Job Title: HR Talent Acquisition Specialist
Overview
The HR Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist plays a critical role in the organizations success by identifying and attracting top talent. This role is essential for ensuring the company has the right people in place to achieve its strategic objectives. The specialist is responsible for developing innovative sourcing strategies conducting interviews and guiding candidates through the hiring process ensuring a positive candidate experience at every stage. By understanding the companys culture and business needs the HR TA Specialist will transform the hiring strategy and build a pipeline of quality candidates for future openings. This role is pivotal in enhancing workforce diversity and fostering an inclusive environment that aligns with the organizations vision. The HR TA Specialist collaborates with hiring managers to ensure hiring needs are met while promoting the employer brand in the market. By leveraging recruitment technologies networking and industry knowledge the HR TA Specialist will contribute to creating a robust talent strategy and support the organizations growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies.
- Source and screen candidates using various platforms and networks.
- Conduct interviews and assess candidates qualifications.
- Coordinate recruitment activities including job fairs and campus recruitment.
- Build and maintain a talent pipeline for critical positions.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs.
- Promote the company s employer brand and culture.
- Utilize recruitment metrics to optimize hiring processes.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
- Manage job postings and maintain the applicant tracking system.
- Perform reference checks and background screenings.
- Provide feedback and support to candidates throughout the selection process.
- Participate in onboarding processes for new hires.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition.
- Conduct training sessions for hiring managers on effective interviewing.
- Contribute to diversity and inclusion initiatives in recruitment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field.
- A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruiting.
- Strong understanding of recruitment processes and best practices.
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- High level of organizational and time management skills.
- Experience with sourcing techniques including social media recruiting.
- Familiarity with labor laws and ethical hiring practices.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data.
- Experience in conducting behavioral and competency-based interviews.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of employment branding and talent marketing strategies.
- Certification in HR (SHRM PHR etc. preferred.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion in hiring practices.
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