At Vital Research, we are always looking to strengthen the organization by adding the best available people to our team. We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to help us source, identify, screen, and hire candidates for various roles in the company to meet current and future workforce planning needs and goals. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and prioritization skills, three or more years of experience in talent acquisition, proficiency with applicant tracking systems, and an ability to devise active and passive sourcing strategies for potential applicants. This is a part-time role that requires excellent interpersonal skills for working closely with others across various departments.

Duties and responsibilities

• Design and implement an overall branding and recruiting strategy for a hybrid workforce inclusive of multi-state recruitment
• Collaborate with the social media committee for planning and cohesive messaging
• Determine the effectiveness and success of recruiting plans and strategies by identifying key recruiting KPIs
• Coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and objectives
• Design job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position’s requirements
• Use a multi-channel approach to recruiting to source applicants through active and passive online channels (e.g., social platforms and professional networks)
• Post job descriptions on career websites and boards
• Evaluate candidate information, including resumes and contact details, using our Applicant Tracking System
• Use recruiting tools like assessments and assignments to assess candidates’ skills
• Conduct phone, video, and/or in-person interviews as the initial contact of applicants to determine qualification and interest level
• Provide a shortlist of qualified candidates to hiring managers
• Help the hiring team with training needs, recruiting methods, and interview questions
• Lead the new hire and 90-day onboarding process adhering to laws, privacy, rules, and regulations

Requirement and skills

• Proven work experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or similar role
• Familiarity with social media, resume databases, applicant tracking systems, and professional networks
• Direct experience with full-cycle recruiting conducting several types of interviews (e.g., structured, competency-based, and behavioral)
• Practical experience with various selection processes like phone interviews and assessment tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize, time manage, and complete projects within the deadline
• Solid knowledge of HR policies, best practices, and basic recruitment marketing strategies
• Experience in Employer Branding methods
• A keen understanding of the differences between various roles within organizations

Education and experience

• 3 years of experience as a talent acquisition specialist, or similar role.
• BSc degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, or a relevant field
• Professional certification in Human Resources is desirable

Our talent acquisition specialist puts thought and effort into our sourcing strategies and interview designs and develops strong relationships with hiring managers, interviewers, and stakeholders. They empower the hiring team to make informed, unbiased decisions to convert the best candidates into Vital employees.

If you have effective communication skills and are confident as a recruiter, we want to meet you. We enjoy working with curious minds that possess the ability to think creatively “outside the box.” For consideration please submit a resume and cover letter highlighting how your skills and work experience align our employer needs.

Closing date: This position will close January 8, 2023 at 5 p.m. PST however, the review process will begin immediately.

Vital Research considers the health and safety of its clients and team members as its highest priority. Consistent with its duty to provide and maintain a safe workplace that is free of recognized hazards, Vital Research has a mandatory vaccination policy for any in-person business interactions. This applies to all employees to protect against infectious diseases that may be mitigated through vaccinations.

All offers of employment with Vital Research are conditioned on completing and passing a background check, participating in mandatory testing requirements (e.g., COVID-19), and using designated PPE when required.

Vital Research is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or national origin.