Talent Acquisition Specialist

$60,000 - $85,000/Yr

Service Express - Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Grand Rapids, MI

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist at Service Express is responsible for managing the full cycle of recruiting for multiple positions, focusing on sourcing, interviewing, and hiring the right talent. This role emphasizes building relationships, understanding candidates' experiences, and collaborating with hiring leaders to meet organizational needs. The specialist will also develop strategic initiatives to attract diverse talent and ensure compliance with hiring regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full cycle of recruiting for multiple positions, including sourcing resumes and candidates, conducting phone interviews, and scheduling interviews.
• Partner with leaders to identify hiring needs and provide expertise in hiring and talent planning.
• Provide training and information related to interviewing and documentation of interview findings to leaders.
• Work with hiring leaders and interview teams to ensure job requirements and expectations are clearly understood.
• Maintain a variety of recruiting sources to ensure appropriate candidate flow.
• Conduct reference or background checks on job applicants.
• Build and nurture relationships with prospective talent and manage ongoing candidate sourcing relationships.
• Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends to gain a competitive advantage in recruiting efforts.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives for recruiting diverse talent on a national scale.
• Track and report key metrics to measure and predict recruitment activity and effectiveness.
• Develop and implement effective recruitment plans and selection strategies for assigned business areas.
• Propose and participate in ongoing best practices and improvements to current recruitment efforts.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate documentation as required by law.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

Requirements

• Experience in HR sourcing and recruitment processes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey clear messages and actively listen.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with great attention to detail.
• Resourcefulness and good judgment in responding to problems quickly.
• Adaptability to frequently changing environments and ability to work independently.
• Desire for personal and professional growth.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in developing recruitment strategies for diverse talent.
• Familiarity with compliance and documentation requirements in recruitment.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Workplace flexibility
• Paid volunteer hours
• Birthday off
• Health club membership reimbursement