Human Resources Recruiting and Retention Specialist-Onsite

Edfinancial Services LLC•Knoxville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Recruiting and Retention Specialist is responsible for attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent for all business units while supporting onboarding and employee engagement initiatives. This role involves managing the full-cycle recruitment process, partnering with hiring managers, sourcing candidates, administering pre-employment checks, screening and interviewing applicants, maintaining applicant records, tracking recruiting metrics, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. Additionally, the specialist will analyze turnover trends, conduct stay and exit interviews, coordinate employee surveys, and assist with various HR projects and process improvements.

Requirements

3+ years of recruiting experience
Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills
Ability to work with a team and build relationships with the HR team, hiring managers and employees
Strong organizational and time management skills
Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR Technology
Recruiting experience in Indeed and LinkedIn

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
Professional appearance and positive attitude
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for assigned positions including but not limited to customer service representatives and technical positions
Partner with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies and hiring timelines
Create and post job advertisements on job boards, social media, and company career sites.
Source candidates through online platforms, networking, referrals, career fairs, and community partnerships.
Administer pre-employment assessments, background checks, reference checks, and employment verifications
Screen resumes, conduct phone interviews, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
Maintain accurate applicant records in the Applicant Tracking System
Track and report recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, applicant sources and hiring effectiveness
Partner with department leaders to ensure successful employee integration
Analyze turnover trends and recommend improvement initiatives
Conduct stay interviews and exit interviews to identify opportunities for improvement
Coordinate employee surveys and communicate action plans based on feedback
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
Maintain confidentiality of employee information
Assist with HR projects, policy implementation, and process improvements
Maintain accurate personnel and recruiting records
Prepare reports and HR Metrics for leadership