Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Main Street Hub - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is an onsite strategic partner to hiring managers and People & Culture (P&C) Partners for a Southwire mega site and assigned client group locations. This role is responsible for developing and implementing talent acquisition strategies and programs that align with the business unit's needs. The position manages all aspects of the full cycle recruiting process to ensure that staffing requirements are met, attracting, sourcing, and interviewing top, diverse talent to meet dynamic business needs efficiently and effectively. The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist will find top talent for both hourly and salary positions across the assigned geographic area. This role requires expert knowledge of the recruitment process, the ability to build trust with candidates and hiring managers, and the capability to clearly articulate the Southwire Employee Value Proposition. The ideal candidate will be a high-energy, top-producing recruiter with excellent relationship management skills. Under the supervision of the Talent Acquisition Manager, this position will own the entire search process while directly managing the needs of dedicated hiring managers.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for all levels of talent, spanning multiple skill bases of exempt and non-exempt positions for a Southwire mega site location(s).
• Develop and maintain relationships with candidates, internal stakeholders, and business leaders to address both short-term and long-term staffing requirements.
• Act as a trusted talent advisor to leaders across the organization, fostering effective collaboration and strategic recruitment to ensure alignment on candidate requirements.
• Lead strategic talent acquisition conversations with hiring managers and People & Culture Business Partners utilizing internal and external talent market insights to understand staffing needs aligned with business priorities.
• Use a consultative approach to coach hiring managers and PCBPs on talent acquisition best practices throughout the recruiting process.
• Provide 'World Class Service' in every interaction, acting with professionalism and expressing a high sense of urgency to achieve or exceed desired hiring targets consistently.
• Utilize diverse sourcing strategies, including direct sourcing, referrals, social networks, and networking events, to attract both active and passive candidates.
• Establish and execute diverse recruiting strategies for Southwire positions in collaboration with the DEI team.
• Compile, analyze, and communicate recruitment data related to recruitment performance.
• Identify trends and insights to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor analysis, and best practices in recruiting to ensure Southwire remains competitive in attracting top talent.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 9+ years related experience
• Effective communication skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, ability to multi-task
• Ability and understanding of how to recruit both active and passive candidates.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in recruiting for diverse talent pools
• Familiarity with digital recruitment tools and platforms

Benefits

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave
• & More