Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Summary:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will implement strategies and processes to attract, proactively build, and maintain a quality talent pipeline. They are responsible for sourcing and interviewing prospective employees to find the perfect match for A1’s long-term goals.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Assess external labor market conditions, develops the most effective, economical, and appropriate sources/channels and methods to recruit talent in every market. 

· Builds and maintains relationships with potential candidates, recruitment agencies, schools, and associations. 

· Ensures candidate pipeline is sufficient to meet workforce needs and all sourcing and talent acquisition activities are consistent with organization’s policies and standards. 

· Coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, current and projected

· Continually review and assess selection criteria with hriirng managers to ensure it aligns with business needs

· Source potential candidates through online channels (e.g. social platforms and professional networks)

· Assess candidate information, including resumes and contact details, using our Applicant Tracking System

· Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews

· Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events

· Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates

· Some travel may be required. 

· Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Ability to work autonomously. 

· Ability to attract, evaluate, and refer candidates for open position. 

· Ability to develop creative job advertisements and screen resumes/applications compared to the advertised minimum qualifications. 

· Ability to negotiate salary and terms of employment with candidates. 

· Ability to communicate goals in "solution" or project goal terms. 

· Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time. 

· Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to equal employment opportunities and affirmative action compliance. 

· Extensive knowledge of recruiting and sourcing best practices. 

· Advanced knowledge of applicant tracking systems, HRMS, MS Office Suite, data analysis and project management software i.e. Monday.com, and other business systems.

Education and Experience:

· 8 years of experience working in talent acquisition and full-cycle recruiting, required

· Bachelors degree in Human Resources, or related field, preferred

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.