Specialist, Talent Acquisition Programs

$63,100 - $101,200/Yr

Walgreens Boots Alliance - Deerfield, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Deerfield, IL

5,001-10,000 employees

Health and Personal Care Retailers

About the position

As a Specialist in Talent Acquisition Programs at Walgreens, you will support the strategic aspects of the talent acquisition function. This role involves sourcing and pipelining talent through various channels, including brand marketing, diversity outreach, and early career initiatives. You will gain insights into Walgreens' employer branding and contribute to marketing efforts through the careers site, marketing materials, and social media. Additionally, you will assist with internship and rotational programs, diversity scholarship initiatives, and collaborate with diversity partner organizations to enhance the inclusivity of the workforce.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and assist in developing process documentation for the end-to-end recruiting process.
• Research and stay current on market trends in Talent Acquisition.
• Provide feedback and suggestions for consideration to Talent Acquisition Leaders.
• Partner with other areas of HR, including HR Shared Services, for logistics on Talent Acquisition programs.
• Maintain relationships with external vendors and monitor their service level agreements (SLAs).
• Act as the point of contact for issues from external vendors and partners.
• Partner with HRIS to recommend system enhancements and identify opportunities for more efficient processes.
• Coordinate hiring events and campus recruiting initiatives in conjunction with field and corporate leadership.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition leaders to make recommendations on process, technology, and candidate experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least six months of experience in talent acquisition, talent management, or human resources, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in the same fields.
• Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization and with vendors.
• Experience providing customer service to internal or external customers, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel, including functions like SUM, sorting, and inserting charts.
• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft PowerPoint, including formatting, inserting pictures, and customizing slide layouts.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as human resources or business administration.
• Master's degree or MBA.
• At least one year of experience in talent acquisition, talent management, or human resources.
• Experience in retail or healthcare sectors.
• Experience with project management, including planning and organizing resources.
• Experience with professional writing and familiarity with promoting on social media.
• Creating digital designs, preferably in Canva or similar tools.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling