Senior Talent Acquisitions Specialist

This job description is a general description of the essential job functions and is not intended to be an employment contract. Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. maintains its status as an at-will employer. Position requirements, skills, and abilities included in this job description have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position. Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. reserves the right to increase, waive or reduce these minimal standards. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements described be interpreted as all-inclusive. All employees of Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. are expected to perform the duties as assigned by Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

To perform this job successfully, an individual is expected to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability expected. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which imposes undue hardship on Eastern Shipbuilding.

Purpose  

The Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist will collaborate with department managers on a regular basis and proactively identify future hiring needs. Should also be able to attract candidates using various sources, like social media networks, job boards and employee referrals.

Functions

• Partner closely with business leaders, developing tailored sourcing strategies to deliver a diversely represented pipeline of active talent.

• Influence and champion hiring best practices throughout candidate assessments while championing candidate experience.

• Screen candidates by reviewing resumes and job applications and performing phone screenings.

• Develop job postings, job descriptions, and position requirements.

• Perform reference checks as needed.

• Facilitate the offer process by extending the offer and negotiate employment terms.

• Manage the overall interview, selection, and closing process.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Evaluates applicants by discussing job requirements and applicant qualifications with managers and interviewing applicants on a consistent set of qualifications.

• Acts as a Mentor for other members of the recruiting team.

• Achieves monthly hiring goals.

• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

No supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources (HR), Business Administration, or a related field, plus five years’ experience as Recruiter required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

REQUIRED

• 5-10 years exempt and non-exempt recruiting experience in full life-cycle environment, including management of multiple high-volume roles simultaneously.

• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, position requirements, and hiring priorities.

• Develop effective sourcing strategies for professional, technical, skilled trades, and leadership positions.

• Strong knowledge utilizing job boards, social media, and college sites for recruitment

• Experience utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) & Pre-screening candidates

• Coordinate interviews and conduct intake meetings with Hiring Managers to establish recruitment strategies and hiring timelines.

• Professionalism, organization, and project management skills

• Extend employment offers and negotiate compensation within established guidelines

• Proficient in Microsoft Office                                 

Working Conditions

This position is considered OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows. 

• Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night

• Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the work place

• Work surface is stable (flat)

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.