St. Croix County - Hudson, WI
posted 2 months ago
The Talent Acquisition Specialist position is a professional role within the Human Resources department, primarily focused on talent acquisition, which encompasses recruitment and selection processes, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives. This role is essential in fostering a positive work environment and ensuring that the organization attracts and retains top talent. The specialist will lead full-cycle recruitment efforts for various positions, including exempt and nonexempt roles, internships, volunteers, and temporary employees. This involves developing and maintaining strong relationships with universities, technical schools, employment agencies, and other recruitment sources to create a robust talent pipeline. In addition to recruitment, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will implement and refine effective recruitment strategies that align with industry standards and the specific needs of the organization. Collaboration with leadership is crucial to design and execute comprehensive recruitment and onboarding programs that not only attract candidates but also ensure a smooth transition for new hires into the organization. The specialist will promote diversity through inclusive recruiting strategies, ensuring that sourcing techniques effectively reach diverse populations. The role also includes providing expert advice to hiring managers on various aspects of recruitment and selection strategies, such as application reviews, job postings, interview processes, and offer negotiations. The specialist will assist applicants throughout the application process and prepare job postings for advertisement across multiple platforms. Participation in career fairs and other recruiting events is also a key responsibility, as is coordinating employee orientation and onboarding sessions to ensure new hires are well-informed about county policies, benefits, and employment information. Maintaining accurate records and data related to recruitment, selection, and onboarding activities is essential, as is providing guidance on policies, procedures, and legislation related to recruitment and selection. The position may also involve other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the Human Resources department.