Talent Acquisition Specialist

Full-time - Entry Level

Richmond, VA

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

Client is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) as a contractor to join its team. This role is responsible for executing the clients recruiting strategy to meet current and upcoming hiring needs.

Responsibilities

• Partners closely with HR Business Engagement and business leadership to develop and execute a cost-effective recruiting strategy that is consistent with business goals.
• Collaborates with management to understand their staffing needs, business issues and job requirements.
• Utilizes numerous sourcing channels (internal and/or external) to develop an appropriate qualified and diverse candidate pool.
• Ensures that all recruitment and selection efforts are consistent with all relevant policies and are fully compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
• Utilizes electronic databases to source for candidates, evaluates and screens candidates, conducts phone interviews, works with Employee Resources Administrators to schedule face-to-face interviews and testing, if applicable; works with HR Business Partners and hiring manager to develop appropriate offers and follows up with unsuccessful candidates.
• Ensures the maintenance of accurate and concise records and reports concerning all phases of the recruitment process.
• Works with HR Business Partners to coordinate various matters in relation to recruitment.
• Counsels hiring managers on issues such as recruiting trends, industry best practice and diversity.
• May be involved with pre-employment testing processes, administration of relocation policy and staffing systems requirements.
• Keeps abreast of current practices related to recruiting and staffing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum: 3 years of recruiting experience, which includes full cycle recruiting.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient personal computer skills and in-depth knowledge of Microsoft applications and applicant tracking systems (Success Factors, Taleo, Kenexa ICIMS or other related systems).
• Knowledge of company organizational structures.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting techniques, employment policies and procedures and applicable regulations.
• Knowledge of company and HR policies, programs and information systems (SAP) is preferred.
• Possess strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Bachelor.
• Preferred Disciplines: Business, Human Resources.
• Preferred Certifications (not required): Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K contributions
• PTO
• Sick leave
• Other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities.