Talent Acquisition Specialist

PURPOSE:  

Under general supervision, this position will research, develop, and implement effective recruiting and staffing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent for the organization, as well as help place existing team members within appropriate projects and manage relationships between no-local HR Management and local teams. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process. 

• Collaborates with department managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria. 

• Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization. 

• Assists with job posting and advertising processes. 

• Screens applications and selects qualified candidates. 

• Schedules interviews; oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials. 

• Assists with the interview process, attending and conducting interviews with managers, directors, and other stakeholders. 

• Collaborates with the hiring manager and/or other human resource staff during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details. 

• Suggests movement of existing team members to current open positions based on their qualifications and availability. 

• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings. 

• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications. 

• Holds team members onboarding sessions, finalizing all documentation, and verifying knowledge of relevant SWJ systems and processes. 

• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies. 

• Attends and participates in college job fairs and recruiting sessions. 

• Serves as local SC representative for the HR department. 

• Answers day-to-day questions and requests from local SC teams, escalating to HR management at the company HQ when necessary. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Associates degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent work experience, required. 

• Minimum of three (3) years administrative experience. 

REQUIRED SKILLS: 

• Able to structure and motivate work without strict oversight. 

• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics. 

• Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles. 

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 

• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment. 

• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to, sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs. 

• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices. 

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE: 
Type: Full time 
Hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday 

DISCLAIMER: 

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.