Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Screen and evaluate candidate qualifications against job requirements, and conduct phone, Skype, and face-to-face interviews to determine overall fit Work with the broader Human Resources team, business leaders and other key stakeholders to define short- and long-term talent acquisition goals

Build relationships with hiring managers to understand their talent acquisition needs and translate those needs into a recruitment strategy with actionable recruitment plans in partnership with the Human Resources team

Understand and balance department team needs and priorities with the priorities and needs of the business Practice full life-cycle recruiting from requisition approval to offer to acceptance

Stay abreast of trends and compliance issues in recruiting; develop plans to change course or implement new recruitment strategies as required

This is a hybrid role which will work 3 days per week in our Reading office.

Desired Candidate: 10 years of recruiting experience in a fast-paced environment Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills Bachelor’s degree in any discipline Experience working in a software product or technology startup preferred Should have a strong knowledge of tools and resources surrounding the internet, social media and job board sites Must have an eye for talent with a strong ability to screen and recruit top talent with strong networking skills and a broad knowledge of the local market Ability to work in a dynamic environment and juggle multiple priorities Build a pipeline and bench strength for prospective future growth Be highly organized, efficient and manage time effectively Self-motivated and creative in sourcing candidates Strong customer service mind set, focused and responsive