Total Talent Specialist

Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses sold. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Total Talent Specialist will support the professional staffing team and assist with Total Talent initiatives, reporting directly to the Total Talent Leader. This role maintains core talent acquisition responsibilities such as recruitment process support, candidate travel coordination, staffing invoicing, and contingency hiring processes, while also providing administrative and project support for broader talent management activities including employee engagement initiatives, focus groups, and talent development programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate closely with Hiring Managers, Talent Acquisition Partners, and HR Business Partners to deliver a positive candidate experience throughout recruitment
• Create job requisitions in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and post openings on niche websites and targeted job boards as needed
• Leverage appropriate systems to facilitate background checks, drug screens, and onboarding requirements
• Coordinate candidate interview schedules using Outlook calendars and manage necessary travel arrangements (flights, rental vehicles, hotels)
• Assist with immigration administration processes, including documentation support, coordination with legal counsel and tracking compliance requirements
• Assist in maintaining staffing process documentation
• Own professional staffing invoicing
• Implement recruitment marketing and employer branding campaigns; participate in networking and career development events as appropriate
• Provide recruiting support to the TA team during peak periods or special projects
• Lead or assist with administrative and project coordination for Total Talent initiatives such as employee engagement surveys, focus groups, and learning and development program logistics
• Support talent management activities including performance management processes, talent calibration, succession planning assistance, and related communications as assigned
• Perform other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR SUCCESS

• Strong technical proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems, HRIS platforms, and familiarity with learning and development platforms preferred
• Proven ability to build credible relationships and proactively partner with business leaders throughout recruitment and talent initiatives
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of current employment laws and compliance requirements
• Highly effective communication skills (verbal and written) with strong interpersonal effectiveness at all organizational levels
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and projects efficiently
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret talent-related metrics

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 4 years’ experience with high-volume recruitment or related HR functions
• 4 years’ experience providing administrative and project coordination 

PREFERRED EXPEREINCE:

• 1  years’ exposure to or experience supporting talent management or learning and development projects
    

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

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Blue Bird® is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We strive to have the best available talent in every job based on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities each person brings.  Blue Bird is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination in all forms.

All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.