Talent Acquisition Specialist

COMMUNITY HOUSING INNOVATIONS INC•Village of Patchogue, NY

6d•$65,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing, screening, and recommending candidates for positions as well as onboarding new hires for designated locations. This person must understand, model and represent the CHI employment value proposition. He or she will identify opportunities to build applicant pools, establish trust and partnerships with the hiring managers, identify potential “fit” through effective interviewing and testing, effectively administer the interviewing and onboarding process and ensure a positive new hire experience. Developing and executing recruitment plans and strategies are primary responsibilities to ensure hiring goals are met with the best possible talent. Travel as needed to other CHI regions– not to exceed 25% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
2 years of human resources, talent acquisition and interviewing experience preferred.
Strong understanding of staffing principles, laws, and procedures and a solid working knowledge of recruitment/employment programs.
Demonstrated knowledge of various recruiting techniques, and experience in online/social media recruiting.
Proven ability to communicate and effectively “sell” an organization’s value proposition.
Must possess excellent oral/written communication, marketing, presentation, interviewing and interpersonal skills.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), internet, and Applicant Tracking Systems.
Strong customer service, negotiation skills and ability to interact with employees at all levels throughout the company.
Self-starter with excellent time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.
Strong work ethic and sense of integrity, trustworthiness, and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Creative in brainstorming and proposing new ideas and solutions to existing problems.
Willing and able to travel occasionally, to other CHI regions as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred.
Ideal candidate will have experience and/or exposure in the assigned area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

Consult with leaders, hiring managers and human resources team on position descriptions, requisition creation, compensation, and sourcing strategies.
Recommend final selection of applicants and close qualified candidates for designated locations
Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.
Continuously develop networks/partnerships to actively build database/pipeline of candidates and the CHI company brand.
Arrange pre-employment testing, background & references screenings.
Place and update all job postings in various Medias including internet/intranet sites, colleges, social networks, community boards and staffing partners.
Represent the company at recruiting events (i.e., college job fairs), providing company/job information and interviewing applicants.
Give presentations at colleges, attend student group meetings, and increase college awareness of the company before and after career fairs.
Communicate with managers and employees regularly to promote CHI referral program and internal opportunities.
Create offer letters, maintain applicant tracking system; applicant disposition, recruiting reports and other staffing administration functions as needed.
Conduct new employee onboarding, ensuring process is engaging and that processes are followed and accurate.
Respond timely to internal and external applicant situations, and applicant requests as required.
Process and follow up on SCR applications for external vendors as applicable
Prepare and submit PCF for New Hires to DSS (LI), as applicable
Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting efforts.
Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.