Durex Industries - Cary, IL
posted about 2 months ago
The Talent Acquisition Specialist at Durex Industries is a pivotal role that requires a detail-oriented, forward-thinking individual capable of working independently while upholding the highest levels of integrity. This position is responsible for the entire recruitment process, which includes sourcing, attracting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding employees, all while aligning with the long-term goals of the organization. The specialist will also maintain essential logs such as the affirmative action applicant log and the open job and interview log, while fostering relationships with various recruitment organizations to enhance the talent pipeline. In this role, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will focus on sourcing candidates for hourly, non-exempt positions and will be responsible for maintaining a talent pipeline for various roles throughout the plant. The specialist will develop, facilitate, and implement all phases of the recruitment process, including conducting pre-screen phone interviews and scheduling interviews with hiring managers for candidates who pass the initial screening. Coordination throughout the hiring process is crucial, as the specialist will extend offers to selected candidates and communicate regrets to those not chosen. Collaboration with hiring managers is essential for creating requisitions, updating job descriptions, and keeping all parties informed about the status of candidates. The specialist will also own the onboarding process for hourly employees, working closely with other HR team members to ensure a smooth transition for new hires. Building relationships with local organizations, trade schools, colleges, veteran's groups, and diversity sources will be a key part of supporting the talent pipeline. The specialist will actively participate in job fairs and maintain records of candidates and hires from these events for evaluation purposes. Additionally, the role involves maintaining budget information for ad placements and job fairs, as well as the affirmative action applicant log for annual filing. The specialist will confer with the Human Resource Manager on compliance issues and policy violations, and will work both independently and as part of a team on special projects and assignments that support company-wide initiatives. The position requires a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations, demonstrating poise, tact, and diplomacy at all times.