How you will drive value within the organization as a Talent Acquisition Specialist?

• Create a thorough recruitment and interviewing plan for each open position based on collaboration with the hiring managers, including regular follow-up to discuss results and adjustments as needed 
• Source, through various forms of advertising and/or vendor networks, to provide both active and passive quality candidates for all open positions within a timely manner 
• Develop an online organizational presence in order to attract a diverse pool of candidates including development of social media and professional networking sites, suggesting improvements for the organization’s website career page and researching alternative avenues for internet-based recruiting 
• Establish strong working relationships with all organizational leaders in order to provide top quality service during recruitment process 
• Coordinate all pre-employment background review processes, ensuring selected candidates meet organizational standards 
• Participate in organizing and implementing college recruiting initiatives 
• Research and participate in career fairs and networking events to increase awareness of company brand 
• Own administrative HR functions including onboarding, new hire orientation and other administrative duties as necessary 
• Maintain electronic records and files that support work performed, results, and outcomes 
• Participate in special projects as needed 
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by management 

What you should have to be successful as a Talent Acquisition Specialist?

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Proven ability to source passive candidates using platforms like LinkedIn, CareerBuilder, and Indeed
• Intrinsically motivated individual who takes initiative, identifies opportunities, and drives improvements to processes
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence others, manage conflict, handle sensitive information, and build collaborative relationships across the organization
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other standard business applications, with the ability to quickly learn new software
• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Commitment to embodying the organization’s core values and key competencies

Employment Requirements:

• Physical Requirements: While performing the essential duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to:
• Remain in a stationary position 100% of the workday
• Constantly operate a computer and other standard office equipment 
• Talk and hear to exchange accurate information
• Have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading
• The position does require occasional local travel