What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Specialist position at Synectics?
Description :
- To manage staffing activities associated within a designated region; and to partner with Operational management to formulate and execute timely, cost-effective staffing initiatives supporting the regional as well as corporate business objectives.
- Identifies and cultivates sources for hiring experienced and entry level personnel through : Networking and Colleague Referrals.
- Development and utilization of Internet Mining technology and capabilities.
- Development and maintenance of a Competitor candidate information database.
- Development and initiation of a candidate relationship "pipeline management" strategy.
- Utilization of current and future staffing technology.
- Manages Recruiting budget for region through cost-effective advertisement and third-party recruiters.
- Develops preferred supplier list of third-party recruiters; works with the the National Director of staffing to negotiate discounted contract rates for staffing needs.
- Screens, interviews and tests job applicants as required; maintains applicant database utilizing the Taleo Talent Management System.
- Provides key staffing metrics for regional hiring; tracks regional colleague retention; and consults with regional management regarding issues affecting turnover.
- Trains and mentors hiring managers as well as Colleague Resource Generalists in the use of the Taleo Talent Management System; builds skill level of regional users by providing training on system updates and new user training.
- Promotes and assists Colleague Resources Managers in training hiring managers in the use of Behavioral Interviewing Techniques, as well as other candidate assessment tools and processes.
- Supports and provides training for the Colleague Resources Generalists in staffing techniques.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Supports the organization's quality program(s).
- Travels as required.
Requirements :
Benefits :
Healthcare Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan : The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus : Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
