Talent Acquisition Specialist

Fortis Construction Inc•Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist facilitates the identification, engagement, pre-qualification, assessment, and ultimate hiring of qualified candidates for Fortis. The individual in this role will serve as a strategic partner to our managers, helping to attract and engage top talent in the marketplace to build the strength of the Fortis team. This role would be primarily focused on the talent acquisition activities for openings in our Data Center and Science & Technology Business Units. The TA Specialist must possess effective communication skills and the ability to effectively manage the balance of urgent and long-term tasks. This person serves as an advocate for candidates, employees, and the company. The TA Specialist must be a role model for organizational values.

Requirements

At least 4 years of Talent Acquisition experience - either corporate or staffing agency
Demonstrated knowledge of sourcing methods to identify and engage candidates of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets
Demonstrated ability to leverage online resources (e.g., LinkedIn, social media platforms, talent databases, job boards) for talent identification and outreach
Systems experience with established ATS and/or HRIS platforms
Excellent interviewing and assessment skills to qualify candidates for roles relative to expected knowledge, skills, attributes, and experiences
Ability to work independently while being able to collaborate in a cross-functional team environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to negotiate and resolve issues with diplomacy and persuasiveness.
Strong organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills with the ability to manage workload independently.
Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
Can meet deadlines with high attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness
Ability to handle highly confidential data with integrity and professionalism
Solid understanding of local, state, and federal laws pertaining to recruiting, interviewing, and HR practices
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Ability to travel between company offices, client sites, and recruiting event locations
Must possess a valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday and LinkedIn Recruiter

Responsibilities

Facilitate full-cycle recruitment activities, ranging from candidate sourcing to new hire onboarding, in support of the hiring teams
Serve as talent consultant to Fortis hiring managers on all aspects of the talent acquisition process, to ensure hiring activities and candidate profiles meet the needs of the business
Identify current and future staffing requirements by understanding the short and long-term company recruiting and growth objectives.
Determine and implement appropriate recruiting strategies and techniques for the specific market, industry, and candidate skill set required.
Create extraordinary sourcing strategies to connect with in-demand talent; these may include market and internet research, recruiting calls, reviewing online social networking and job boards, attending local networking events, posting jobs, and use of other recruiting methodologies.
Cultivate ongoing relationships with candidates not currently available for longer-term opportunities
Evaluate candidates by conducting telephone and/or in-person interviews to obtain work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirements.
Coordinate interview logistics including scheduling, interview goals, candidate assessments, hiring manager preparation, and decision-making processes
Coordinate travel and logistics of candidates
Support the accurate, timely completion of system-based activities to ensure all technology platforms (e.g., ATS, website) are reflective of current needs
Serve as an ambassador for Fortis, showcasing the values and behaviors that drive individual and team success
Assist in other duties as assigned, relevant to the achievement of the position's and department's objectives.