Talent Acquisition Specialist

Due to continued business growth, we are looking to expand our Talent Acquisition Department! You will recruit various field positions to help support our ever-growing teams. You will be responsible for building a strong talent pipeline that increases our bench strength. As a brand ambassador, you will act to maximize employee engagement and development in areas of talent acquisition. You enjoy being creative and utilizing a wide variety of sourcing methods beyond postings.
Roles & Responsibilities:

• Perform and manage full-cycle recruitment activities which includes intake meetings, creating / writing job postings, conducting candidate interviews, advising hiring managers, understanding recruiting needs & job requirements, and self-performing candidate sourcing / headhunting
• Conduct in-depth phone interviews and drive submission / review process with internal stakeholders
• Develop and continuously improve the overall recruitment process, both internally and externally.
• Source and manage candidate pools by identifying and approaching active and passive candidates through appropriate channels.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines through continuous sourcing and attending relevant industry conferences, professional group meetings, and other events to target top talent.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to include professional networking, direct sourcing, employee referral program, and social media to focus on a diverse pool of talent.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with candidates and hiring managers to achieve recruitment goals.  
• Partner with department leaders to gain an understanding of the business drivers, objectives and regional challenges affecting talent acquisition.
• Generate key hiring metrics and provide regular (weekly & monthly) progress updates on search findings to senior management.
• Facilitate follow-up meetings with candidates and hiring managers.
• Participate in the development of the job evaluation process and work with managers to create job descriptions and postings.
• Uphold confidentiality in the execution of the role.
• Partner with the HR team to build and enhance our employer brand through the management of our Talent Community, Employee Value Proposition, and content creation.
• Participates in HR related projects and/or performs other tasks as required 
• In collaboration with the HR team, support employee communication and messaging to ensure that employees are familiar with the organization’s mission, goals, policies, and expectations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Sales and Marketing or a related field
• 3 - 5 years of experience within Talent Acquisition (agency or inhouse) 
• Technical recruitment from the construction & building technology industry, with an emphasis being placed on; Technicians (Senior, Lead & Service), Engineers, Estimators, Project Coordinators and Project Managers
• Extensive understanding of HR databases, applicant tracking systems and candidate management systems as demonstrated by 3 + years of experience
• Strong experience working with sourcing platforms; LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed Resume Database, Juicebox and ZoomInfo
• Advanced sourcing & headhunting techniques for uncovering candidates (through unconventional methods)
• Detailed-oriented, accurate, thorough and takes extreme pride in work.
• Strong organizational & time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to deliver effective presentations to staff members 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of technical recruitment experience in Building Automation, Fire Life Safety and Integrated Security systems
• 5 years of advanced sourcing & headhunting techniques within construction & building technology industry
• Foundational knowledge of employment laws and regulations across North America (including Canada & USA)
• Knowledge of industry trends, salary benchmarks and competitive landscapes within the building technologies, or construction field.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation. 

Demonstrated Professional Competencies;

• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a high-volume atmosphere
• Ability to multi-task and apply a sense of urgency.
• Ability to write and present Employment Offers & Employee Benefits
• Ability to problem solve and carry out responsibilities under minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize workload for effective implementation, including the ability to multi-task while under deadlines or time constraints
• Excellent interpersonal skills including customer service skills.
• Proven track record of building and developing effective teams.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and deal effectively, tactfully and with complete confidentiality with employees, outside partners, and stakeholders of the company.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolves. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS;
In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:

• Must be able to effectively communicate, (i.e., see, hear, speak, and write clearly), in English, in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers;
• Manual dexterity required for all day computer work, occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment.
• Ability to focus, at a computer, for extended periods of time.  

WORKING CONDITIONS;
In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate.

Additional Information:

• Compensation: $70,000 - $90,000 (DOE)
• Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary
• Travel Requirements: 10%
• Benefits:
• Medical 
• Dental 
• Vision 
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• 401K w/ company match 
• Life/AD&D/LTD 
• Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Pet Insurance 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.

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