Talent Acquisition Specialist

New River Electrical Corp - Granville, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Granville, OH

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

New River Electrical is searching for a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent for our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of recruitment best practices, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers. This position will report to the Executive Vice President of Enterprise Shared Services in Granville, Ohio. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will consult with hiring managers to understand the requirements, duties, and qualifications desired for the specified vacant positions. You will draft job descriptions and standardized interview questions for hiring managers, identify and manage recruiting firms and agencies, and collect and analyze data to maintain a current understanding of fair and competitive market salaries, candidate availability, and demand for candidates in particular fields. You will develop, refine, and implement recruitment strategies to attract high-quality candidates and manage the offer process, including negotiating salary and benefits packages in coordination with the hiring manager. Your responsibilities will also include posting and managing open positions, sourcing candidates through various channels, screening resumes, conducting phone interviews, and evaluating candidates through Predictive Index to assess qualifications. You will coordinate and conduct in-person interviews, check candidates' references and credentials, and build and maintain relationships with candidates and hiring managers to ensure a positive recruitment experience. Staying up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition is essential, as is organizing and attending job fairs, campus events, and other networking opportunities. You will also follow up with hiring managers after the interview process to determine whether a placement can be made and collect feedback when placements are unsuccessful. Additionally, you will maintain compliance with applicable equal employment opportunity (EEO) and related employment laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Consult with hiring managers to understand the requirements, duties, and qualifications desired for the specified vacant position(s).
• Draft job descriptions and standardized interview questions for hiring managers.
• Identify and manage recruiting firms and agencies.
• Collect and analyze data to maintain current understanding of fair and competitive market salaries, candidate availability, and demand for candidates in particular fields.
• Develop, refine, and implement recruitment strategies to attract high-quality candidates.
• Post and manage open positions and source candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, and networking events.
• Screen resumes, conduct phone interviews, and evaluate candidates through Predictive Index to assess candidate qualifications.
• Coordinate and conduct in-person interviews with candidates.
• Check candidates' references and credentials, verifying experience and backgrounds.
• Manage the offer process, including negotiating salary and benefits packages in coordination with the hiring manager.
• Build and maintain relationships with candidates and hiring managers to ensure a positive recruitment experience.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition.
• Organize and attend job fairs, campus events, and other networking opportunities.
• Follow up with hiring managers after the interview process to determine whether a placement can be made; collect feedback when placement is unsuccessful.
• Arrange meeting locations, travel, and/or accommodations for applicants and hiring managers when necessary.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with applicable equal employment opportunity (EEO) and related employment laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP is preferred.
• SHRM's Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with VISTA Software, MS Planner, and/or Smartsheet is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) tools is preferred.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with aptitude in conducting interviews.
• Thorough understanding of EEO, ADA, and other related employment laws and guidelines that affect job recruitment.
• High level of discretion and judgment in both interpersonal and business matters.
• Strong organizational/prioritization skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with others (internally and externally).
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Professional demeanor with excellent work ethic, positive attitude, and the ability to follow policies and procedures and look for continuous improvement.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge and experience in the construction industry, preferred.