HR Specialist - Talent Acquisition

Velco - Rutland, VT

Full-time - Entry Level

Rutland, VT

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The HR Specialist - Talent Acquisition at VELCO is responsible for developing and implementing effective recruiting strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates. This role involves actively recruiting through various channels, building relationships with educational institutions, and ensuring a fair and efficient hiring process. The Specialist will manage the full recruiting lifecycle, from sourcing candidates to onboarding new hires, while maintaining compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the full recruiting lifecycle across various open roles.
• Leverage job boards and social networks to attract active and passive job seekers.
• Devise and implement broad sourcing strategies to build applicant pipelines.
• Participate in career fairs and grow VELCO's college network.
• Partner with HR and Communications to evolve VELCO's external Careers page.
• Work closely with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and support the recruitment process.
• Design and implement customized recruiting strategies for each vacancy.
• Pre-screen resumes and conduct preliminary interviews.
• Schedule interviews and oversee preparation of interview materials.
• Check references and ensure compliance with employment laws.
• Manage the candidate experience throughout the interview process.
• Coordinate the offer and onboarding processes with hiring managers.
• Maintain records in the applicant tracking database and report on recruitment metrics.

Requirements

• Proven experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Strong understanding of recruitment strategies and sourcing techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build relationships with educational institutions and professional organizations.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in employer branding initiatives.
• Familiarity with diversity recruitment practices.
• Background in HR or related fields.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities