Recruiter
JOB DESCRIPTION
Attract, identify and recruit top talent aligned to the talent acquisition strategy and support the staffing needs for the respective line of business. Work closely with business partners to attract, screen and recruit current and future candidates that will contribute to the long-range growth of the company. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage recruiting phases including research,sourcing, candidate assessment, offer recommendation, negotiation and acceptance
- Create and drive innovative sourcing methods to reach a diverse pipeline of active and passive candidates
- Maintain candidate relationship databases and manage referral sources
- Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., HR business partners and hiring managers) to gain a clear view of their hiring needs
- Support company's diversity, equity and inclusion strategy by building a diverse slate of candidates
- Determine candidate suitability by evaluating fit, compensation expectations, assessing relevant experience, education, and skills
- Create robust candidate pools and pipelines who hold the necessary experience, skills and competencies
- Utilize data analytics to drive talent acquisition decisions, recommendations and consultation (i.e., recruitment reporting)
- Develop a full understanding of, and utilizes, reporting features of recruiting systems, including requisition reports, candidate status reports, etc. to be effective
- Incorporate best practices in talent acquisition to ensure candidates and hiring managers have positive recruiting experiences and are effectively engaged throughout the process
- Collaborate across talent acquisition teams to share best practices; promote talent pipeline and open roles
- Assess and continually improve key service level metrics such as time-to-fill, quality of hires and candidate experience
- Utilize established compensation tools and guidelines to determine compensation offers
- Travel up to 25% to source candidates and support recruiting initiatives at networking, recruiting and diversity functions
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum
- 3+ years of experience working within Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., SuccessFactors, Oracle, Workday)
- 5+ years of experience in Human Resources and/or recruiting experience (full lifecycle recruiting)
- Strong business acumen and market insight
- Exceptional personal bias for action
- Intermediate applicant tracking system/application skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Flexibility and adaptability according to the changing needs and priorities of the organization
- Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
- Effective negotiation, influencing, and communication (oral and written) skills
Desired
- Bachelor's Degree human resources, organization development, business, marketing, or related field
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
Vacation and Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Pension
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Leadership Training Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
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