Talent Acquisition Specialist

Kent Companies • Grand Rapids, MI

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Kent Companies Midwest Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for supporting hiring initiatives by building and exceptional internal and external relationships to attract, find, and evaluate high quality candidates to grow Kent Companies� teams. This position collaborates with hiring managers, candidates, and other teams within the organization to ensure a seamless recruitment experience, contributing to the overall success of the organization's talent acquisition efforts. This fast-paced, consultative role requires tenacious curiosity, a high attention to detail, and a relentless work ethic.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or other; and proven work experience in Talent Acquisition or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
• Experience using professional social networks (LinkedIn, in particular)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with confirmed ability to take the initiative and build strong positive relationships internally and externally.
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Desire to work in a rapidly changing, demanding, and ambiguous growth work environment.
• Innate ability to solve problems quickly with little information and with thorough due diligence of available data.
• Great teammate with a strong work ethic, a high sense of urgency, and motivation to see the overall team succeed.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
• Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems, CRM, and/or resume databases
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Familiarity with skilled trades or construction
• Knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, and recruitment best practices

Responsibilities

• Manage the talent acquisition life cycle in a consultative manner, ensuring an optimal candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and job requirements.
• Craft and update job descriptions.
• Utilize various proactive recruiting strategies to search, identify, and source suitable candidates.
• Assess candidate information, including resumes and contact details, using our applicant tracking system (ATS), then filter and screen candidates.
• Manage candidate data and maintain accurate records in the ATS.
• Reviewing and screening resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates.
• Communicate effectively with candidates throughout recruitment, providing timely updates and feedback.
• Scheduling interviews, coordinating, gathering, and providing feedback to prepare for the start date.
• Support the onboarding process by ensuring the completion of all necessary onboarding tasks and that new hires have a smooth transition.
• Represent the Company at industry networking and recruiting events.
• Solve problems and produce solutions by offering suggestions, new ideas, or alternatives to improve or modify work processes; respond to urgent needs for information and analyses within expected timeframes.
• Communicate, providing regular status updates with business leaders, candidates, and hiring managers.
• Adhere to the highest degree of integrity and strict confidentiality on matters that require discretion.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
• Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Leadership development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees