The Lead Talent Acquisition & HR Generalist oversees the HR generalist team to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of HR services throughout the organization. This role blends leadership with hands-on HR management encompassing talent acquisition employee relations and engagement. Collaborating closely with HR leadership the Lead TA & HR Generalist mentors and guides the HR Generalists to provide exceptional support to employees and managers across all HR functions.
Responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition (Recruitment & Onboarding):
- Develop and implement recruitment strategies to meet the organizations talent needs.
- Lead mentor and support a team of recruiters fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Work closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements and ensure alignment with department goals.
- Stay current on industry trends and innovative sourcing techniques to attract high-quality candidates.
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process including job postings sourcing screening interviewing and offer negotiation.
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
- Ensure a positive candidate experience through the recruitment process.
- Represent the company at job fairs career events and networking functions to build relationships and attract top talent.
- Oversee the candidate onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition from hiring to integration.
- Ensure recruitment practices comply with all applicable labor laws and regulations.
- Manage full recruitment cycle from job posting to candidate selection and onboarding.
- Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline through networking professional organizations and online sourcing.
Team Leadership & Management:
- Lead mentor and supervise a team of HR Generalists providing guidance training and professional development opportunities.
- Manage day-to-day HR operations ensuring that HR Generalists effectively handle recruitment employee relations and other HR-related tasks.
- Foster a collaborative positive and high-performance culture within the HR team.
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with HR Generalists to monitor progress provide feedback and address challenges.
Employee Relations:
- Serve as the primary point of escalation for complex employee relations issues.
- Support HR Generalists in resolving employee concerns or conflicts offering guidance on appropriate approaches to resolve disputes.
Employee Engagement & Retention:
- Collaborate with HR leadership to develop and implement employee engagement strategies and retention programs.
- Oversee the process of regular employee check-ins ensuring that employees have a platform for discussing their goals concerns and development opportunities.
- Regularly meet with people leaders to discuss team performance provide HR guidance and address employee-related challenges.
- Lead initiatives to ensure a positive employee experience from onboarding through exit.
Other Duties as Assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in talent acquisition and/or generalist HR roles.
- Familiarity with employment laws and HR best practices.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
- Proactive organized and able to manage multiple priorities.