Associate Recruiter, Corporate Talent Acquisition

H&R Block•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

Are you ready to make a difference and have fun while doing it? As a Recruiter at H&R Block, you’ll dive into the exciting world of recruiting, managing the entire life cycle for high-volume seasonal and associate-level roles across various business groups. You’ll also get the chance to collaborate with our Talent Acquisition team on senior-level positions when needed. Your role will be dynamic and engaging, as you’ll provide regular updates and maintain effective communication with all stakeholders, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience from start to finish. Plus, you’ll get to unleash your creativity and innovative thinking by partnering on improvement initiatives and projects that boost our Talent Acquisition results. Most importantly, you’ll ensure the delivery of highly diverse talent pools for your clients, helping them meet their unique needs. Your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication will help shape the future of our workforce, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional service to our clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent through a combination of education and related work experience
Adept at understanding hiring requirements and translating them into actionable steps within recruiting systems & sourcing platforms
Demonstrated ability to simultaneously handle various facets of the recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, employer branding, and metrics tracking
Effective communication and collaboration skills: active listening, strong verbal and written communication, empathy, and adaptability
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), customer relationship management (CRM), sourcing tools, and job boards
2 years minimum related work experience in recruiting, staffing or human resources
Proficient MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proven success in previously held positions or internships

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as SHRM, SPHR and PHR
Experience working in a corporate office environment

Responsibilities

Deliver high quality candidates by creating and implementing innovative and effective sourcing and attraction strategies, including the sourcing of passive candidates
Facilitate and expedite the selection process by providing consultation and regular communication to hiring managers and People & Culture Business Partners
Provide an outstanding, seamless candidate experience by acting as an information resource for our candidates and proactively engaging with them throughout the entire hiring lifecycle
Lead recruitment strategy/intake discussions to ensure deep understanding of business needs and desired candidate profile while communicating recruitment expectations to the hiring manager and People & Culture Business Partners based on your research and knowledge of the talent marketplace
Deliver compelling candidate offers and skillfully negotiate offer details to ensure a seamless and positive experience
Actively participate in recruitment related projects such as new technology implementation, collegiate recruitment programs, diversity partnerships, recruitment marketing/sourcing tools, and special project recruitment efforts
Leverage social media platforms and professional networking channels to enhance our talent acquisition efforts, while incorporating key elements of employer branding to enrich the candidate experience and showcase H&R Block’s unique culture and values
Provide regular updates, clarify expectations, and actively listen to feedback to enhance collaboration and understanding
Monitor and evaluate metrics utilizing those insights to optimize our recruiting strategies
Actively partner with our Talent Acquisition (TA) Recruiting and TA Operations team to deliver optimal experiences for our hiring leaders, candidates, and internal key stakeholders