Job Description:

Job 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 (hourly and salaried) for the organization. 

Essential Functions:

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


• Maintains the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)


• Collaborates with department managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job advertisements/postings and hiring criteria


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


• Attends and participates in job fairs and other recruiting events


• Ensures jobs are advertised and posted in appropriate locations


• Screens applications and presents qualified candidates to hiring managers


• Oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials


• Coaches hiring managers on effective interviewing practices when needed


• Facilitates candidate debrief sessions with interview panel members  


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


• Tracks and reports on recruiting metrics


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


• Builds relationships with external staffing partners


• Performs other duties as assigned

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/ Experience:

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


• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or SHRM’s Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential is a plus


• 5+ years of experience in full life-cycle recruitment and hiring process at hourly and salaried levels is required


• Experience recruiting in a manufacturing business is strongly preferred

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