Talent Acquisition Specialist - Rising Ground, Inc

Overview

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will ensure the success of agency programs by sourcing the best qualified candidates for all open positions. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for interviewing, screening, and referring applicants for direct care, administrative and management positions throughout the agency.  This individual will also manage all job requisition and schedule collaboration calls / meetings with department managers. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will also analyze the information provided by a prospective employee’s application form, conduct phone screens to determine the suitability of the applicant for employment; advise and work with department managers to schedule interviews. This individual is required to have considerable skill in interviewing techniques, a good knowledge of all administrative and specialized functions in the agency, a basics understanding of the Agency’s organizational structure as well as an extensive knowledge of personnel policies and procedures, federal and state laws regarding employment.  

Responsibilities

• Perform full cycle employment activities including sourcing, screening, interviewing, extending, and negotiating employment offers 

• Develop recruitment strategies for exempt and non-exempt open positions to achieve the required staffing levels 

• Lead the creation of recruiting and interviewing plans for open positions and conduct regular follow-ups with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruitment plans/strategies 

• Partner with hiring managers to draft job descriptions 

• Coordinate logistics and plans for sourcing partnerships with college representatives, professional organizations, and community agencies through open houses, career focus and campus interviews 

• Coordinate and implement college recruiting initiatives 

• Utilize LinkedIn and other social media for recruiting 

• Write and place advertisements using various sources such as employment agencies, colleges and universities, newspapers and professional organizations 

• Assist in retention efforts; provide vacancy statistics, monthly employment activities, and turnover reports 

• Visit program locations and assist directors and managers in developing program specific recruiting plans, assist with program -specific open houses       

• Train managers on the use of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) 

• Maintain all pertinent applicant data using the ATS 

• Network through industry contacts, association membership and employees. 

• Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting 

• Build networks to find qualified passive candidates 

• Utilize the internet for recruiting – posting position on appropriate Internet resources 

• Assist in establishing a recognizable “employer of choice” reputation for the agency, both internally and externally 

• Communicate with managers and employees regularly to establish rapport, gauge morale and source new candidate leads 

• Participate in college presentation, attend student group meetings, and increase college awareness of the company before and after college fairs 

• Conduct exit interviews for terminating employees  

• Assist in performing reference and background screening checks for potential employees 

• Assist with special projects 

• All other duties as assigned            

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Management or other related field 

• Three years of Recruiting experience in Human Services or non-profit 

• Proficiency in Microsoft WORD, EXCEL and using an ATS 

• Strong knowledge and skills in interviewing techniques, and the principles and practices of recruitment and selection 

• A strong understanding of organizational structures, knowledge of personnel policies and procedures, and federal and state laws regarding employment practices 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; as well as organizational and interpersonal skills 

• Strong skills in time management and the ability to complete tasks efficiently, accurately and in a timely manner 

• Ability to work cooperatively and efficiently with multiple departments and with individuals at all levels while being sensitive to the Agency needs, employee goodwill and public image