Talent Acquisition Specialist

Claremont Companies - Bridgewater, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Bridgewater, MA

Real Estate

About the position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is a pivotal role within the Human Resources department, responsible for managing and coordinating the entire recruitment process for all Claremont locations. This position is exempt and reports directly to the Human Resources Manager. The specialist will collaborate closely with hiring managers to accurately identify the hiring criteria for open positions, ensuring that the recruitment process aligns with the company's needs and culture. In this role, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will utilize various sourcing methods to attract candidates, including recruiting websites, employee referrals, on-site recruiting, and social media. The specialist will develop job advertisements, screen applications, and conduct interviews to assess candidates' qualifications. They will also facilitate the interview process by coordinating schedules and conducting candidate debrief meetings with the hiring team and hiring manager. Once a candidate is selected, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will extend job offers and manage the onboarding process, which includes handling all necessary paperwork, conducting background and reference checks, and performing employee orientations. Additionally, the specialist will maintain an accurate and up-to-date vacancy listing for the company and provide tracking and reporting for recruiting metrics to ensure compliance with equal employment opportunity laws and related regulations. Other duties may be assigned as needed to support the HR department and the overall recruitment strategy.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with hiring managers to identify accurate hiring criteria for open positions.
• Sources, recruits, evaluates, and refers candidates for open positions through various methods.
• Develops job advertisements and screens applications.
• Interviews candidates to determine qualifications and facilitates the remainder of the interviewing schedule with the hiring manager.
• Facilitates candidate debrief meetings with the interviewing team and hiring manager.
• Extends offers and manages all onboarding for new hires, including paperwork and background checks.
• Performs employee orientations and exit interviews.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date vacancy listings for the company.
• Maintains and provides tracking and reporting for recruiting metrics.
• Ensures compliance with applicable equal employment opportunity and related employment laws.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding exempt, non-exempt, and hourly positions in a fast-paced environment.
• Background in the hospitality industry preferred.
• Experience in prospecting candidates and generating leads via phone, internet, social media, and face-to-face interactions.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems.
• Ability to create behavioral-based interview questions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the hospitality industry is preferred.