

If this position and the company sound interesting, we want to hear from you!

Our Commitment: Smart Circle International is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and celebrates differences.

We are committed to creating an environment that fosters growth opportunities for all team members. Wherever practical, Smart Circle International wants team members in the position that best suits their unique abilities, interests, and skills, as well as our business needs. We strongly believe that bringing our team members’ diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives together is the best way to serve our clients and the independent sales companies with which we work side by side.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We believe in equal opportunity. Each team member is recruited, employed, evaluated, and considered for promotion without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability status, or any other protected characteristic under state or federal law. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic and expect all team members to treat others with dignity and respect.

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