Talent Acquisition Lead

CONA Services•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Lead is the backbone of the frontline high volume Talent Acquisition (TA) team.  This role manages a team of recruiters and fills high volume roles. This means you will work in a way that positively impacts the credibility, effectiveness/efficiency, and overall reputation of the TA team by creating thoughtful and well-organized experiences for talent & business partners throughout the interview journey. Solving problems and connecting dots are what you do.  Your optimal outcome oriented and don’t shy away from ambiguous situations. You’ll also manage/support projects, which means you’re juggling a variety of competing priorities.  You’re visible, you’re connected, you’re engaged, and you will play a critical role in helping CCSWB attract and hire the best talent – which is truly the best and most important part of your role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition and/or Human Resources
Full life cycle recruiting experience – sourcing, screening, interview and selection, offer, etc.
Knowledge of behavioral interviewing and techniques
Advanced skills in applicant tracking systems (ATS), Microsoft Office products, etc.
Build and maintain a vast network of professional relationships
Strong communication and presentation skills, as well as strong analytical skills
Ability to think through process flows and the end results
Comfortable working with minimal direction and ambiguity
Exhibit negotiation, project management, and consultation skills
Extensive knowledge of government compliance
Experience working in a large organization that focuses on customer and brand.

Responsibilities

Subject matter expert on all facets of the recruitment process, serving as an advisor, coach, mentor to hiring managers, recruiters, and candidates.
Serve as an integral part of the TA team by assisting in execution of strategic initiatives, logistics planning, and candidate management
Manage the job posting process working closely with the TA team, HR, and Operations
Contact, schedule and coordinate with candidates regarding interview and schedules
Schedule candidates' interviews, manage recruiters' interview calendar and update candidate status in applicant tracking system
Schedule and coordinate with all internal business partner
Create and distribute candidate offer letter and packets; Oversee offer letters (to hiring managers and candidates), relocation and background checks, process sign-on bonuses
Track signed offer letters and recruiting materials to align with records compliance requirement
Initiate and manage background screening process within legal and company guidelines
Provide feedback to relevant business partners on improved efficiencies
Identify opportunities that enhance the interview, candidate, TA team, and hiring manager experience
Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates and business partners throughout the interview journey.
Deliver high-quality work, demonstrate operational excellence and ensure quality and integrity.
Manages a team of Recruiters and provide administrative support to the TA team
Partner with Directors to ensure timely receipt of recruiting tools and resources for team (e.g., new employee set up, credit card, technology, travel)
Own the weekly Job Openings and YTD Hires Reports
Provide hiring trends, insights, competitive intel
Manage and streamline communication updates
Deliver high quality work and demonstrate operational excellence through utilization of recruiting tools and resources; share insight and making recommendations on operational improvements in the hiring process; and ensure quality and integrity of metrics through discipline in process
Contribute to team development as an expert user of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and flex across team as needed to provide training on optimal use and best practices
Gather stakeholder feedback from Recruiting team; use feedback to drive quality and effectiveness of work
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maturity
Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced energetic environment with focused sense of urgency
Work independently as well as in team environment
Maintains a high degree of professionalism - ability to interface with all levels of the organization as primary point of contact for Recruiting team
Presents oneself in a professional manner always when interacting with internal and external business partners and candidates
Consistently builds and maintains strong business partner relationships
Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and ability to prioritize workload independently
Possesses a proactive approach to accomplishing work, has immaculate follow up, and demonstrates the flexibility to meet business needs with a focus on achieving results