Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist

Kokosing

About The Position

Kokosing Inc. is in search of a Bilingual Recruiter that will support company efforts to recruit, develop, and retain trade/craft professionals. This pivotal role will be responsible for the development and implementation of our corporate recruiting strategies in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Requirements

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Administration or HR Certification (PHR/ SPHR, SHRM- CP/ SCP)
At least 3 year’s experience working as a Recruiter
Fluent in Spanish (bilingual) in reading, writing, speaking
Knowledge of employment/HR law
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of labor legislation and state federal law
Excellent verbal and written communication skulls
Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (Workday preferred)
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Ability to build rapport with candidates
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Must have strong interpersonal & time management skills

Nice To Haves

Construction recruiting, or other work in the construction industry strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Source potential candidates from various online channels (e.g. social media, job boards, network events, job fairs, and professional platforms)
Develop and execute recruiting plans and strategies to attract qualified candidates
Conduct full-cycle recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and assist with selecting candidates
Craft recruiting job postings to attract candidates for all positions including hard to fill positions
Advertise job openings on company’s careers page, social media, job boards and internally
Build and maintain a pipeline of potential candidates for future job openings
Screen incoming resumes and application forms
Provide guidance and support to hiring managers on best practices for interviewing and candidate selection
Provide shortlists of qualified candidates to hiring managers
Send job offer emails and answer queries about compensation and benefits
Stay current on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition
Participate in job fairs and partner with local trade schools
Act as a consultant to new hires and help them onboard
Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the applicant tracking system
Ensure compliance with employment labor laws and company policies throughout the recruitment process
Performs other duties as assigned