Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Job Purpose

Direct and execute full life-cycle recruiting program, including sourcing, screening, and recommending qualified candidates using creative recruitment methods internally and externally.

Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with respective hiring leaders, candidates, and third-party staffing agencies to create partnerships that yield successful, predictable results and credibility
• Consult with management to identify recruiting needs; process job requisitions
• Develop and lead recruiting programs and strategies, including college recruiting, diversity, relocation, vendor management, technology, and others as needed
• Leverage online recruiting resources to identify, attract, and recruit talent; source, develop, and deploy creative advertising programs to find quality candidates and develop effective talent pipelines
• Create and maintain an effective internal job posting process to support internal growth and quality talent retention; ensure process is followed
• Efficiently screen applications and conduct phone screens with qualified candidates, capturing detailed notes to assist the hiring manager
• Support the interview process by scheduling interviews with hiring managers in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate and well-ordered documentation on all searches, candidates, hiring managers’ interaction, and other recruiting activities
• Organize, lead, and document recruitment strategy sessions with hiring managers and post-interview debrief/feedback with interview teams and candidates
• Fully utilize applicant tracking system for sourcing, recruiting, reporting, and tracking candidate status
• Create and deliver offers of employment; administer appropriate pre-employment assessments and reference/background checks
• Assist with new hire orientation and onboarding to welcome and retain staff
• Create tools and provide training to hiring managers for the recruitment process to ensure compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations
• Maintain human resource information system records through timely entering of new hires, employee status
• changes, and terminations; compile employee reports as needed; maintain employee filing system
• Assist with various human resource programs, projects, and administrative support
• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management or related field, or equivalent education, training, and experience
• 3+ years of successful, high-volume recruiting experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience working with staffing agencies preferred
• Additional human resource administration experience preferred
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to employment
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, as well as experience with HRIS, preferably ADP
• Professional and approachable demeanor with strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Cultural competency; experience/ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize work
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Ability to travel to attend off-site recruitment events as needed