The Talent Acquisition Coordinator is responsible for developing recruitment strategies to attract and hire top talent for the organization. The Talent Acquisition Coordinator will have the ability to identify, attract and assess applicants as well as facilitate a defined recruiting process. Applicants must be able to demonstrate through experience an ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers and an ability to influence and guide their recruitment efforts through a strategic and consultative approach. This position requires a high degree of confidentiality, the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with candidates, management and colleagues.
Incumbent is expected to have excellent attendance and communication skills, possess the ability to build lasting business relationships, and exhibit professionalism.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and candidate selection criteria
- Identify candidates through participation in social networking, job fairs, advertisements, college placement offices and other sources
- Prepare phone screen interview questions and conduct phone interviews with selected candidates as directed
- Review and screen incoming resumes for management level positions or others as requested by the hiring manager
- Manage ongoing candidate relationship during the hiring life cycle- from initial contact through first day
- Track key performance metrics such as source of hire, time to fill, cost per hire, first year turnover, etc.
- Work with the Training Department to enhance New Hire Orientation and position related training to attract and retain quality candidates. Communicates important employment information during delivery of employment offers (e.g., benefits, compensation, location, hours, etc.)
- Maintain memberships and affiliations with trade/professional organizations related to industry
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
- Able to recruit for a high volume of requisitions per month simultaneously
- Demonstrated skill in developing recruitment plans appropriate to meet the needs of available positions
- Resourceful and well organized with the ability to work with a sense of urgency and multi-task in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
- Extremely attentive to detail and accuracy
- Knowledge and experience with Applicant Tracking Systems
- Ability to effectively present training materials
- Excellent written and oral communication skills using tact and diplomacy
- Must be able to travel independently. Must have a valid drivers license
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience preferred
- 3-5 years experience in a talent acquisition/recruiting role
- Knowledge of applicant tracking systems
- Affiliations with trade/professional organizations related to industry preferred
Physical Demands:
- Work at a computer in two-hour increments either standing or sitting
- Ability to lift 10 pounds
- Must be able to effectively communicate in e-mail, by phone or in person during the course of the workday
- Ability to type 40 wpm with superior accuracy
- Proficient with industry standard computer applications- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint