TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

Position Summary 

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will research, develop, and implement effective recruiting and staffing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent for the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

•    Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process.

•    Collaborates with department managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.

•    Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization.

•    Assists with job posting and advertisement processes.

•    Screens applications and selects qualified candidates.

•    Schedules interviews; oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.

•    Assists with the interview process, attending and conducting interviews with managers, directors, and other stakeholders.

•    Collaborates with the hiring manager and/or other human resource staff during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details.

•    Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.

•    Attends and participates in college job fairs and recruiting sessions.

•    Performs other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

•    Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics.

•    Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles.

•    Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.

•    Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

•    Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.

•    Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems. 

•    Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

•    Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience, required.

•    3-5 years managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process highly preferred.

•    SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.

•    SHRM’s Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. 

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. 

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.