Talent Acquisition Specialist

Description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist executes key functions in the organization such as recruiting, managing the hiring process, and onboarding. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will have both administrative and strategic responsibilities, with aggressive deadlines for filling vacancies. The ideal candidate must be efficient, productive, and proactive, looking for alternatives to filling vacancies in the organization. The Talent Acquisition Specialist must ensure that the hiring processes are conducted following the best practices in Human Resources, the Employee Handbook, the corporate policies, grant compliance requirements and the values and culture of the organization. 

Primary Responsibilities/ Tasks:

1. Partner   with hiring managers to define job requirements and competencies for   vacancies and new positions. 
2. 100% of requisitions posted within 48 hours of job   description approval.
3. Recruitment plan created within 5 business days of   notification.
4. Use   job boards, professional networks, referrals, and social media to attract   candidates. Increase qualified   applicants by 10% in comparison with previous year.
5. Increase qualified applicants by 15% year-over-year.
6. Prescreen =24 resumes per week; contact candidates   within 48 hours of application.
7. Maintain a pipeline of at least 3 qualified   candidates per open role.
8. Coordinate   interviews with hiring managers
9. Schedule =8 interviews per week with 95% manager   satisfaction.
10.  Manage background checks, clearances,   references, I-9 verifications, and offer letters for 100% of candidates.

Requirements

? Bachelor’s Degree on Human Resources or Psychology. 

? Minimum of two years’ experience working with human resources. 

? Five (5) or more years with experience can substitute for the bachelor’s degree if the candidate has, at least, an associate degree in human resources or an associate degree in other field. 

? Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to effectively engage with staff. 

? Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed. 

? Strong written and verbal communication skills.