Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Summary

The recruiter will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle recruiting process from open requisition to offer stage, including, but not limited to, job specification and development, pre-screening and qualifying top candidates, interviewing, and negotiating offers.

Considerable skill in interviewing techniques, advanced knowledge of proactive recruiting techniques and sources, a well-rounded understanding of the Company's organizational structure as well as an extensive knowledge of personnel policy/procedure and federal/state laws regarding employment practices.

Develops and executes staffing strategies for a variety of levels staffing to executive placement; develops, streamlines and enhances staffing systems, tracking, reporting and analysis; leads sourcing and recruiting initiatives and processes to leverage networking and employee referrals; manages college relations and oversees various sourcing and internship programs; manages relocation, immigration and other responsibilities related to staffing administration; ensures compliance with all state and federal discrimination and employment regulations

Duties

• Manage full lifecycle recruiting process from open requisition to offer stage, including, but not limited to, job specification and development, prescreening and qualifying top candidates, interviewing, and negotiating offers.
• Responsible for entry-level to mid-level roles. Other roles as assigned.
• Understand functional hiring needs and translate those needs into effective passive and active sourcing strategies.
• Review resumes, portfolios and credentials for appropriate skills, experience and knowledge in relation to position requirements
• Successfully source and screen candidates and present them to appropriate hiring teams.
• Understand candidate requirements, providing compensation guidance to the business to successfully negotiate and close candidates.
• Leverage skills to develop and deliver a strategic recruiting strategy with internal managers in order to recruit top talent.
• Communicate proactively and regularly with Hiring Managers and Candidates to ensure a seamless recruiting experience.
• Be the liaison between the candidate(s) and management throughout the hiring process.
• Seek out candidates that add value to the organization and maintain regular contact with possible future candidates.
• Build positive relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process to ensure a high-quality candidate experience
• Develop and maintain a network of professional contacts to help identify, source and engage talent
• Collect, interpret and review interview feedback with hiring managers · Ensure that the recruiting process complies with employment laws, regulations and internal processes.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.
• Stays abreast on cutting-edge advertising opportunities, making recommendations to participate when deemed appropriate, in order to capitalize on recruiting opportunities.
• Develops promotional material to aid in staffing.
• Proactive research of industry competitors and overall familiarity with local and regional talent pools.
• Leverage online recruiting resources to identify top talent
• Be creative in recruiting, using various methods including, but not limited to; Internet, print, job fairs, universities, vocation schools, etc.
• Participate in the college recruitment process (information sessions, on campus interviews and career fairs)
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with colleges, universities, community organizations and professional associations as a source to generate qualified applicants.
• Researches, analyzes, prepares and presents internal staffing trends, retention strategies, etc.

Experience

• 2-5 years of recruiting/staffing experience required

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently and proactively anticipate the needs of the business.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced high volume work environment.
• Ability to interact well with all organizational levels.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Outstanding time management skills.
• Proficiency in office computer software/systems (MS Office, Word, Excel, requisition/candidate tracking systems).
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must have an engaging personality and be able to respond quickly and positively to change