Description
Support the continuous improvement of the staffing function through development and implementation for all staffing programs in an assigned business unit/department, primarily in one geography.
You will work with management in assigned service areas, business units or departments to source, select and hire qualified candidates to fill vacant positions using cost-effective techniques and in accordance with company policies, procedures and processes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing applicant flow to ensure availability of qualified candidates and compliance with diversity hiring goals
- Providing guidance and direction to more junior members of the staffing team
- Writing job postings to post and advertise positions
- Reviewing applications and conducting interviews to obtain information regarding applicant's work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirements
- Creating and coordinating job advertising in various media
- Attending job fairs and developing and maintaining contacts with colleges, universities, alumni groups, and other organizations to identify potential applicants
- Working with external recruiters and employment agencies to identify and recruit candidates
- Utilizing Internet online recruiting sources to identify and recruit candidates
- Creating partnerships with area employment agencies, advertising agencies, and temporary agencies
- Providing coaching and counseling to functional business leaders and line management to effectively support staffing goals
- Meeting with functional business leaders and executive management, as required, to discuss and establish staffing objectives and ensure they are achieved
- Assisting with training line management on recruiting, interviewing, and the selection process as required
- Assisting with managing projects related to legislation in the recruitment process within HR and across the business, HR systems, practices, procedures and compliance
- Supporting a diverse workforce and complying with local and regional hiring guidelines and procedures, particularly for applicant tracking
- Keeping abreast of market trends and demands impacting the company’s ability to attract competitive candidates; coordinating with the compensation team on salary offer considerations and equity concerns
- Ensuring the provision of timely employee-related information to management teams as necessary
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3 years experience within a staffing function as a recruiter or combination of recruiter and specialist experience
- Extensive knowledge of legislation in the recruiting process
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications, HRIS applications and Taleo Applicant Tracking System
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent problem solving, judgment and decision making skills
- Good ability to work in a matrix environment
- Good presentation skills
- Good influencing skills
- Good coaching and counseling skills
- Good understanding and awareness of the commercial environment and market trends
- Good customer service skills
- Very high degree of discretion and confidentiality
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and plan routine activities
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients