Talent Acquisition Specialist

This role will be responsible for sourcing, screening, interviewing and hiring candidates for a variety of positions within the company. The talent acquisition specialist will be responsible for managing the recruitment process, and collaborating with leaders to identify staffing needs.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observe the highest level of confidentiality, discretion, judgement and security of all employee and company information
• Conduct thorough screenings and interviews to assess candidates’ qualifications, skills and cultural fit
• Schedule interviews for hiring leaders and sit in on interviews when needed
• Maintain and update the applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs, job requirements, and candidate preferences
• Utilize various sourcing methods, including online job boards, social media platforms, networking events, and referrals to identify candidates
• Craft engaging job postings that attract qualified candidates across multiple platforms
• Proactively seek out recruitment opportunities at local high schools, colleges and Universities
• Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies to attract and hire individuals at all skill levels.
• Coordinate and attend career fairs, job fairs, and other recruitment/networking events to promote our company and attract prospective talent (occasionally outside of regular business hours)
• Provide interview coaching and mentorship to leaders
• Negotiate and extend job offers to selected candidates
• Support the onboarding process for new hires
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and innovative recruitment techniques
• Develop, maintain and update a prospective candidate pipeline to assist with future recruitment needs
• Conduct intake meetings for all new job postings with leaders
• Collaborate with department leaders on a quarterly basis to identify any succession planning opportunities that may result in future job postings
• Customer service/administrative responsibilities such as responding to employee questions, answering phone calls and e-mails
• Recommend new approaches, procedures, policies to effect continual improvements in automation and efficiency of the department and services performed
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• Minimal to general supervision is received from the Vice President of Human Resources and Director of Human Resources.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business or other appropriate discipline; plus 2-4 years of recruitment experience
• Experience using ATS / other relevant recruitment software and tools - prior experience with ADP recruitment preferred;
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion; able to use sound judgment to effectively handle sensitive situations/documentation;
• Strong organizational and time management skills; Manage & prioritize competing demands, deadlines & unexpected events and meet deadlines;
• Effectively work under pressure in a fast-paced environment;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint;
• Familiarity with employment law and hiring regulations;
• Strong math & writing skills; able to maintain and create basic to complex spread sheets in Excel.
• Self-starter; able to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as a strong team-player;
• Thorough, accurate, strong attention to detail;
• Superb interpersonal/customer service skills, work/interact courteously and objectively with a wide variety of company personnel/personalities, as well as outside vendors/contacts;
• Positively and effectively adapt to change;
• Analyze various types of data; recommend and implement solutions;
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills; Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences;

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Predominantly sedentary light office position in a professional setting with high frequency of keyboarding/computer work and phone use
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

Occasional travel