Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist

UCC Environmental•Libertyville, IL

3d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

UCC Environmental is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage recruitment across the organization. The ideal candidate has demonstrated ability to source candidates from engineering, industrial, mining, water treatment, or utility firms; experience with a privately held company is beneficial. The role develops and implements recruitment processes, partners with hiring managers, and sources and evaluates candidates for a variety of roles. The position is based at UCC Libertyville in Libertyville, Illinois. It requires the ability to accommodate early or after-hours recruiting calls for candidates in different time zones and to travel to conferences, recruiting fairs, and the home office as needed. The role is expected to align with UCC’s values of people, teamwork, integrity, customer satisfaction, and innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, psychology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and good negotiation tactics.
Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for a variety of roles.
Proactive and independent, with the ability to take initiative.
Excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
Proficiency with, or ability to quickly learn, applicant-tracking software and other recruitment systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to accommodate varying work schedules, including early or after-hours recruiting calls for candidates in different time zones.
Ability to sit or stand at a computer for 80% of the day.
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs for recruiting fairs.
Ability to travel to conferences, recruiting fairs, and the home office as needed.
Alignment with UCC’s stated Core Values and Beliefs.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process is highly preferred.
Experience sourcing candidates from engineering, industrial, mining, water treatment, or utility firms.
Work experience with a privately held company.

Responsibilities

Develop, facilitate, and implement all phases of the recruitment process.
Attend and participate in college job fairs and recruiting sessions.
Source active and passive candidates through networking, database searches, and job boards.
Identify and implement efficient recruiting methods and strategies based on the role, industry standards, and organizational needs.
Collaborate with department managers to draft accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.
Create job postings and manage the job-posting process.
Screen applications and select qualified candidates for hiring-manager consideration.
Post jobs in the Paycom ATS and coordinate postings on the company website, the internet, and job boards such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and specialized boards.
Schedule interviews and oversee preparation of interview questions and other hiring materials.
Assist with interviews, including attending and conducting interviews with managers, directors, and other stakeholders.
Collaborate with hiring managers and HR staff during offers, recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other details.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Programs and voluntary benefits, including vision, HSA, FSA (medical, dental, vision, and dependent care), accident, identity theft, and legal coverage.
401(k) with up to 4% company match, pre-tax and Roth options, and discretionary annual profit-sharing contribution.
10 days of vacation, a vacation purchase plan allowing up to 10 additional days per year, 5 sick days, and 10 holidays.
Parental leave and FMLA.
Student debt assistance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Certification and license reimbursement.
Personalized professional development plans and career path options.
Incentive bonuses based on open roles successfully filled.