Talent Acquisition Specialist

VOA Illinois•Chicago, IL

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The position is responsible for meeting the organization’s hiring goals by filling open positions with talented and qualified candidates. The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for the full life cycle of the recruiting process; this entails sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating the interview process, performing robust onboarding and orientation, and maintaining employee records, all while ensuring employees have a pleasant experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and at least two years of social service experience or experience in a relevant field.
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office, possess a meticulous attention to detail, be well organized, and a strong written and oral communicator
Demonstrated ability to establish effective and cooperative working relationships built on trust
Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems
Ability to manage a wide range of relationships with a variety of stakeholders
Working knowledge of interview techniques and applicant screening methods
Understanding of employment laws and regulations and employment equity regulations
Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines
Is flexible and adapts to the changing needs and growth of the organization
Maintains the highest levels of confidentiality and professionalism

Responsibilities

Source candidates using a variety of search methods to build a robust candidate pipeline, and track recruiting efforts to analyze progress toward recruitment goals
Screen candidates by reviewing resumes, job applications and performing phone screenings
Take ownership of candidate experience by designing and managing job postings and position requirements and maintaining the agency’s standards on timely communication with applicants
Perform reference checks and comprehensive background checks on each candidate offered a position
Stay abreast of recruiting trends and best practices
Ensure all screening, hiring, and selection is done in accordance with employment laws and regulations
Perform thorough and robust orientations for new employees and continuously improve orientations to meet the increasing or changing needs of new employees, departments, and programs
Collaborate with the Payroll & Employee Benefits Specialist to educate new staff on agency benefits program
Maintain employment files/records of new and existing staff, performing random files audits annually to ensure compliance
Assist in the training of new staff and provide training to existing staff on best practices, changes to practice, etc. when necessary and appropriate
Assist with other human resource-related tasks or projects as needed and requested
Uphold the mission and values of VOA Illinois at all times