Talent Acquisition-Interviewing & Hiring Specialist Assistant

At Powered By Performance, we’re always looking to strengthen the organization by adding the best available people to our staff. We’re seeking a talent acquisition Specialist Assistant to help us identify, screen, and hire candidates for various roles within State Farm Independent Agencies nationwide via a remote role.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, one-two years of experience in talent acquisition, proficiency with applicant tracking systems, and an ability to devise sourcing strategies for potential applicants. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills for working closely with others across various departments.

Objectives of this role:

• Provide input to ensure that teams consist of diverse, qualified individuals
• Ensure that staffing needs are being met with a long-term strategy in mind
• Devise and implement sourcing strategies, such as an employer branding initiative, to build pipelines for potential applicants
• Implement already proven end-to-end hiring processes to ensure a positive experience for candidates
• Form close relationships with hiring managers to ensure clear expectations for candidates and interviewers

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and candidate selection criteria
• Source applicants through online channels, such as LinkedIn and other professional networks
• Create job descriptions and interview questions that reflect the requirements for each position
• Compile lists of most-suitable candidates by assessing their CVs, portfolios, and references
• Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events to build a strong candidate pipeline
• Maintain records of all materials used for recruitment, including interview notes and related paperwork, to share with key stakeholders

Required skills and qualifications:

• One-two years of experience in a talent acquisition or similar role
• Experience in full-cycle recruiting, using various interview techniques and evaluation methods
• Proficiency with social media and professional networks
• Experience in using LinkedIn Talent Solutions to proactively source candidates
• Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in human resources management or similar field preferred
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems
• Professional credential, such as HR Certification Institute preferred