Contract Talent Acquisition Specialist

Fairstead Management - Cleveland, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Cleveland, OH

Real Estate

About the position

The Contract Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for full cycle recruitment at Fairstead, focusing on sourcing and attracting top talent for various roles within the organization. This role is crucial for ensuring the timely delivery of qualified candidates and requires a proactive approach to recruitment, including heavy sourcing of passive candidates and maintaining strong relationships with hiring managers.

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle recruitment efforts including sourcing, screening, scheduling interviews, extending offers, and onboarding.
• Heavy sourcing of passive candidates through networking, cold-calling, and utilizing various databases such as Paylocity, Indeed, LinkedIn, and social media.
• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies and hiring campaigns to attract candidates.
• Build and maintain substantial candidate pipelines for current and future job requisitions.
• Coordinate high-volume interviews, scheduling both in-person and virtual interviews with hiring managers.
• Maintain strong relationships with the business, providing consultative recruitment services and strategy alongside senior management.
• Participate in team reporting, analytics, and special projects.
• Manage recruitment process, tracking and onboarding candidates through Paylocity.
• Collect and evaluate feedback from hiring managers and interview panels.
• Partner with Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to develop and refine companywide hiring strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of recruiting experience or 5-10 years of relevant recruiting experience without a college degree, preferably in real estate development or start-ups.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) and strong listening skills.
• Extremely organized with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and exhibit proactive behavior.
• Team-oriented and self-motivated with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent judgment with highly confidential information.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with Paylocity is a plus.