What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Specialist position at Safety Rail Company?
The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing the employee recruitment lifecycle. This includes identifying hiring needs, sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and ensuring a smooth onboarding and training process.
- Consult with department leaders to understand hiring needs and role requirements to develop job descriptions for open positions.
- Source candidates through job boards, referrals, and internal databases.
- Maintain accurate records in applicant tracking systems (ATS).
- Assess candidate qualifications, conduct phone interviews to evaluate candidate fit, facilitate a positive candidate experience, and provide recommendations to hiring managers.
- Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and gather feedback.
- Prepare and extend job offers and manage hiring paperwork.
- Conduct background checks and assist employees with scheduling any other relevant prerequisites.
- Facilitate onboarding and orientation for new hires.
- Assist with managing the company LMS system, including creation of training content with guidance from department heads.
- Assist with other human resources department initiatives, as needed.
- Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in a similar role or an education in Human Resources, Education, Marketing, or a related field. Relevant work experience while recruiting in a manufacturing or construction organization preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail.
- Highly motivated with excellent organizational and time management abilities. Ability to manage multiple open roles and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Proficiency in HRIS or recruiting software (e.g. NetSuite, Paycom, or similar platforms) as well as MS Office applications.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as great interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Previous experience with training or education as well as the ability to navigate programs for editing video or creating visuals for training content.