Talent Acquisition Specialist

La-Z-Boy • Dayton, TN

2d

About The Position

Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves. If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you’re ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated. WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT Job Summary: This position is responsible for the full recruiting life cycle, including intake sessions with hiring managers, sourcing, screening, interviewing and recommending external and/or internal candidates, facilitating interview feedback sessions with hiring managers, and executing talent marketing strategies to help build a best-in-class Talent Acquisition function at La-Z-Boy. Develops and maintains strong partnerships with hiring managers to outline recruiting strategy and ensure quality of candidates presented for all open positions. Delivers an exceptional candidate experience in line with company's employment brand. Job Description: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned): Partner with hiring managers to develop targeted recruiting plans to address staffing needs, while ensuring quality candidate experience and educating managers on legal compliance. Analyze and report on key trends, initiatives, competitive activities, and industry best practices to benchmark activities and measure progress. Identify candidates using internal and external databases/job boards. Source candidates through social media, networking, cold calling, associations, etc. to supplement candidate pools and identify key talent. Act as the point of contact for recruiting agencies when needed. Develop sourcing strategies that support business needs and ensure high quality candidate pools. Review applications for employment, comparing qualifications and salary requests to posted requirements. Maintain applicant tracking logs to ensure accurate and up to date information for compliance with state and federal employment law. Conduct pre-screen calls; Schedule and conduct behavioral-based interviews with candidates, using targeted selection interview guides to identify qualified candidates who can successfully align with La-Z-Boy's leadership model and values. Coordinate travel arrangements when necessary. Ensure proper training of users and full utilization of the software to support the employee life-cycle process from requisition to onboarding. Execute talent marketing and proactive recruitment strategies using data and analytics. Assist with on-campus and university recruiting initiatives for internship program and to deliver top talent to key pipelines around the business and Maintain community relationship and company image by participating in job fairs and school career days. Partner with hiring and human resources business partners to develop a competitive offer of employment. Create and present selected candidate with offer package. Maintain relationship with state career services, complying with all regulations while partnering to administer state grant reimbursement programs. Provide regular updates to hiring managers, HR business partners, Talent Acquisition leaders and other stakeholders as appropriate on pipeline development and progress of candidates Develop and maintain relationships with hiring managers and HR business partners. Deliver exceptional candidate experience. Ownership of the candidate experience, designs and manages the process to ensure high quality experience aligned to our employee value proposition and employment brand.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Human Resource Management or at least 2-4 years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Full-cycle recruitment experience
• Proficient use of Microsoft Suite applications such as Word and Excel
• Ability to obtain Lawson systems and Kronos program knowledge.
• Familiar with current employment law related to recruiting and staffing.
• Up to 10% travel.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Applicant Management System experience (Workday, Oracle, UltiPro, PeopleSoft, Jobvite, etc).

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to develop targeted recruiting plans to address staffing needs, while ensuring quality candidate experience and educating managers on legal compliance.
• Analyze and report on key trends, initiatives, competitive activities, and industry best practices to benchmark activities and measure progress.
• Identify candidates using internal and external databases/job boards.
• Source candidates through social media, networking, cold calling, associations, etc. to supplement candidate pools and identify key talent.
• Act as the point of contact for recruiting agencies when needed.
• Develop sourcing strategies that support business needs and ensure high quality candidate pools.
• Review applications for employment, comparing qualifications and salary requests to posted requirements.
• Maintain applicant tracking logs to ensure accurate and up to date information for compliance with state and federal employment law.
• Conduct pre-screen calls; Schedule and conduct behavioral-based interviews with candidates, using targeted selection interview guides to identify qualified candidates who can successfully align with La-Z-Boy's leadership model and values.
• Coordinate travel arrangements when necessary.
• Ensure proper training of users and full utilization of the software to support the employee life-cycle process from requisition to onboarding.
• Execute talent marketing and proactive recruitment strategies using data and analytics.
• Assist with on-campus and university recruiting initiatives for internship program and to deliver top talent to key pipelines around the business and Maintain community relationship and company image by participating in job fairs and school career days.
• Partner with hiring and human resources business partners to develop a competitive offer of employment.
• Create and present selected candidate with offer package.
• Maintain relationship with state career services, complying with all regulations while partnering to administer state grant reimbursement programs.
• Provide regular updates to hiring managers, HR business partners, Talent Acquisition leaders and other stakeholders as appropriate on pipeline development and progress of candidates Develop and maintain relationships with hiring managers and HR business partners.
• Deliver exceptional candidate experience.
• Ownership of the candidate experience, designs and manages the process to ensure high quality experience aligned to our employee value proposition and employment brand.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance available
• 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%.
• Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level