Talent Acquisition Specialist

$47,840 - $47,840/Yr

California Teaching Fellows Foundation - Fresno, CA

Full-time

Fresno, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a crucial role in the recruitment and hiring process for the California Teaching Fellows Foundation. This position involves assisting the Talent Acquisition Manager in identifying and attracting potential new hires, ensuring that the organization meets its current and future staffing needs. The specialist will collaborate with site liaisons and site leads to stay informed about hiring requirements and will conduct searches for qualified candidates using various resources, including computer databases, networking, and employee referrals. A significant part of the role includes recruiting applicants for open positions and representing the organization at job fairs, particularly those held at colleges and universities. Approximately 35% of the specialist's time will be dedicated to answering questions and phone calls from prospective candidates, providing them with information about the application process and available positions. In addition to recruitment, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will handle clerical and administrative duties related to the department. This includes preparing and maintaining applicant reports, reviewing employment applications in the company’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and assigning qualified candidates to liaisons for interviews. The specialist will also ensure that personnel documentation is filed and maintained according to company standards. Advising managers and employees on staffing policies and procedures is another key responsibility, along with evaluating recruitment and selection criteria to ensure compliance with educational and professional standards. This administrative aspect of the role will take up approximately 50% of the workday. The specialist will also engage in professional development by regularly researching current trends in pre-employment processes, labor relations, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidelines. This aspect of the job will account for about 5% of the daily responsibilities. Finally, the role requires flexibility, as the specialist will be expected to perform other duties as assigned, maintaining excellent service to all personnel and demonstrating a commitment to fairness and sensitivity in all interactions. This portion of the job will take up approximately 10% of the workday.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Talent Acquisition Manager with the overall recruitment and hiring process of potential new hires.
• Work with site liaisons and site leads to stay abreast of current and future hiring and business needs.
• Perform searches for qualified candidates using computer databases, networking, and employee referrals.
• Recruit applicants for open positions and arrange job fairs with college or university representatives.
• Answer questions and phone calls from prospective candidates.
• Prepare and maintain applicant reports and review employment applications in the ATS.
• Assign qualified candidates to liaisons for interviews and maintain updated records of interview results.
• Advise managers and employees on staffing policies and procedures as needed.
• Evaluate recruitment and selection criteria to ensure conformance to standards and recommend revisions as needed.
• Research and maintain knowledge of current pre-employment trends and EEO guidelines.
• Maintain excellent personal service to all personnel and demonstrate flexibility in performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in human resources management, recruitment, sourcing, and/or the pre-employment process.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, and labor relations.
• Proficient in using a personal computer, including Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms).
• Fluency in the English language.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong interpersonal relationships among office staff, industry partners, and management.
• Skilled in clerical procedures and systems, such as word processing and data entry.
• Possess a high degree of trustworthiness, confidentiality, and respect.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing materials and entering information.
• Strong skills in identifying qualifications and abilities of potential job candidates using an interactive interview process.
• Skills in active listening, writing, organization, analytical problem solving, and time management.