Sr Spec-Talent Acquisition

FedEx - North Arlington, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

North Arlington, NJ

Couriers and Messengers

About the position

The Senior Specialist in Talent Acquisition at FedEx Freight is responsible for developing a proactive and strategic approach to building talent pipelines through diverse sourcing strategies. This role involves coordinating various programs aimed at leadership development and ensuring that the company attracts highly qualified and diverse candidates. The position requires delivering candidate pools through aggressive sourcing channels, which include passive sourcing, social media, job boards, data mining techniques, referrals, networking, associations, job fairs, and complex internet searches. In addition to sourcing candidates, the Senior Specialist will manage the company’s internship program. This includes developing sources for interns, creating pre-screening and interview materials, presenting orientation and expectations to managers and interns, and assessing the overall experience of both parties to ensure future placements upon graduation. Building strong collaborative relationships with hiring managers is crucial, as it allows for a deeper understanding of their requirements and the development of robust recruiting plans. The role also involves managing special projects, such as identifying and negotiating costs for new database searches, developing mentor guidelines for hiring managers, and establishing focus groups for targeted recruitment initiatives. The Senior Specialist will oversee the placement of graduates from the Leadership Development Program into entry-level leadership positions and will develop processes for database searches and social media recruitment efforts, monitoring their success and compliance. As a resource and mentor to Talent Acquisition Specialists, the Senior Specialist will review databases, screen resumes, provide recommendations, and facilitate the assessment and selection process, which includes conducting phone and in-person interviews. Building applicant sources through research and outreach to community services, colleges, universities, and professional organizations is also a key responsibility. The role requires providing reporting on key recruiting metrics, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and developing ongoing training for hiring managers regarding recruitment processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop a proactive and strategic approach for building talent pipelines.
• Deliver candidate pools through aggressive sourcing channels including passive sourcing and pipeline development.
• Manage the company internship program, including developing sources and pre-screening materials.
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with hiring managers.
• Manage robust recruiting plans for attracting highly qualified and diverse candidates.
• Manage assigned special projects related to recruitment initiatives.
• Oversee the placement of graduates from the Leadership Development Program into entry-level positions.
• Develop processes for database searches and social media recruitment efforts.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to Talent Acquisition Specialists.
• Review databases, screen resumes, and facilitate the assessment and selection process.
• Build applicant sources by researching and contacting community services and educational institutions.
• Provide reporting on key recruiting metrics such as pipeline statistics and diversity goals.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and company policies regarding recruitment activities.
• Develop and provide ongoing training to hiring managers regarding recruitment processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Marketing or a related field.
• Three (3) years of staffing/recruiting/selection experience.
• Demonstrated search skills and expertise in screening active candidates for exempt and non-exempt positions.
• Proficient sourcing skills with the ability to use numerous creative techniques and channels to identify quality candidates.
• Strong internet, active, and passive candidate search skills.
• Strong knowledge of all laws and regulations pertaining to employment selection and equal opportunity.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels within the organization.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and/or applicants.
• Good collaboration skills with the ability to work as a team member.
• Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize search activities.
• Self-starter with a proactive, resourceful, and detail-oriented approach.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience using applicant tracking systems preferred.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.