HR Specialist - Talent Acquisition

Chicago Transit Authority•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides administrative support in Talent Acquisition including recruitment and onboarding tasks. Individual must be able to multitask and maintain a customer centered approach while performing high volume assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources or a related field, plus two (2) years of experience in an administrative position including project management, budget management, report preparation, and/or data analysis, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Detailed knowledge of office and administrative management policies and procedures.
Detailed knowledge of report preparation methods.
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of project scheduling and management.
General knowledge of principles and methods of budget management.
Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
Good verbal and written communicate skills.
Good research and analytical skills.
Good project management skills.
Good organizational and attention to detail skills.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate logs, records, and reports.
Ability to be a critical and independent thinker.
Ability to take large amounts of raw data and synthesize in meaningful reports.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels of the organization.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to represent the office with the highest level of professionalism.
Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.

Nice To Haves

Organizing and analyzing data from numerous and diverse sources.
Monitoring budgets against actual financial activities.
Balancing and prioritizing projects with competing levels of importance.

Responsibilities

Conducts interviewing and evaluation of candidates for employment, promotion, or transfer.
Follows up with applicants in pending statuses to ensure the Authority receives items needed to complete the onboarding process in a timely manner.
Ensures the completion of onboarding, which may include reference checks, background checks, and new hire paperwork.
Maintains department documents, reports, and systems as assigned.
Updates department records to ensure accurate information is maintained.
Assists in maintaining various computer systems as utilized by department.
Prepares and processes documents and reports relating to department personnel and distributes copies as needed.
Assists in maintaining various computer systems.
Performs related duties as assigned.