Talent Acquisition Specialist

Position Summary:

Affiliated Distributors, consistently ranked one of Philly’s Best Places to Work, is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing team. This hybrid position plays a key role in implementing effective hiring and recruiting strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent for the organization.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Recruiting:

• Host new position in-take meetings with the hiring manager.
• Work with the hiring manager to ensure that job descriptions and Personal Action Request (PAR) Forms are completed.
• Brainstorm and implement sourcing/recruiting strategies, post job openings, source candidates, and review resumes.
• Pre-screen applicants using video and/or phone interviewing. Complete interview feedback forms and present relevant candidates to hiring manager.
• Administer pre-hire behavioral assessment and create interview guides.
• Schedule all applicable interviews with the interview team. Host follow-up meetings and collect de-brief notes.
• Collaborate with the hiring manager and/or the HR team during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, other pertinent offer details.
• Assist with researching and securing temporary agencies / search firms as needed.
• Administer background checks and complete references for all new hires.

2. Special Projects:

• Maintain AD job description library.
• Create job openings that excite potential candidates.
• Manage AD’s employment brand on all recruiting platforms and careers webpage.
• Research, vetting, and maintenance of recruiting resources for future needs (e.g., local schools, agencies, tradeshows, hiring events, publications, etc.,)
• Explore ways to use AI to create efficiencies in recruiting.

3. Perform all other tasks, duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisor. This may also include ad-hoc projects, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Customer-focused with a high sense of urgency.

2. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

3. Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics.

4. Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.

5. Ability to effectively multi-task.

6. Excellent organizational and follow-up skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

7. Proficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, and Word.

8. Familiarity with regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.

9. Comfortable learning and utilizing applicant-tracking solutions.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in human resources, or related field preferred. Relevant work experience may substitute for formal education.

2. At least 2-4 years overseeing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process.

3. SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential (TASC) a plus.

Additional Comments:

1. Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

2. Position is based in Wayne, PA where we have a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office (Tuesdays-Thursdays in office & Mondays and Fridays remote).

3. Occasional local travel with possibility of infrequent air travel of 1-2 trips per year (approximately 3 days / trip) for conferences and/or company meetings.

AD is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. At AD, we support a collaborative and inclusive environment. We value open participation from individuals with different ideas, experiences, and perspectives which we believe make AD a better place to work.