Recruitment Specialist
Responsible for sourcing, qualifying, and matching candidates to defined profiles and specific open requisitions across assigned business units. Actively search for the best and brightest candidates utilizing the internet and other recruitment methodologies. Qualify potential candidates via email and phone. Develop a thorough understanding of the profiles for which they are searching by forming and maintaining a relationship with hiring managers. Responsible for the full life cycle in recruiting. Work with HR partner on various initiatives such as diversity, internal events, and community service programs.
Responsible for hands-on recruiting efforts and ensuring compliance with equal employment opportunity/affirmitive action programs
Participate in recruitment, interviewing, and selection of candidates for various levels of position openings and promote a work environment that openly embraces individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences
Meet established hiring targets and maintains compliance with established reporting structure
Partner with hiring managers to understand the skills and background required for each opportunity and provide expert advice and coaching to hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
Develop strong client and candidate relationships and maintain communication with both
Source, screen, evaluate, and select candidates through a structured recruitment process designed to obtain the best candidates
Inform applicants of job duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits, work schedules and working conditions, company policies, promotional opportunities and other related information
Utilize knowledge of multiple recruiting sources and execute various recruiting strategies
Conduct employment advertising campaigns and programs by developing and managing a network of recruitment and referral resources including but not limited to networking with schools, colleges, minority organizations, state employment services, other employers and professional associations
Generate qualified candidates through cost-effective efforts (i.e., alternative sourcing)
Utilize a resume database for sourcing and tracking of all candidates
Familiarity with client products, services and units a plus
Complete other duties as assigned
Bachelors degree preferably in human resources, business administration, psychology, communications or a related field
Completion of human resources related training seminars/workshops a plus
5+ years experience in a corporate or agency recruitment role
Full life cycle recruiting including direct research
1-2 years experience handling software engineering requisitions and knowledge of tech industry / skillsets
Experience interviewing and screening for both technical and behavioral qualities
Sense of urgency and ability to prioritize
Broad understanding of HR practices and related employment laws and regulations, including EEO, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, Affirmative Action, FMLA, employee relations and wage and hour laws
Intermediate proficiency with MS Word and Excel software
Familiarity with internet navigation and on-line recruiting technology/tools
Demonstrated oral presentation and written communication skills
Excellent relationship management skills to develop successful networks within senior management, staffing teams and HR partners
Ability to handle volume recruiting in a fast paced, structured environment, adhering to strict deadlines
Strong understanding of requisition processes
Ability to source with a creative approach
Appreciates consistent improvement and challenging the status quo