Talent Acquisition Specialist

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

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Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for the recruitment and

selection of qualified applicants for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of

Kansas (BCBSKS). The position provides input into the overall hiring

strategy of the organization to ensure our team consists of a diverse

set of qualified individuals. By coordinating outreach efforts, sourcing

and screening strong applicants and guiding candidates through the

hiring process, the position plays a key role in attracting and

retaining the best possible employees and ensuring a stable workforce.

\"This position is eligible to work onsite, remote or hybrid (9 or more

days a month on site) in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy.

Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate

as a condition of employment.\"

• Are you ready to make a difference? Choose to work for one of the most
  
  

trusted companies in Kansas.**

**Why Join Us**

• **Make a Positive Impact:** Your work will directly contribute to
  
  

the health and well-being of Kansans.

• **Family** **Comes First**: Total rewards package that promotes the
  
  

idea of family first for all employees.

• **Professional Growth Opportunities:** Advance your career with
  
  

ongoing training and development programs.

• **Dynamic Work Environment:** Collaborate with a team of passionate
  
  

and driven individuals.

• **Stability:** 80 years of commitment, compassion and community
• **Flexibility:** options to work onsite or hybrid available
  
  

**Compensation**

\$85,600 - \$107,000 annually

Exempt 16

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive
  
  

compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team

members. The compensation range for this role is a good faith

estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might

be paid. All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed

to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive wages that

align with the individual\'s skills, education, experience, and

training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.

**What you\'ll do**

• Implement sourcing strategies to identify passive talent and build
  
  

pipelines of potential candidates for current and future

opportunities.

• Recruit, screen and Interview candidates for select positions, and
  
  

refer best-qualified candidates to hiring leader for consideration

• Create and implement end-to-end candidate hiring processes to ensure
  
  

a positive experience.

• Ensure the staffing needs of the company are being met, with a
  
  

long-term talent strategy in mind.

• Understand and execute department processes to create and maintain
  
  

an efficient hiring process, reducing overall time to fill.

• Plan daily recruitment activities around the needs of various
  
  

departments within the organization.

• Work collaboratively with compensation and HR business partner
  
  

(HRBP) to ensure that the Position Description (PD) is current and

an accurate reflection of the position before posting

• Coach and advise hiring leader on appropriate interview techniques,
  
  

valid selection criteria, and developing and maintaining employment

practices.

• Ensure that selection decisions are consistent with employment laws
  
  

and regulations.

• Participate in and support recruitment events promoting employment
  
  

at BCBSKS, such as job fairs, virtual career fairs, college

recruiting, or other recruiting events.

**What you need**

**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities**

• High degree of human relations skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required with the
  
  

ability to conduct training and give presentations.

• Strong PC skills required.
• Proficien y in documenting processes and keeping up with industry
  
  

trends required.

• Working knowledge of legal and compliance issues affecting employee
  
  

recruitment and selection processes required.

• Knowledge in other areas of human resources is preferred.
• Working knowledge of social media outlets, applicant databases and
  
  

professional networks required.

• Demonstrated ability to counsel supervisors and managers on
  
  

interviewing and selection matters required.

• Demonstrated ability in supervising others preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with employees at
  
  

all organizational levels required.

**Education and Experience**

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor\'s degree in human

resource management, psychology, industrial psychology, communications,

business administration or related degree preferred.

Minimum of three years in talent acquisition as a recruiter required.

Specific recruiting for highly specialized/technical roles strongly

preferred.

Requires experience working with personal computers and appl