Talent Acquisition Specialist - Contract

AM General•Mishawaka, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AM General develops specialized ground vehicle systems for the U.S. Armed Services and its allies. The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports recruiting and workforce planning by partnering with hiring managers and HR colleagues to identify, attract, assess, and hire candidates. The role manages recruiting activities and communications, candidate evaluation and selection, offers and screening requests, recruiting metrics and reporting, and recruiting systems. It also supports job fairs, community talent outreach, internship and workforce development programs, new-hire luncheons, and onboarding and orientation as needed. The position operates in an office environment within a manufacturing plant, works with others to support workplace efficiency, and requires focus in a fast-paced setting. No travel is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
A minimum of four years of total recruiting, coordinating, or onboarding-related HR experience may substitute for education.
A minimum of 2–4 years of current recruiting experience for management, professional, or salaried positions in a corporate environment.
Experience with social media and social networks.
Knowledge of customer-service principles and processes, including assessing customer needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
Ability to work under minimal supervision and handle complex issues and problems.
Comprehensive knowledge of recruiting best practices.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, and video-conferencing technology.
Ability to handle extremely confidential information.
Professionalism, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to regularly read computer screens, reports, and documents with detail and clarity, including adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to hear well enough to communicate regularly.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in HR or a business-related field.
Experience with Ulti-Pro, Kronos, or UKG Recruiting modules.

Responsibilities

Create a recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position.
Communicate regularly with hiring managers about open positions and backfills, and work with HR team members and managers on future succession planning needs.
Educate hiring managers on outreach and referrals, and collaborate with teams to identify candidates who fit their culture.
Bring workforce-planning information to leaders to support talent decisions.
Fill open positions efficiently in accordance with time-to-fill KPIs and DEI initiatives.
Compile recruiting metrics, including time to fill, new-hire demographics, and employee referral program effectiveness.
Review applicants’ qualifications, skills, and experience against position requirements.
Conduct prescreening interviews and assist with on-site interviews.
Build networks for qualified passive candidates, manage passive-candidate distribution lists, and research new active and passive candidate sourcing channels.
Use social and professional networks to identify and source candidates.
Work with marketing to produce content consistent with workforce planning and business competition.
Coordinate candidate evaluation and candidate selection summaries in the Recruiting Module.
Extend offers, request background checks and drug screening, and appropriately disposition candidates.
Manage internal recruiting communications and the Recruiting Module, updating forms as needed.
Prepare recruiting reports as requested, including affirmative action plan reporting.
Maintain current knowledge of EEO and affirmative action guidelines and laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Attend job fairs and recommend appropriate fairs based on business needs.
Build community connections to attract local talent, including through colleges and associations.
Assist with the Intern Program, including coordination with hiring managers, candidate recruitment, and program schedules and events.
Manage Indiana Lift and Work & Learn programs, including Michigan STEM Forward or equivalent programs for Michigan, Ohio, and DC.
Organize quarterly new-hire luncheons in Indiana and Michigan and create standing meetings, assigning individuals as they are hired.
Transition RFP folder content.
Back up the onboarding process and new-hire orientation program as needed.
Ensure compliance with AM General policies and procedures and federal and state employment laws and regulations.
Perform additional duties as assigned.