Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

VARITE is looking for a qualified Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist in Wilmington, DE.

WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?

A science and technology company known for innovations in materials science, electronics, biotechnology, and specialty products. It develops high-performance materials, sustainable solutions, and agricultural technologies.

WHAT WE DO?

Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850 global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.

Job Title: Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Wilmington, DE - Hybrid schedule- would need to be in Wilmington office at least 3 days a week

Contract Duration: 5 months

HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Responsibilities:

• Client Talent Acquisition is seeking an experienced recruiter to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for recruiting talent in various locations, lines of business, and functions across North America.

• Partnering with hiring managers, the Talent Advisor will evaluate business and staffing priorities, perform market analysis, and execute sourcing strategies to fill open positions with qualified individuals. The Talent Advisor will drive the recruitment process at every stage and will become a key influencer in the selection process.

• The ideal candidate will excel at building relationships with both hiring managers and HR partners, possess problem-solving and adaptability skills, and have a proven track record of managing difficult-to-fill requisitions and targeting passive candidates.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting effective intake sessions with hiring managers

• Working with managers to define hiring needs and set expectations

• Developing and executing quality job postings that effectively advertise each position

• Identifying and executing effective sourcing strategies to build a diverse candidate pool

• Providing regular updates to hiring managers and HR business partners throughout the recruitment process

• Creating effective pre-screening questions and reviewing resumes

• Building relationships with hiring managers to influence on best practices

• Complying with all legal requirements and employment laws

• Ability to innovate and remain adaptable in a fast-paced, agile business environment

• Positive, proactive, and results-oriented attitude with strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Demonstrated use of independent judgment and discretion in the delivery of recruitment services

Qualifications:

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field or equivalent experience

• 5 years of experience recruiting exempt professionals

• Strong understanding of Applicant Tracking Systems

• Consulting skills with a focus on questioning assumptions, challenging thoughts, and providing alternative perspectives

• Proven experience in social sourcing, use of AI in recruitment and projecting the organizational talent brand

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in HR or related field preferred

• Experience with Workday Recruit - ATS and Phenom CRM

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams

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VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.