Talent Acquisition Specialist at LE001 Canal Barge Company, Inc. in new orleans, Louisiana

Job Description:

 I BASIC FUNCTION:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for full lifecycle recruiting for multiple requisitions, developing, and maintaining a talent pipeline, fostering relationships with prospective employees, managing on-going hiring manager relationships and identifying top talent that represents CBC’s culture of Humble, Hungry, and Smart. This role will serve as a strategic recruiting partner, consulting with hiring managers, from all Business Units, regarding the recruiting process and candidate experience. This individual will attend hiring and educational events at universities, along with other onsite hiring events.

 II MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruiting & Staffing Orientation

1. Recruit, screen and recommend candidates for hire.

2. Coordinate, plan and monitor open positions in junction with hiring managers.

3. Establish relations with Regional Colleges, Vo-Tech and High Schools to develop as a source of future new hires to support recruiting plan.

4. Develop and build relationships with company shore side and onboard managers to support recruiting and development planning.

5. Monitor and control recruiting and orientation expenses.

Orientation

1. Schedule pre-employment drug screen, post-offer medical examinations and conduct orientation for newly hired employees.

2. Coordinate and participate in onboarding process for new hires.

3. Continually improve the onboarding process by keeping up to date with latest trends.

Reporting and Communications

1. Maintain new hire onboarding portal as well as the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

2. Prepare analytical statistics from application data gathered by the ATS.

3. Prepare periodic progress reports for newly hired employees both vessel and shoreside.

4. Work with HR Manager to prepare turnover analysis and reports.

III. EXPERIENCE:

1. Two years’ experience in full life cycle recruiting preferred
2. Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time for hiring events.

3. Experience with Workday technologies preferred.

4. Experience using a variety of sourcing channels & tools preferred.

IV QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum of High School Diploma.

2. Knowledge of the inland barging industry is preferred but not required.
3. High proficiency in internet and computer use including Microsoft Excel and Social Media outlets.
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
         

Consistent with its duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of recognized hazards, Canal Barge has adopted this policy to safeguard the health and well-being of employees and their families who spend time in its facilities.  This policy is intended to comply with all federal, state, and local laws.  It is based upon guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) and public health authorities, as applicable. 

Before being assigned to work, all new hires for employment with Canal Barge must either (a) be vaccinated for the COVID-19 novel coronavirus; or (b) seek an approved exemption as an accommodation.

Canal Barge Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.