**this is a temporary 3-4 month contract position - maternity leave fill-in**

Onsite requirement Monday-Friday 8-5pm in Durham, NC

Job Description:

The Talent Acquisition Coordinator (TAC) is responsible for sourcing, attracting, and interviewing prospective employees

to find the ideal match for the agency’s long-term goals. An essential concept for this role is understanding that individual

staff play a significant role and will be key components of the ongoing of success of the program.

The TAC position reports to the Human Resources Director and has direct involvement with the program director and human resources staff in overall recruitment efforts, refinement of existing procedures and or implementation of new procedures and maintaining data collection for

assessment of program efforts. Coordinator has further responsibility for ensuring that the agency recruits a diversified set of qualified candidates. Coordinator will devise and implement sourcing strategies, including employer branding initiatives designed for long-term success in building referral and recruitment pipelines and community partnerships.

Must Haves:

• Minimum 3 years working knowledge and experience in direct recruitment/sourcing
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (they use Paychex, but any is fine)

Plusses:

• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards (HSPS), local, state, and national childcare, and other applicable guides and standards
• Experience recruiting for education/teacher roles
• Relevant experience and direct work in diverse communities
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinating with hiring managers to identify staffing needs
• Sourcing potential candidates through online channels (e.g., social platforms and professional networks.)
• Hosting or participating in career events, job fairs, staff recruitment, and networking events
• Develop long-term recruiting strategies and nurture trusting relationships with potential hires
• Planning interview and selection procedures including screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews
• Assess candidate information, including resumes and contact details, using our applicant tracking system
• Assess candidate compatibility using or applicant assessment system
• Design or use job descriptions and interview questions from our assessment system that reflect each position’s requirements
• Edit, refine, create, and re-create, documents, materials, charts, and tools to effectively execute the expectations of the position
• Forecast hiring needs as it relates to program year needs, but at least quarterly and annually
• Regular and ongoing review of program operations to understand program goals and staffing needs and ensure coordination and alignment with requirements outlined in program regulations, FCR Mission and Vision, and compliance with all state and local rules and regulations