Talent Acquisition Specialist

Description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will have responsibility for full cycle recruitment for open positions, third party vendors, career events, and support the mission, vision, and values of Go-Forth. This will be a collaborative role and assist the Human Resources Director with HR initiatives and priorities to support the rapid growth of Go-Forth. The role will require a minimum of one day onsite per week at Go-Forth’s corporate headquarters in Greensboro, NC. 

Resposibilities Include

• Support the organization’s compliance with federal, multi-state, and local employment laws and regulations. Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies pertaining to talent management. 
• Develop a pool of qualified candidates using sourcing strategies such as passive candidate sourcing, leverage assigned sourcers, and social media.
• Collaborate with the Human Resources and Recruiting team to determine appropriate sourcing strategies.
• Create and maintain strong networking relationships with internal and external talent sources.
• Work as a key member in supporting the company’s Diversity Initiatives with a focus on networking and talent acquisition.
• Conduct preliminary phone interviews/screens with selected candidates to further validate skills, experience and knowledge using behavioral-based interview techniques.
• Build winning TA strategies by proactively searching for a diverse pool of top industry talent using various recruiting methods.
• Build networks to find qualified candidates, to include participation at networking events on behalf of the Company.
• Seek opportunities to implement complex and unique recruiting approaches.
• Create and foster relationships with colleges and professional organizations in order to attract and recruit diverse candidates.
• Assist in development of recruitment metrics, and creation of behavioral scorecards with a focus on people driven metrics to ensure Go-Forth is an employer of choice. 
• Be a brand ambassador for human resources, and participate in building employee, cultural, and our HR brand for current and future employees. 
• Serve as a core values advocate and role model.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

First and foremost your Core Values should align with ours

• Aim For Delight-We say yes to customers & each other. We love to serve. WWCFAD
• Be Professional-Be an elite professional that customers & employees want to work with. Take pride in how you appear & act. Be on time, attentive, & enthusiastic. WWCFAD
• Fight For Simplicity-Keep it simple & consistent. Focus on how things should be done every time.
• Own It-Own the entire process through the final outcome. Your customers & teammates rely on you to follow through on all the details.
• Show Grit-Overcome obstacles & persevere with passion.
• GROW!-Growth is our purpose. Growing as people & growing our business.

Required Skills & Capabilities

• Commitment to proactivity, responsiveness, and thoughtful-yet-prompt action.
• Advocate for continuous improvement and fight for simplicity.
• Adaptable to changes in priorities and the ability to orchestrate the follow through on any pivot and evolution in priorities.
• Highly flexible with a growth mindset.
• Exceptional organization skills and an above-average attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines in a rapid-change environment.
• Ability to convey ideas clearly and accurately using both verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace or related software.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s talent management, and other systems.
• Ability to travel.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• 2 to 3 years of related recruitment experience, preferably in a fast paced and fast growing organization. 

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. 

Location

Go-Forth Pest Control offers services throughout regions of North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The main office is located in Greensboro, NC.