Recruiter, Direct Hire

Kforce•Saint Louis, MO

57d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance & accounting, and professional staffing services. Each year, we help more than 30,000 people find work. We partner with more than 3,000 companies, including a significant majority of the Fortune 500, to find solutions for their talent, team and project needs. At Kforce, we thrive on building lasting relationships and making a positive impact on the lives of all we serve. Our national network of 2,000+ associates support our ability to meet the needs of customers of all size. We are proud of the culture we've created. Our people enjoy a hybrid work environment where flexibility and choice are empowered by trust and technology. Our office occasional approach gives Kforcers the ability to achieve high performance levels while designing their best lives. Join the Kforce family and we will support you with expert training, innovative tools, and a team of great people. Together, we can achieve powerful results. At Kforce, We Love What We Do. We Love Who We Serve. Join the Kforce family and we will support you with expert training, innovative tools, an amazing culture, and a team of great people that will cheer you on your road to success! Summary: The Talent Director plays a critical role in fueling Kforce's growth by bringing Great People together. The Talent Director executes sourcing and recruiting strategies to identify and attract qualified and diverse candidates, and then matches them to opportunities with our clients. This position demands an exceptional balance of drive and commitment, coupled with exemplary interpersonal skills, topped off with a creative mindset. As a strategic business partner, the Talent Director will interact with internal and external contacts to facilitate the placement process, as well as share knowledge and expertise with newer team members. The Talent Director will possess the uncanny ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a high-paced and fast-changing work environment. The Taleo Director also serves as a role model to junior members of the team.

Requirements

BA/BS degree preferred.
8-13 years professional experience in a staffing, corporate, recruiting or professional sales environment
Ability to develop customer relationship management, consultative and negotiation skills.
Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to self-manage, prioritize initiatives and work well in a team environment with competing demands and tight deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on tact and diplomacy.
Strong internet research skills. Proficiency in MS office, including Word and Excel. Ability to grasp cutting edge technologies.
There will be collaborative coaching, teaching, and training that will require our employees to come into the office, for both sales and recruiters.
We offer a blended training model that will provide opportunities for self-serve, virtual and in-person training requirements. Live, in-person activities will include collaborative coaching, role playing, and facilitated training that will require our sales and recruiting associates to come into the local office.

Responsibilities

Source candidates through networking, employee referrals, job boards, social media presence ad searches, career fairs, internet research and direct contact.
Collaborate with Kforce colleagues to fully understand the client's hiring objectives and requirements.
Submit candidates, providing information needed to facilitate hiring decisions, including salary recommendations.
Coordinate interview and follow up activities.
As the candidate advocate, guide candidates thorough the recruiting process, including evaluation of skills and expertise, the interview process and salary negotiation.
Facilitate the offer process, including salary negotiations, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
Ensure pre-employment steps, including reference checks and background and drug tests are completed in a timely fashion.
Manage consultants while on assignment; facilitate redeployment of consultants as assignments approach completion.
Conduct all interactions with the utmost diplomacy and tact. Maintain confidentiality and treat others with conscientious respect.
Connect with candidates, colleagues and clients on a regular basis to develop and maintain relationships, expand industry knowledge, and generate referrals and leads.
Stay abreast of current recruiting trends and recommend creative strategies to meet hiring goals.
As a more senior member of the team, help newer members of the team succeed through mentorship and sharing of expertise.
Source prospective clients through referrals, networking, social media, internet research, sales leads and direct contact.
Schedule and conduct clients meetings to introduce new clients to the value of Kforce, with an end goal of engaging them to utilize our professional staffing services.
Prepare and present professional services proposals.
Collaborate with Kforce colleagues to facilitate the placement process, which may include presentation of candidates, interview scheduling, client preparation and debrief and salary negotiation.
As the client advocate, guide clients thorough the staffing process, ensuring they have full clarity of expectations.
Manage relationships throughout the assignment; expand Kforce presence within existing client accounts.
Continuously expand the Kforce client base through ongoing new business development.
Conduct all interactions with the utmost diplomacy and tact. Maintain confidentiality and treat others with conscientious respect.
Connect with candidates, colleagues and clients on a regular basis to develop and maintain relationships, expand industry knowledge, and generate referrals and leads.
Stay abreast of current staffing trends and recommend creative strategies to facilitate continued new business development.