Talent Acquisition Specialist

ReCon Management Services•Sulphur, LA

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist performs highly technical recruiting and sourcing duties for ReCon and its clients. The role uses online recruiting resources and an applicant tracking system to identify candidates, coordinates interviews, supports onboarding, and works with the HR Manager and Supervisor to develop effective recruiting strategies. The specialist manages recruiting communications and documentation, assists with employment offers and negotiations, and helps ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and company policies.

Requirements

At least three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
A valid driver’s license as required by state law or requirements.
Knowledge of record maintenance and updating, and preparing written reports.
Proficiency with computers and related software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of customer service principles, analytical and research methods, employment-cycle recruiting, and interviewing practices.
Experience using persuasion and negotiation skills.
Experience with an applicant tracking system.
Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for a variety of roles.
Knowledge of human resources principles and practices and applicable laws, rules, regulations, and codes.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional appearance.
Ability to work independently with little direction or guidance.
Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange information and receive work direction with coworkers, clients, and supervisors.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present confidently.
Strong prioritization, time-management, and organizational skills.
Ability to reach, stand, walk, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to perform sedentary work, involving sitting most of the time and exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred.
SHRM-CP preferred.

Responsibilities

Use networking, online recruiting resources, and an applicant tracking system to identify and recruit candidates.
Attract, interview, and qualify applicants for open positions, including coordinating participation in job fairs.
Identify and implement recruiting methods and strategies suited to the role, industry standards, and organizational needs.
Conduct preliminary candidate interviews, potentially using face-to-face behavioral-based interviewing methods.
Assist with interviews and attend or conduct interviews with managers, directors, and other stakeholders.
Manage candidate communications and coordinate interview scheduling and logistics.
Maintain accurate, organized candidate and recruiting activity documentation to support compliant and thorough audits.
Provide candidates with complete, accurate, and informative details about positions, job descriptions, and departments.
Collaborate with hiring managers and human resources staff during offers, including recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other relevant details.
Coordinate candidate presentation, selection, offers, negotiation, closing, and administrative components of recruiting throughout the employment lifecycle.
Create procedures and training videos for the HR Department, applicants, and employees.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.
Stay informed about recruiting trends and innovative techniques.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.