Talent Acquisition Specialist

Metro One Loss Prevention Services Group - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for full life cycle recruiting in key markets, focusing on employee engagement and training. This hands-on role involves supporting recruiting activities for new client locations and requires travel.

Responsibilities

• Build applicant pipeline by researching and contacting community services, local colleges, and networking within markets.
• Determine the hiring needs of the area by establishing staffing requirements through consultation with field management and workforce scheduling.
• Utilize technology and social media networking tools as well as traditional sourcing techniques to source the best candidates.
• Understand and be knowledgeable of talent acquisition trends and changes through research, relying heavily on data, metrics, and industry best practices in coordinating recruitment efforts.
• Ensure delivery of prompt and effective communications with candidates & workforce scheduling throughout the full cycle recruiting process.
• Participate in full cycle employment engagement from applicant through employee by ensuring appropriate communications, training and onboarding occur prior to working a schedule.
• Further engage in regular interactions with employees to assess engagement and possible referral opportunities.
• Utilize applicant tracking system to ensure all data is updated throughout the interview and hiring process.
• Collaborate effectively with human resources to ensure onboarding, compliance, and employee records are accurate at the time of hire.
• Participate in other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience as an Hourly Recruiter or Retail Store Manager
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Working knowledge of applicant tracking and HRIS systems (Kronos/UKG Ready will be especially helpful)
• PC skills in MS Office applications
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently in an office environment and produce sustainable results with minimal supervision
• Must be trustworthy, have a high sense of integrity, be customer-centric, results-driven and be agile and open to change
• A proven career history, with no more than three jobs in the last six years
• Must be available to travel
• Must be able to successfully complete a drug and thorough background check.