Talent Acquisition Specialist

ComNet Communications•Bethel, CT

About The Position

Talent Acquisition Specialist manages talent acquisition lifecycle for headquarters' requisitions for experienced hires within region(s). Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities: Promote company culture, values, and contribute new approaches, policies, and procedures to support continuous improvement in overall services of Talent Acquisition (TA) team. Effectively collaborate with regional business leaders and headquarters hiring managers to define talent needs and job requirements to fill requisitions in a timely manner. Manage talent acquisition lifecycle, posting requisitions on applicant tracking system (ATS) and social media platforms, identify and screen qualified applicants identifying “best fit”, share candidate short list with hiring managers, schedule interviews, create offer letters, manage background screen process, and initiate onboarding. Proactively build and maintain pipeline of qualified talent and leverage multiple acquisition resources and sourcing techniques. Research, identify, and engage talent for open requisitions utilizing multiple social media platforms and resume databases. Build relationships and strong partnerships with and provide high level of customer support to internal business leaders, Operations teams, hiring managers, and other key stakeholders. Utilize ETS to data mine and identify potential internal candidates based on capability, mobility, and availability. Contribute new ideas to support continuous improvement in overall effectiveness of HQ TA team. Apply basic lean concepts and practices to work efficiently, enhance programs, coordinate and reduce waste, (e.g., Personal Kanban, A3 problem solving, and Story Boarding). Identify new strategies and programs to attract applicants and develop creative solutions for specific acquisition challenges; work in conjunction with local/regional BU leaders, hiring managers, HR teams, and marketing to promote Turner as “Employer of Choice” in talent acquisition process. Participate in company-wide HR initiatives. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field, with 3 years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Professional verbal and written business communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, active listening skills, and follow-up practices
Effectively interact and communicate with all employee levels, management, and applicants/candidates
High degree of integrity, maintain confidential information, and exercise discretion
Work independently with little or no supervision, collaborate with others
Implement new talent acquisition programs and processes with attention to detail and deadlines
Possess solid problem solving and analytical capabilities
Understand continuous improvement methods and tools
Embrace change and quick learner to adopt process and technology enhancements
Display intellectual curiosity, life-long learner
Proficient in Microsoft suite of applications with advanced Excel skills and Talent Acquisition related applications

Nice To Haves

Construction or construction-related industries or experience with mid-size (10,000 employees) organization, preferred
Professional in Human Resources® (HRCI PHR®) or Society of Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM CP®) certification, preferred
Good understanding of business and construction operations
Knowledge of Human Resources Talent Acquisition policies, operations, and processes
Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and other related social media platforms, preferred
High energy self-starter with advanced Talent Acquisition skills and ability to prioritize competing demands

Responsibilities

Promote company culture, values, and contribute new approaches, policies, and procedures to support continuous improvement in overall services of Talent Acquisition (TA) team.
Effectively collaborate with regional business leaders and headquarters hiring managers to define talent needs and job requirements to fill requisitions in a timely manner.
Manage talent acquisition lifecycle, posting requisitions on applicant tracking system (ATS) and social media platforms, identify and screen qualified applicants identifying “best fit”, share candidate short list with hiring managers, schedule interviews, create offer letters, manage background screen process, and initiate onboarding.
Proactively build and maintain pipeline of qualified talent and leverage multiple acquisition resources and sourcing techniques.
Research, identify, and engage talent for open requisitions utilizing multiple social media platforms and resume databases.
Build relationships and strong partnerships with and provide high level of customer support to internal business leaders, Operations teams, hiring managers, and other key stakeholders.
Utilize ETS to data mine and identify potential internal candidates based on capability, mobility, and availability.
Contribute new ideas to support continuous improvement in overall effectiveness of HQ TA team.
Apply basic lean concepts and practices to work efficiently, enhance programs, coordinate and reduce waste, (e.g., Personal Kanban, A3 problem solving, and Story Boarding).
Identify new strategies and programs to attract applicants and develop creative solutions for specific acquisition challenges; work in conjunction with local/regional BU leaders, hiring managers, HR teams, and marketing to promote Turner as “Employer of Choice” in talent acquisition process.
Participate in company-wide HR initiatives.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.