Recruiter - Talent Acquisition Specialist

Keystone Cooperative•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Recruiter for Keystone Cooperative, you will be a part of the HR team located at the corporate office in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role is on-site, requiring at least four days a week in office and may allow for one day a week hybrid. The Talent Acquisition Team supports our divisions – Energy; Agronomy; and Feed, Livestock & Grain with locations across Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. This role will manage high-volume recruiting for the full recruitment life cycle from candidate identification and evaluation to offer negotiation for a wide range of positions with a variety of level and job disciplines as well as be the primary recruiter for our apprenticeship programs currently in development.

Requirements

Clear understanding of full life cycle recruiting
Demonstrated success in developing sourcing strategies, direct sourcing, and creative candidate generation
Strong relationship management skills with the ability to partner with and coach hiring managers on the recruiting process
Excellent interviewing skills for establishing rapport with candidates and gathering information from hiring managers
Effective verbal and written communication skills to include comfort with presenting to large groups or working job fair booths
Very organized, relates well to others, builds relationships with all levels
Excellent time management, prioritization and judgment skills with a positive attitude, high energy, and focused attention to detail
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, applicant tracking systems (ATS) and in-depth knowledge of data mining and internet research
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Basic knowledge of employment laws
Customer service aptitude and team player
Minimum of 3 years of full life cycle recruiting experience, preferably with experience in working on early-career and/or entry-level roles
Some travel will be required and may be heavier during the Fall & Spring recruitment seasons
Although hybrid, must be willing and able to work from the Indianapolis office four days a week and able to travel

Nice To Haves

Connection to or knowledge of agronomy/agriculture very helpful
Experience in Workday preferred

Responsibilities

Manage full cycle recruiting process across designated Keystone divisions
Develop partnerships with high schools, career centers, training programs, community organizations, etc. to identify candidates for apprenticeship programs and entry-level roles at Keystone
Develop strong relationships with hiring managers and business leaders, working closely with them to maximize effectiveness of the recruiting process
Partner with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies for open positions, working with the hiring team to ensure job requirements and expectations are clearly understood and candidates are assessed against criteria
Proactively build relationships with potential candidates, creating a robust pipeline of highly qualified candidates for current and future needs
Develop applicant flow for open positions and manage external partnerships
Source and screen qualified candidates, leverage a variety of sources to include internet job boards, employee referrals, internet search engines, resume mining techniques, social media, job fairs, associations, and vendors as needed
Ensure positive candidate experience from sourcing through onboarding
Manage candidates professionally through the interview process, including scheduling interviews, setting expectations appropriately, providing feedback, negotiating offers effectively, and creating a welcoming onboarding experience
Provide consistent follow up with hiring managers and candidates to ensure timeliness of recruitment process
Participate in hiring discussions; gather and consolidate feedback from interview team members and facilitate a hiring decision
Assist with the high school grad rotational and college internship programs as needed
Maintain all pertinent applicant and interview data
Prepare and extend offers of employment and assist with the pre-employment process
Handle special projects and other duties as assigned