JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist will be a team-oriented individual with excellent organizational skills. S/he will be responsible for consulting with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs, develop sourcing strategies to leverage diverse high-caliber candidates, pre-screen candidates to assess their qualifications through a combination of behavioral and competency-based interviewing and monitor requisition status to ensure an efficient recruitment process.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Establishes recruiting requirements by studying organization plans and objectives; and meeting with managers to discuss needs.
• Builds applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, social media, and networking
• Attract applicants by placing job advertisements; contacting recruiters, and using social media and job sites.
• Determines applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants; analyzing responses; verifying references; and comparing qualifications to job requirements.
• Arranges management interviews by coordinating schedules; arrange travel, lodging, and meals; escort applicants to interviews.
• Evaluate applicants by discussing job requirements and applicant qualifications with managers; interview applicants on a consistent set of qualifications.
• Supports co-op and intern programs by posting positions; scheduling rotations and assignments; and assisting the program manager.
• Avoids legal challenges by understanding current legislation; enforcing regulations with managers; recommending new procedures; and conducting training.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations.
• Develop a working knowledge of departments to quickly identify hiring needs at the department level, as well as how that fits into the broader organizational culture.
• Develop a pipeline of talent, specifically for frequently filled positions. Work creatively with departments to help create recruitment plans, and identify resources for outreach and staffing needs.
• Work with department administrators to discuss changing needs and recommend action plans.
• Process/review and follow up appropriately with all pre-employment background checks.
• Provide initial screening of applicant pools, as well as phone screens or interviews where applicable.
• Work within ATS to screen resumes for dissemination to departments. Review and approve internal transactions occurring in your designated area.
• Accomplishes human resources and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Assist with ongoing and short-term projects as necessary
• Other work-related duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 5 years of corporate recruiting experience
• Experience with OFCCP recruiting regulations and reporting
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and ATS systems
• Must have experience recruiting with social media

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-year college degree
• Experience recruiting for engineering and professional construction roles
• AIRS Certified Recruiter
• Fluent in Spanish
• Experience with Taleo/Oracle ATS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times concerning appearance, communication, and behavior
• Must have excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills
• Experience in interviewing techniques and running a successful hiring process
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance.
• Must be a self-starter, with the ability to work well as part of a team and independently
• Must have strong technology skills and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• No or very limited physical effort is required.

This job plan is intended to describe, in broad terms, the general functions and responsibility levels of this position. It should not be viewed as an exhaustive list of the specific duties. The company reserves the right to make changes to this description at any time.

Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in our safety culture, reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture. In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers and business associates that empowers them all with the ability to do their jobs safely.

McKenney’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or gender identity. McKenney’s is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.