This is an in office TA Specialist contract role.
Position Summary: The Talent Acquisition Specialist owns the full life cycle of talent acquisition including but not limited to sourcing, candidate management, vendor management, partnering with internal clients, and all relevant communications. This position reports to the People Operations Manager.
Essential Functions:
1. Partner with hiring managers at all levels of the organization to fulfill each business unit’s hiring needs. Ability to interpret internal and external business requirements and translate them into successful recruitment solutions.
2. Manage vendor relationships of all placement firms including negotiating placement fees and terms and conditions for contract workers as required. Responsible for ensuring these partnerships meet budgetary guidelines.
3. Perform salary analyses and recommendations by comparing market trends and internal equity, as requested.
4. Actively work toward building a diverse and qualified team to support the organization.
5. Efficiently and effectively fill open positions by reducing dependency on external search partners and placement firms.
6. Develop a network of industry contacts through association memberships, trade groups, colleagues, and candidates to help source and acquire qualified talent.
7. Use standardized screening techniques, to assess the skills, qualifications, and experience of potential candidates.
8. Responsible for the full hiring process, including job postings, screening, coordinating interviews, compensation discussions, background and reference checks, and all related communications with internal and external partners.
9. Speak knowledgeably about the company and answer any questions a potential hire may have.
10. Responsible for ensuring that all hiring complies with regulations associated with the EEOC.
11. Maintain all communication with candidates and hiring managers using an applicant tracking system.
Education, Training, and Experience:
1. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and training plus a minimum of 5+ years’ experience with talent acquisition or equivalent education, training, and experience.
2. Thorough knowledge of applicable theories, practices, and accepted procedures within talent acquisition.
3. Proficiency with applicant tracking system(s) and web-based recruiting platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter.
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of products.
5. Requires strong accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
6. Must be able to effectively manage multiple priorities.