The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the recruiting, pre-employment and hiring processes. Responsibilities include all recruiting activities including, but not limited to, maintaining recruitment tools, preparing recruiting reports, sourcing candidates, scheduling interviews, offers on potential new hires, and providing pre- and post-interview follow up. Interfaces openly and effectively with candidates, hiring managers and People & Culture team members to ensure a smooth flow of recruitment activities.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Staffing & Recruitment Planning
- Collaborates with internal clients to identify current and future staffing needs.
- Assists in the development and implementation of recruitment strategies.
- Assists in the preparation, analysis and presentation of recruiting reports.
- Ensures internal client satisfaction with recruitment results and takes corrective action when necessary.
- Establishes and maintains effective and professional relationships with internal clients consistent with company values.
Sourcing & Candidate Identification
- Develops and maintains a network of industry contacts to source qualified candidates.
- Ensure Jobs are posted with specific targets in various media (LinkedIn, Indeed, corporate Website, etc)
- Utilizes online recruiting resources to identify and engage candidates.
- Conduct sourcing technics across all platforms in order to engage with potentially qualified candidates for specific job openings.
- Develops and maintains contacts with colleges/universities, alumni groups, and other organizations to find and attract applicants.
Candidate Management & Selection
- Owns Recruiting process and documentation regarding open roles, candidates and hires.
- Tracks applicants through the process to ensure continuous recording of information and provides users with access and support as needed.
- Manages and ensures effective communication with applicants on all platforms.
- Negotiate offers for hires against roles assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business or related field, preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive and position related work experience in recruiting, preferably in the Power, Electrical Engineering or Utility industry.
- Strong Project Management and Organization
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills including the ability to represent the Company in a professional manner.
- Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
