Talent Acquisition Specialist

Overview

Talent Acquisition Specialist

We are working with a national retailer seeking a contract professional to support a key project. This role offers potential for expansion based on evolving business needs.

6-month Contract $32-$35/Hour

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for the administration and/or management of programs and initiatives related to the acquisition of talent across the Organization. Will focus on corporate and professional jobs. The Talent Acquisition Specialist works closely with the Director of Talent Acquisition in support of said programs and initiatives; the Specialist works directly with hiring managers, candidates, and they like to ensure success against department goals, as well as broader company goals and strategic direction.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist works daily with the recruiting team and will also partner daily with other areas of HR (training, compensation, benefits, business partnership, operations) as well as hiring managers across the company.

• Actively phone screen up to 30 candidates per day.
• Administers and manages the hiring process for salaried roles in assigned area.
• Supports all hiring initiatives in given territory for hourly roles, including candidate screening when necessary
• Ensures adequate applicant flow for assigned territory
• Works closely with Managers on planning around hires to ensure adequate bench strength in assigned market.
• Assists with interview scheduling, background checks, drug screenings, reference checks, offer letters, new hire paperwork, electronic on-boarding and additional phases of the hiring process.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining appropriate departmental reports and communicating pertinent data, trends, and results to management. This may include recruiting reports, program reports, and contributions to the HR Dashboard report.
• Works closely with Director of Talent Acquisition on strategic design of existing and new programs and related processes, including marketing and logistical components around events, process improvements, and process documentation.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

• 3-5 years of staffing agency experience preferred and working knowledge of ATS and other HR technology software systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Customer Service skills/experience required; excellent relationship building skills
• Proven ability to work well under pressure or in a fast-paced environment, juggle multiple (often competing) priorities, and ability to push back with professionalism
• Excellent listening and communication skills (verbal and written); analytical and naturally inquisitive
• Ability to solve problem problems, facilitate, and partner; a positive, can-do approach to the work
• Willing to take the initiative or suggest creative solutions
• Sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality

NO Sponsorship or C2C Only W2 Employment