Job purpose

The Talent Acquisition Specialist position is responsible for full-cycle recruiting experience, from talent sourcing and attracting candidates to interviewing and hiring great employees. This position will collaborate with department managers on a regular basis and proactively identify future hiring needs. Ultimately, the responsibilities of the Talent Acquisition Specialist are to ensure our company attracts, hires and retains the best employees, while growing a strong talent pipeline. This position would work closely with the entire Human Resources Department and contributes to company-wide recruiting initiatives.

Duties and responsibilities

• Manages entire new hire process for employees across multiple companies
• Recruitment: posting open positions, scheduling interviews, screening of candidates and initial interviews
• Source candidates using a variety of search methods to build a robust candidate pipeline
• Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events to build a strong candidate pipeline
• Maintain records of all materials used for recruitment, including interview notes and related paperwork, to share with hiring managers
• Facilitate the offer process by extending the offer and negotiating employment terms
• Coordinates the pre-employment background checks, drug screens, and reference checks
• Plans and conducts new hire orientation
• Staying up to date with recruiting trends and employment legislation
• Maintaining company career sites and external job boards
• Ensures that job descriptions and interview guides are maintained - accurate and up to date, particularly during periods of change
• Assists Human Resources Department with administrative responsibilities and special projects, including compilation of data, data analysis and report preparation/generation
• Maintains a focus for self and team on continuous learning that will enhance skill sets and growth opportunities
• Demonstrates a commitment to C&F Enterprises, Inc. core values
• The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing
• Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary

Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative and analyze issues independently
• Ability to perform under deadline pressure
• Ability to maintain the highest level of integrity, professionalism, fairness and confidentiality in all aspects of job performance

Competencies

• Positive Energy Level
• Customer Relationships
• Team Player
• Change Management
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Independence

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in human resources, business administration or related field and/or equivalent
• Two or three years of experience in a talent acquisition or similar role
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Experience in full-cycle recruiting, using various interview techniques and evaluation methods
• Working knowledge of applicant tracking and HRIS systems
• Deep understanding of employment laws and regulations
• Familiar with a wide variety of sourcing avenues
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite-Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint required
• Experience with Rippling and HiringThing preferred

Physical requirements

• Sitting, Standing, Walking
• Lifting, raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling)
• Carrying, pushing or pulling office items up to 10 lbs.
• Prolonged use of computer involved; use of hands and finger coordination; Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The successful candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

This position is hybrid with the majority of the time spent at our Newport News, VA offices. 

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