Senior Talent Acquisition Analyst - Remote

Velera

1d•$60,500 - $77,100•Remote

About The Position

Velera is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Analyst to lead and drive operational excellence within the Talent Acquisition (TA) function. This role involves identifying and implementing systemic and process improvements, analyzing TA metrics to inform strategy, providing expertise in TA risk governance, and ensuring HR systems effectively manage HR-related information. The analyst will also document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), research and triage technical issues, and manage third-party vendor relationships. The primary focus is on driving operational excellence through process reengineering, effective system utilization, and risk mitigation, while acting as the Workday recruiting expert and a key liaison with the HR Analytics team for reporting and dashboard development. This role supports technology integration, systems improvements, and ensures data integrity and accuracy. Additionally, the analyst will maintain knowledge of relevant statutes, conduct audits, co-manage vendor relationships, and support TA projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Five (5) years of experience in Talent Acquisition.
Demonstrated understanding of recruiting operating procedures and practices, guidelines, HR technology and tools.
Ability to support department and corporate level projects/initiatives exercising sound judgment and collaboration with all stakeholders.
Process improvement and project implementation experience.
Knowledge in the Talent Acquisition space with a strong understanding of process, systems, technology, and sourcing platforms.
Advanced Workday knowledge.
Experience managing and leading others through change.
Advanced multi-tasking ability.
Good negotiation skills to gain buy-in from multiple stakeholders.
Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats with individuals or groups at all levels and give presentations utilizing various audio/visual support aids.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in making decisions and interact effectively and positively with HR partners, hiring managers, and candidates with limited direction.
Strong problem solving, conceptual, analytical, and influencing skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, change priorities, and handle confidential and sensitive material and issues.
Strong computer skills and technical aptitude, including MS Office skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

Lead and drive operational excellence through process reengineering and the effective use of systems and technology, identifying improvements, and implementing changes, while enforcing controls that mitigate risk and ensure consistency and compliance.
Function as the primary liaison with the HR Analytics team to build out reports and dashboards to measure recruiting and operational effectiveness, productivity, and impact; and influencing and training recruiters and specialists on the use of the data to manage the recruitment portfolio.
Manage projects related to process and system enhancement, to include collaboration with Managers, Recruiters, and Programs Specialist as required.
Function as Workday recruiting expert, troubleshooting issues for recruiters, hiring managers, and Specialists, collaborating with the HR Analytics team as necessary for escalations, ensuring the systems provide the means for and enable processes to effectively gather, maintain, and use HR-related information.
Work closely with the Talent Acquisition team to understand systems gaps, providing solutions and/or resolution, as well as support for technology integration and systems improvements.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to influence adoption and drive decisions.
Analyze data to identify areas for process improvement, while ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and proper interpretation.
Create and refine best practices and own version control of external and verbal communications, SOPs, and processes related to systems.
Develop content and collaborate with recruiters for system trainings.
Document TA business insights, processes, and services to ensure efficiency and compliance.
Reduce risk and protect the company’s reputation and brand image by maintaining detailed knowledge of federal, state, and local statutes that apply to the recruitment and selection function, and by conducting audits of recruiting practices.
Co-manage third party relationships with TA owned technology support vendors and identify opportunities to enhance process through automated solutions, leveraging the most advanced and innovative technology.
Drive operational excellence through maintaining a full understanding of the end-to-end recruiting process to include Workday functionality and integrations, and other platforms utilized by Talent Acquisition.
Maintain weekly tracking reports and provide analysis and insight into trends.
Support and lead talent acquisition projects as required.
Co-manage background Work Authorization vendor relationship and background guidelines and provide direct support to the TA Ops Manager and Specialists.
Perform other duties as assigned.