Job Summary:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will research, develop, and implement effective recruiting and staffing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent (hourly and salaried) for the organization.

Essential Functions:

• Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process
• Maintains the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Collaborates with department managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job advertisements/postings and hiring criteria
• Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the position, industry standards, and the needs of the organization
• Attends and participates in job fairs and other recruiting events
• Ensures jobs are advertised and posted in appropriate locations
• Screens applications and presents qualified candidates to hiring managers
• Oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials
• Coaches hiring managers on effective interviewing practices when needed
• Facilitates candidate debrief sessions with interview panel members
• Collaborates with the hiring manager and/or other human resource staff during the offer process, recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details
• Tracks and reports on recruiting metrics
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies
• Builds relationships with external staffing partners
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics
• Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education/ Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience is required
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or SHRM’s Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential is a plus
• 5+ years of experience in full life-cycle recruitment and hiring process at hourly and salaried levels is required
• Experience recruiting in a manufacturing business is strongly preferred