Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for meeting the organization’s hiring goals by filling open positions with talented and qualified candidates. The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for the full life cycle of the recruiting process; this entails sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating the interview process, performing robust onboarding and orientation, and maintaining employee records, all while ensuring employees have a pleasant experience.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly team member who possesses the following qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in sourcing, attracting and interviewing prospective employees; experience in the non-profit, human services sector desired.
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective and cooperative working relationships built on trust
• Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems
• Ability to manage a wide range of relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Working knowledge of interview techniques and applicant screening methods
• Understanding of employment laws and regulations and employment equity regulations
• Possess a meticulous attention to detail, be well organized, and a strong written and oral communicator
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines
• Is flexible and adapts to the changing needs and growth of the organization
• Maintains the highest levels of confidentiality and professionalism
• Embodies the values of VOA Illinois

Essential Functions:

• Source candidates using a variety of search methods to build a robust candidate pipeline, and track recruiting efforts to analyze progress toward recruitment goals
• Screen candidates by reviewing resumes, job applications and performing phone screenings
• Take ownership of candidate experience by designing and managing job postings and position requirements and maintaining the agency’s standards on timely communication with applicants
• Perform reference checks and comprehensive background checks on each candidate offered a position
• Stay abreast of recruiting trends and best practices
• Ensure all screening, hiring, and selection is done in accordance with employment laws and regulations
• Perform thorough and robust orientations for new employees and continuously improve orientations to meet the increasing or changing needs of new employees, departments, and programs
• Collaborate with the Payroll & Employee Benefits Specialist to educate new staff on agency benefits program
• Maintain employment files/records of new and existing staff, performing random files audits annually to ensure compliance
• Assist in the training of new staff and provide training to existing staff on best practices, changes to practice, etc. when necessary and appropriate
• Uphold the mission and values of VOA Illinois at all times

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree and at least two years of relevant experience