Associate Talent Acquisition Partner

Orlando Utilities Commission • Orlando, FL

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

OUC – The Reliable One is seeking an Associate Talent Acquisition Partner to join its Employee Experience division. The role provides administrative support and actively participates in recruitment, selection, hiring, and onboarding for OUC positions. It responds to Talent Acquisition inquiries, helps candidates through the application process, and supports the Talent Acquisition team with candidate screening, interview coordination, recruiting events, reporting, and hiring activities.

The position also supports hiring managers and staff with recruitment procedures, coordinates onboarding and orientation, prepares offer letters and hiring paperwork, and uses the applicant tracking system to manage hiring and recruitment data. The role contributes to college, trade, and technical school recruiting initiatives and helps ensure recruitment and hiring practices comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws. The position is based at Reliable Plaza in Orlando, Florida, and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field from a publicly accredited college or university; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Two years of human resources experience, including one year of full-cycle recruitment experience.
• Experience creating reports, presentations, and spreadsheets.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (required).
• Working knowledge of general office administration and management principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of human resources laws and regulations related to applications and hiring, including EEO, ADAAA, and ADEA.
• Thorough understanding of state, federal, and local employment laws.
• Ability to gather reports and metrics from software systems, including applicant tracking systems.
• Ability to create presentations and slide decks.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities in a changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform arithmetic computations and calculate rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook, and standard office equipment.
• Ability to use email, search engines, social media, blogs, and job boards for recruiting.
• Ability to review data, prepare reports, organize projects and assignments, and multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application; the organization does not sponsor employment visas.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) requirements for tracking candidates, applicants, and prospects.
• AIRS certification.
• Human Capital Strategist designation or certification in workforce planning.
• SHRM or HRCI certification, including SPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and participate in the full-cycle recruitment and hiring process for assigned positions.
• Respond to inquiries about job vacancies and assist candidates with the application process.
• Guide hiring managers and staff on recruitment and selection policies, procedures, pre-employment processes, and onboarding.
• Support the creation and coordination of the Talent Acquisition events calendar and related materials.
• Review employment applications and conduct pre-screening interviews by phone, virtually, or in person to evaluate candidate qualifications.
• Identify, attract, and qualify potential candidates and keep them engaged with OUC career opportunities.
• Schedule and prepare for interviews, prepare interview questions, schedule and proctor assessments, and support other hiring and selection tasks.
• Provide reporting and data-tracking support to the Talent Acquisition team.
• Help create and deliver visually engaging presentations for Talent Acquisition projects and initiatives.
• Coordinate onboarding, including orientation programs and completion of required paperwork.
• Support employment offers, generate offer letters, and hire applicants through the applicant tracking system.
• Verify new-hire paperwork, background checks, and system access, and ensure onboarding approvals are completed.
• Use the applicant tracking system to gather recruitment data, present metrics, and analyze recruitment trends.
• Support college, trade, and technical school recruiting strategies and engage students through job fairs, information sessions, case studies, and campus organizations.
• Attend career fairs and other recruiting events.
• Ensure recruitment, selection, and hiring practices comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.
• Hybrid Retirement Program with a fully funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching, and a health reimbursement account.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational Assistance Program, including tuition reimbursement.
• Paid memberships in professional associations.
• Paid conference and training opportunities.
• Wellness incentives and free access to on-site fitness facilities.
• Access to family-oriented recreational areas.
• Free downtown parking.
• Hybrid work schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level