Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Cox Enterprises

8d•$89,400 - $134,000•Remote

About The Position

Cox Fleet is seeking a Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist/Corporate Recruiter to support the company’s growth by recruiting for a diverse range of roles, from mobile diesel and trailer technicians to administrative and call center positions. The role focuses on finding and hiring high-quality talent, building relationships with active and passive candidates, and delivering a strong experience for candidates and hiring managers. The position can be performed remotely, but the employee must live in the specified city, state, or region. It is a day-shift role with no travel indicated. Compensation includes a base salary of $89,400 to $134,000, with possible additional incentive compensation. The specialist develops recruitment approaches tailored to business and location needs, sources and qualifies candidates through multiple channels, and maintains a strong candidate pipeline. They partner with hiring managers and leadership, promote efficient recruiting practices, and ensure hiring processes comply with applicable laws. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug test; the company does not currently test for marijuana for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 4 years of experience in a related field; alternatively, a master’s degree and 2 years of experience, a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience, or 8 years of experience in a related field.
Strong sourcing skills and a track record of implementing innovative, effective strategies to identify passive candidates.
Results-focused, with the ability to drive the recruiting process and provide responsive follow-up to candidates and hiring teams.
Highly consultative and professionally polished approach to recruiting.
Exceptional interviewing practices and techniques, active listening, and people skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship; visa sponsorship and OPT/CPT/STEM OPT are not available.
Must live in the specified city, state, or region to work remotely.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in executive recruiting and/or staffing-agency placement of skilled candidates in technical, IT, white-collar, finance, legal, or similar areas, with a sales or marketing background.

Responsibilities

Find, interview, and hire exceptional talent, prioritizing quality over quantity.
Design, develop, and execute recruitment strategies based on business and individual location needs.
Source and qualify candidates through job boards, social media, networking, and other recruitment tools to develop a pipeline.
Cultivate candidate relationships and build and manage a high-quality pipeline.
Set clear expectations with hiring managers and candidates while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
Ensure recruiting and hiring practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including requirements related to background checks and drug screening.
Work with leadership to identify improvements in recruitment and talent-development efficiency and productivity.
Assess internal and external recruiting resources and recommend solutions to meet recruiting demands.

Benefits

Flexible paid vacation, subject to job duties and company needs.
Seven paid holidays annually.
Up to 160 hours of paid wellness time annually for the employee or family members.
Bereavement leave.
Time off to vote.
Jury duty leave.
Volunteer time off.
Military leave.
Parental leave.
Potential health care insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Potential 401(k) retirement planning.
Paid days off, which may include sick leave and flexible vacation/wellness days or PTO.