Talent Acquisition Specialist

SHI International • Austin, NJ

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will support candidate sourcing through various channels, assist in contacting and screening potential candidates, and learn basic sourcing techniques. This role involves aiding in implementing recruiting strategies, facilitating the interview process, engaging in recruitment events, and performing clerical duties. The assistant will also organize candidate information, support senior team members in building hiring manager relationships, and adhere to employment agreements and contracts.

Requirements

• Expertise in identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent through strategic sourcing methods, effective recruitment marketing, and a deep understanding of the competitive job market - Basic
• The ability to adeptly use various digital platforms and applications designed for human resources management, including payroll systems, applicant tracking systems, and employee performance evaluation software, to streamline HR processes and enhance organizational efficiency - Basic
• Experienced in navigating ATS platforms like iCIMS, with proficiency in tracking applicant progress, managing recruitment workflows, and ensuring seamless integration with HR systems - Basic
• Experience in utilizing Microsoft Excel for data analysis, including the use of formulas, functions, pivot tables, and data visualization tools - Basic
• Experience in utilizing video conferencing platforms, hosting virtual meetings, managing participant interactions, and troubleshooting common technical issues - Basic
• Completed Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience required
• 1-3 years of experience in a similar role
• Ability to travel to SHI, Partner, and Customer Events
• Ability to travel 10%

Nice To Haves

• Adaptability: Can adjust to changes in the work environment, manage multiple tasks, and effectively handle uncertainty.
• Communication: Can effectively communicate complex ideas and information, and can adapt communication style to the audience.
• Detail-Oriented: Can identify errors or inconsistencies in work and make necessary corrections.
• Flexibility: Can adapt to new methods and procedures, and can propose alternative solutions when faced with obstacles.
• Follow-Through: Can manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines without needing explicit reminders.
• Initiative: Can identify opportunities for improvement, propose solutions, and take action without explicit instructions.
• Interpersonal Skills: Can communicate effectively, build relationships, and resolve conflicts with others in moderate situations.
• Prioritization: Can identify critical tasks, arrange them based on importance, and execute without explicit instructions.
• Judgement: Can evaluate situations, identify patterns or implications, and decide on an appropriate course of action based on analysis and experience.
• Multi-Tasking: Can identify opportunities for task optimization, propose solutions, and manage multiple tasks without explicit instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with candidate sourcing through various channels.
• Help with contacting and screening potential candidates.
• Learn and apply basic sourcing techniques and tools.
• Support senior team members in building hiring manager relationships.
• Aid in implementing recruiting strategies under supervision.
• Facilitate the interview process and candidate communication.
• Engage in recruitment events and fairs as needed.
• Perform recruitment-related clerical duties.
• Organize candidate information and documentation.
• Understand and adhere to employment agreements and contracts.

Benefits

• medical
• vision
• dental
• 401K
• flexible spending

What This Job Offers

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