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Position Description: Rios Partners
Additional Information: Rios Partners Employee Benefits Overview:
Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Location: Washington, D.C. metro area & remote (hybrid)
Rios Partners is a mission-driven consulting firm creating positive change by delivering value for our clients, investing in our employees, and solving tough problems that benefit our local and global communities. We ground our approach in empathy, enabling our team members to better hear our customers challenges and work together to develop effective solutions. As a team, we know what it takes to move organizations forward with measurable, sustainable results.
Our primary consideration when evaluating candidates is alignment with our Mission and Values, which can be found at http://www.riospartners.com/mission-and-values/.
As the Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will:
Deliver Talent Acquisition Strategy
Identify hiring needs over time and develop a plan to fill them
Track, maintain, and analyze current/historical hiring needs (while also incorporating business development activities) in order to improve employee hiring forecast
Take ownership of the end-to-end Talent Acquisition Process
Lead Talent Acquisition consulting and non-consulting staff positions:
Develop/maintain the process for supporting Hiring Managers with developing Job Descriptions
Source and engage qualified candidates for current and forecasted positions via a diverse set of recruiting channels (e.g., LinkedIn, job boards)
Conduct initial screens of candidates / provide Hiring Manager qualified candidates to interview
Provide oversight of Analyst/Consultant recruiting projects
Make strategic decision pipeline size, stage goals, and start/stop based on input from staffing
Coach the Recruiting Team on how to best manage pipelines from Application through Awaiting Phone screen
Ensure all case interviews are scheduled, materials distributed, and follow-up case interview notes captured
Institute a continuous improvement process for TA (e.g., resume reviews, screens, interviews, etc.) with the support of a volunteer interviewing team - document updates
Provide candidates offers / negotiate offers
Send rejections letters to all rejected candidates
Maintain correspondence with all candidates we want to Stay in Contact with
Maintain Applicant Tracking System (Amplify Talent Management) and become the company Subject Matter Expert on all recruiting systems and applications; conduct periodic ATS trainings for new team members
Manage the Employee Referral program (i.e., maintain the tracking system and ensure the program operates end to end)
Lead Campus Recruiting
Serve as a Rios Partners brand ambassador at career fairs, college fairs, and similar events as well as to universities
Recruit Rios Partners employees to be brand ambassadors and support campus recruiting
Establish and maintain an Employee Experience program related to Talent Acquisition / make recommendations for improving the candidate experience
Performance, Standards, and Training
Develop, deliver, and brief Talent Acquisition KPIs
Ensure performance standards are maintained across the recruiting team
Develop and provide recurring recruiting trainings for the broader TA team (e.g., resume screeners, phone screeners, interviewers)
Support development and delivery of Employer branding
Host internal/external TA meetings
Develop the set of required Talent Acquisition meetings to ensure the team (i.e., Talent Acquisition team, Recruiting Staff, Rios Partners leadership, etc.) is informed of all Talent Acquisition activities
Develop agendas for and facilitate Talent Acquisition meetings
Brief internal team no less than weekly on the status of the pipeline
Lead correspondence with candidates; manage the Careers email address [ensure no unread emails]
Work with the staffing lead to understand hiring requirements
Collaborate with HR on an ongoing basis to:
Implement Affirmative Action Plan
Ensure end-to-end Talent Acquisition process meets legal requirements
Develop Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy and implement DEI initiatives to:
Ensure Rios team members feel their perspectives and lived experiences are valued in their place of work
Retain talent
Required Education, Skills, and Experience
5 years of experience as Talent Acquisition Specialist or Recruiter or similar HR role
Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or similar relevant field
In-depth knowledge of full-cycle recruiting and employer branding techniques
Familiarity with a variety of different selection methods (interviews, assignments, psychological test etc.)
Hands on experience with posting jobs on social media and job boards
Experience with HRIS, ATS, Sourcing and Recruitment Marketing tools
Strong Project Management skills
Strong Relationship Management skills
Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills
Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
Great interpersonal and communication skills
Strong knowledge of Human Resources law
Proficiencywith Excel and Power Point
Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience
Experiences supporting staffing, recruiting and human resources function at a small to medium-sized firm
Experience managing senior client or executive relationships
Additional requirements
Authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Must be willing to operate in hybrid environment, including work in-person at the Rios Partners office in Arlington, VA, and virtually from home
At Rios Partners, we believe that when our team thrives, our company thrives. Thats why were proud to offer a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that reflects how much we value our people. Below is an overview of the benefits available to our employees:
Profit-sharing/Performance Bonus: We believe in shared success. Thats why a portion of company profits is distributed to employees each year through our Profit-Sharing/Performance Bonus program. The total amount may vary based on market conditions, company performance, and individual contributionsbut the goal remains the same: to reward the team for our collective achievements.
Retirement plan: We help you plan for your future. Rios Partners contributes 3% of your base salary each month to a 401(k) retirement plan, regardless of whether you choose to contribute yourself. You may also make additional contributions. Our 401(k) plan is administered through Fidelity, a leader in retirement planning.
Health insurance: We offer flexibility and choice through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA). With ICHRA, Rios Partners contributes tax-free dollars toward your health insurance premiums, allowing you to select the plan that fits your needs rather than being restricted to a one-size-fits-all group plan.
Dental insurance: Rios Partners will pay the first $25 of the premium. We offer Dental coverage through MetLife to help you care for Oral Health. Employees will have the option to choose from two plans depending on their needs.
Vision insurance: We offer vision coverage through MetLife to help you care for your eye health. The plan includes benefits for eye exams, glasses, contact lenses, and more.
Disability insurance: Rios Partners provides both short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost to you. This coverage, offered through MetLife, ensures that you're protected in case of illness or injury that prevents you from working.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays: We value work-life balance. Youll receive:
o 15 days of PTO annually, with additional days based on your tenure
o 12 paid holidays per year
o Additional paid time off for life events such as bereavement, jury duty, and voting).
Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave: Welcoming a child is a major life milestone, and were here to support you. Eligible employees receive 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster care placements. This benefit is available to team members who have been employed full-time for at least 12 months and are in good standing.
Employee Assistance Program: Your well-being matters. Our EAP, provided through Health Advocate, offers confidential support for personal and professional challengesincluding mental health counseling, substance abuse, parenting support, grief counseling, and more. Work/life resources and healthcare navigation assistance are also included.
Training and Development: Rios Partners is committed to helping you achieve your highest potential. Our personal view is that this is best accomplished through a combination of client engagements, opportunities to take on new roles within the team, and internal (team) / external (expert) training.
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