Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Reports To: Corporate Employment Manager

Job Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports the overall Human Resources goals by researching, developing, and implementing effective strategies to attract and retain a diverse pool of qualified talent for the organization. This position is responsible for services in all company locations across the United States and in Canada and may be designated to oversee specific facilities, locations, and/or position types.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Essential Duties:

• Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process from requisition management to new hire orientation, including records management
• Recruits for technical, production, management, and executive positions
• Identifies and offers recommendations on efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on role, industry standard, and organizational needs
• Participates in job fairs, recruitment events, and other outside opportunities to promote employment opportunities
• Collaborates with primary and secondary schools, technical schools, colleges, and universities to participate in activities and events to promote employment opportunities
• Develops programs to create and promote the company as an employer of choice and fill the hiring gaps within the community
• Works collaboratively, when possible, with other employers and/or educational institutions
• Works with external recruiters to fill needs when all internal processes have been exhausted when approved and kept to a minimum
• Develops an annual talent acquisition plan including advertising, social media usage, event participation, and activities aimed at growing our talent pool
• Partners with Total Rewards and other Members of the Employment team to streamline the posting and offer process
• Provides analytics related to recruitment on an ongoing basis as a point of evaluation of our processes and to create targeting efforts in trend areas
• Ensures a diverse and inclusive hiring process is established by providing tools and resources for use during the process
• Trains supervisors, managers, and others involved in the interview process on acceptable practices
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and company policies
• Always presents a positive and professional image of Volm Companies
• Escalates issues to appropriate Human Resources Staff Members
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment
• Familiarity with common advertising strategies including social media, radio, billboard, newspaper, and internet job boards desired
• Strong organizational skills necessary
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary
• Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics required
• Detail oriented in order to ensure all steps in the hiring process are properly followed
• Ability to interact with individuals throughout all levels of the organization, candidates, and other interested parties
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or Communications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience necessary to competently perform the job duties
• Previous experience in human resources and/or recruitment is desired
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office 365 and prior use of an Applicant Tracking System or Human Resources Information System is highly desired
• Human Resources certification is highly desired.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Constant typing, talking, and sitting
• Occasional walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, handling, grasping, reaching, and eye/hand coordination
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Driver Requirements

• This position may require up to 15% travel between location and vendor sites by use of company or personal motor vehicle
• Must maintain a valid driver's license, be a minimum of 21 years of age, and ability to hold a minimum personal auto liability insurance limit of $300,000 per accident, and $100,000 personal property
• Required to pass MVR check with relevance to Volm Companies Insurance policies.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Monday-Friday core business hours