Description
Support the continuous improvement of the staffing function through development and implementation of staffing programs in an assigned business unit or 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 and coordinating job advertising in various media
- Conducting interviews to obtain information regarding applicant's work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirements
- 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 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
- Supporting a diverse workforce and complying with local and regional hiring guidelines and procedures
- Keeping abreast of market trends and demands impacting the company’s ability to attract competitive candidates
- 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