Talent Acquisition (Recruiting) Specialist

• Evaluate applicants by screening resumes and conducting reference checks and phone screens/interviews to discuss job requirements and applicant qualifications. Schedule further interviews or present candidates to hiring managers.
• Manage the full recruiting lifecycle (from sourcing to onboarding) across a variety of open roles helping management find, hire, and retain talent.
• Arrange interviews by coordinating schedules. Demonstrate and train for strong interviewing skills with working knowledge of a variety of interviewing techniques and applicant screening methods.

· Design and implement an overall recruiting strategy for sourcing, attracting, and retaining top talent, including the maintenance of an Applicant Tracking System.

· Stay abreast of current recruiting tactics including job boards, social networks, and platforms that help attract talent.

· Participate in hiring events to stay connected in the community.

· Build strong relationships with hiring managers to develop trust and make recommendations for hiring top talent.

· Build and maintain relationships with staffing resources including community career sources, high schools, College/universities, local career centers, etc.

· Maintain updated job descriptions that are compliant with ADA, OFCCP, and EEO regulations and assist with the creation of new job descriptions as roles are established throughout the organization.

· Maintain employer brand by monitoring external career sites, updating content, and ensuring a positive candidate experience.

· Initiate and follow through with drug tests. Ensure that results are received and reviewed promptly. Communicate any discrepancies that need to be reviewed to the Human Resource Manager.

· Research and work with the Director of Human Resources and hiring managers to determine appropriate salary amounts for each candidate and create and present offer letters.

· Create and maintain an engaging onboarding program that helps new hires fully integrate into our culture.

· Assist the Director of Human Resources with employee engagement initiatives that promote a culture that fosters our values.

· Support other general Human Resource functions (benefits, unemployment, payroll)

· Support Human Resources with generalist duties as needed.

· Support Hiring Managers on Human Resource best practices

· Bachelor’s degree and/or 3-5 years of recruiting and human resource experience.

· Strong interviewing skills

· Display proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.

· Resourceful, well organized and a self- starter.

· Ability to interact with employees and customers, both internal and external, in a professional, friendly manner.

• High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
• Superior interpersonal abilities. Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, flexible.