Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist (32620)

UCC Environmental•Libertyville, IL

About The Position

UCC Environmental is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage recruitment across a range of roles. The ideal candidate has experience sourcing candidates from engineering, industrial, mining, water treatment, or utility companies; experience in a privately held company is beneficial. The role supports UCC Environmental’s expanding international business and works with managers and other stakeholders throughout the hiring process. The specialist develops and implements recruitment processes, sources and screens candidates, manages job postings, coordinates interviews, and supports hiring decisions and offers. The position also involves attending college recruiting events and accommodating early or after-hours recruiting calls when needed to communicate with candidates in different time zones. Travel to conferences, recruiting fairs, and the home office may be required. UCC Environmental is a privately held, family-owned company with more than a century of experience in sustainable technology solutions. It operates facilities across the United States, Canada, Germany, India, and China and serves utility power providers and heavy industrial customers.

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 approach, 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 or 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 Environmental’s core values: People, Teamwork, Integrity, Customer Satisfaction, and Innovation.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process is highly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to source 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 recruiting methods and strategies based on the role, industry standards, and organizational needs.
Collaborate with department managers to develop accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.
Create job postings and manage the job-posting process.
Screen applications and refer qualified candidates to hiring managers.
Post jobs in the Paycom ATS and coordinate postings on the company website, the internet, and job boards such as LinkedIn and Indeed.
Schedule interviews and oversee preparation of interview questions and other hiring materials.
Assist with and conduct interviews with managers, directors, and other stakeholders.
Work with hiring managers and/or Human Resources staff during the offer process, including 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 options 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 a discretionary annual profit-sharing contribution.
10 days of vacation, with a vacation purchase plan allowing up to 10 additional days per year.
5 days of sick leave 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.