The Talent Acquisition Specialist -Contractor serves as a partner to the business in identifying, engaging, assessing and on-boarding top talent.

Role Responsibilities

• Full cycle recruiting across all functions and geographies of the business
• Identifies staffing drivers in assigned client groups and works with hiring managers to develop staffing plans
• Makes connections between all talent management phases (acquisition, development, retention, culture)
• Leverages data and market intelligence to develop and execute staffing strategies
• Successfully blends diversity, regulatory requirements and business strategy throughout the process
• Strong understanding of Boolean search methodology and execution
• Builds strong relationships with key stakeholders across multiple functions and works continuously to remain informed on client group
• Serves as a SME and resource to hiring managers on external market conditions and all aspects of the recruitment process including compliance, sourcing, recruitment marketing, interview, selection and offer negotiation
• Partners effectively with hiring managers to determine staffing solutions and identify, engage, assess and on-board talent
• Delivers against determined KPIs and SLAs
• Works with hiring managers to develop candidate profiles and identify target sources
• Proactively sources passive candidates and builds robust talent pipelines
• Manages candidate flow and ensures a positive experience at all stages of the recruitment process
• Ensures timely and accurate documentation in the ATS
• Supports enterprise-level TA initiatives and helps to drive innovation and process improvement within the function
• Supports various recruitment marketing and employer branding initiatives
• Leads assigned recruiting projects
• 30% travel for site visits and outreach events (job fairs, networking events, etc.)
• Attain a high-level understanding of our business, program, technological and cultural challenges
• Demonstrates uncompromising ethical standards, integrity and respect for people
• Maintains composure under stress and understands how externalized emotions impact others
• Serves as a steward of the company; placing the needs of the company/ department before personal goals
• Influences hiring managers, executives, candidates and peers by developing trusting relationships
• Advises hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques
• Effectively leverages compensation, employee relations and business partners when advising the business
• Routinely leverages metrics to advise managers, improve processes and/ or self-assess performance
• Operates with a high sense of urgency (action-oriented)
• Constructively pushes back and/or conducts crucial conversations with hiring managers as needed
• Proactively collaborates with recruiting assistants to ensure a smooth process
• Proactively serves as a change agent (first to adopt and promote new ways to delivering value)
• Consistently promotes and adheres to compliance, diversity and talent acquisition processes
• Routinely identifies innovative solutions to program, policy and process challenges
• Self-governs staffing data (always ensures integrity of values captured)

?Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with concentration in Business, Psychology or Human Resources is preferred
• Minimum of 2-3 years of combined recruiting experience in agency and corporate TA environments (Executive Search experience is a plus)
• Must have a professional sales disposition with experience cold calling and direct sourcing passive talent
• Must have experience partnering with and influencing hiring managers at all levels of the organization
• Must have a demonstrated track record of success managing multiple deliverables and client groups in a fast-paced business environment
• Lean Six Sigma and other continuous improvement experience – green or yellow belt certification is a plus
• Intermediate to advanced level proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• 3+ years of experience working with various ATS and CRM tools preferred
• AIRS, NAPS, ASA or other similar recruiting credentials preferred