Talent Acquisition Coordinator

City of Alexandria (VA)•Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

Are you excited about the idea of helping connect the right person to the right career opportunity? Are you a critical thinker who enjoys being a part of the full-cycle recruitment process? Are you detail oriented and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment? We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about providing excellent client service, with a process improvement mind set to join our Talent Acquisition and Operations team. The Talent Acquisition Coordinator is responsible for supporting all recruiting and onboarding systems and processes for the City of Alexandria. This position will manage a high-volume candidate load and need to navigate multiple systems, recruitment, and onboarding processes to ensure both our candidates and stakeholders have an excellent customer experience.

Requirements

Two years of college; completion of college-level courses in human resources administration, public/business administration, psychology or a related field; some experience in Human Resources; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

Two year college degree
excellent computer skills, including MS Word and Excel
effective verbal and written communication skills
general knowledge of various employment laws and practices
experience in administration of benefits and other Human Resources programs
excellent interpersonal skills
skills in database management and record keeping
ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality
excellent organizational skills
ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
ability to gather and analyze information skillfully.

Responsibilities

Employee onboarding support and the oversight of the New Employee Orientation program
Create postings and advertisements for openings and utilize various digital platforms to source talented candidates
Coordinate interviews on NEOGOV and SparkHire, build relationships, & provide troubleshooting support to internal and external business partners and as well as candidates
Work independently to schedule (and reschedule) interviews & meetings
Collect and maintain all relevant documentation for the recruitment and onboarding processes in compliance with Federal and State regulations
Provide support where needed to administer background checks and drug tests for new hires
Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning pre-hire employment
Assist candidates over the phone with completing background checks and pre-boarding tasks to ensure speed of hire
Communicate thoroughly with candidates and HR managers on the status of new employees
Research and resolve all recruiting, pre-employment, and onboarding system or process related inquiries from internal recruiters, hiring managers, and applicants
Escalate and monitor for completion cases that, after research, need to be resolved
Identify opportunities that enhance the candidate, recruiter, and hiring manager experience
Administer internal recruiter/hiring manager access to all recruiting, pre-employment, and on-boarding systems
Maintain data quality in job requisitions by ensuring templates are accurate, postings are visually appealing, and active openings are current
Audit and monitor job postings
Consistently build and maintain strong relationships with the internal HR community and hiring managers
Monitor onboarding and other pre-hire checks and escalating when necessary
Understand the business process in the applicant tracking system (NEOGOV) and keeping the information in the system and other trackers up to date
Act as the point of contact for the committed hires by managing the post offer, pre-hire process to ensure all necessary actions are taken prior to the new hire start date
Develop high-performing partnerships with partners across the firm, including Talent Acquisition, HR Compliance, Talent Management, Diversity & Inclusion, Legal, Finance, and others to effectively manage issues/escalations ensuring risk mitigation and seamless resolution
Serve as an advocate and catalyst for the client's mindset by reinforcing client's culture and principles
Contribute to cross-functional HR projects as needed