RETENTION/RECRUITMENT MANAGER

Lehigh County, PA•Allentown, PA

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Recruitment and Retention Coordinator provides analysis, guidance and recommendations in the areas of recruitment, classification and compensation, benefits administration, onboarding and training under limited supervision. This position acts as support for the Human Resources Officer and other Department Disciplinary Teams. TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative Only) Overseeing and promoting employee relations includes surveying, analyzing and reviewing employees to find areas for employee retention improvement, promoting employee benefit programs, and managing new services and programs to attract new employees and retain current employees. A professional in this field, often work closely with recruiting staff to develop pre-employment personality assessments to assist in finding candidates who match the organizational culture. Builds strong partnerships with hiring managers to determine staffing needs, screen candidates, ensure AAP/EEO compliance and provide consistency to our hiring practices. Represents the County through professional, quality recruiting and advertising practices at community events, face-to-face and virtual settings, and by maintaining enthusiastic and positive relationships with potential candidates. Manages recruiting, hiring and general onboarding logistics to include (but not limited to) creating job descriptions, internal/external marketing, checking references, scheduling interviews, delivering offers and employment information (e.g. benefits, compensation, non-compete agreements), and application tracking. Develop and implement creative and innovative sourcing strategies and techniques to build a pipeline of qualified candidates. Position Description development and fit for organizational needs, specifically targeted at future growth vacancies. Research, design, develop and lead innovative recruitment campaigns to find and secure a worker ready talent pool. Develop and undertake pre-screening activities with new candidates and maintain strategies to regularly update prospective candidate profiles, in readiness for recruitment needs. Keep a strong network of recruiters, businesses and industry relevant stakeholders, including internal people of interest, which provide a rich source of quality candidates or leads for recruitment activities.

Requirements

Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, counseling, and negotiation skills.
Strong presentation, analytical and critical thinking skills.
Thorough understanding of recruiting methods and best practices, as well as applicable policies and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Ability to design and implement full-cycle performance management programs.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field OR 3 years' experience with Corporate Recruiting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed to collaborate with hiring managers and directors in creating recruiting materials that stand out.
Knowledge of recruiting process, resources and avenues
Relationship building skills: can build rapport quickly and professionally
Experience designing, developing and supporting organization-wide talent management programs that cover performance management, talent development, coaching, succession planning, data analytics and relationship management.
Experience in all areas of sourcing such as the internet, social media, networking, employee referrals, job postings, as well as conducting open houses and virtual job fairs.
Experience in working with applicant tracking systems and affirmative action plan.

Responsibilities

Overseeing and promoting employee relations includes surveying, analyzing and reviewing employees to find areas for employee retention improvement, promoting employee benefit programs, and managing new services and programs to attract new employees and retain current employees.
Work closely with recruiting staff to develop pre-employment personality assessments to assist in finding candidates who match the organizational culture.
Builds strong partnerships with hiring managers to determine staffing needs, screen candidates, ensure AAP/EEO compliance and provide consistency to our hiring practices.
Represents the County through professional, quality recruiting and advertising practices at community events, face-to-face and virtual settings, and by maintaining enthusiastic and positive relationships with potential candidates.
Manages recruiting, hiring and general onboarding logistics to include (but not limited to) creating job descriptions, internal/external marketing, checking references, scheduling interviews, delivering offers and employment information (e.g. benefits, compensation, non-compete agreements), and application tracking.
Develop and implement creative and innovative sourcing strategies and techniques to build a pipeline of qualified candidates.
Position Description development and fit for organizational needs, specifically targeted at future growth vacancies.
Research, design, develop and lead innovative recruitment campaigns to find and secure a worker ready talent pool.
Develop and undertake pre-screening activities with new candidates and maintain strategies to regularly update prospective candidate profiles, in readiness for recruitment needs.
Keep a strong network of recruiters, businesses and industry relevant stakeholders, including internal people of interest, which provide a rich source of quality candidates or leads for recruitment activities.