Talent Acquisition Specialist

Donohue & Associates•Sheboygan, WI

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About The Position

We are seeking a talent acquisition specialist to join Donohue & Associates, a growing engineering consulting firm for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. In this position, you will have a critical role in ensuring that we are hiring the best possible talent and achieving staffing objectives by recruiting, evaluating, and interviewing job candidates; working collaboratively with company leadership and the talent acquisition team; advocating for the Donohue brand; maintaining and optimizing our ATS and recruiting tools; participating in select career fairs; and coordinating onboarding. Experience in the engineering services sector is highly desirable. Preferred location is Sheboygan, Wis.

Requirements

Bachelors degree required
1-3+ years of experience desired
Prior corporate recruiting for professional positions preferred; engineering industry a plus
ATS experience
Strong organizational and notetaking skills, particularly with Microsoft Office products
General knowledge of current employment laws and practices
Effective collaboration is essential, as the role will work closely with other talent acquisition specialists, HR, and management to deliver aligned and effective recruiting outcomes
Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of human resources work
Ability to travel occasionally for interviews and career fairs
Ability to work effectively within a team as well as independently

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or PHR certification a plus

Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of the companys organizational structure, benefits, and mission
Meet routinely with talent team to discuss hiring updates and needs
Attract applicants by placing job advertisements and contributing to social media posts
Determine applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants; analyze responses, verify references, and compare qualifications to job requirements
Identify potential talent using various sourcing techniques and reaching out to preferred candidates
Work with external recruiters upon request
Champion employee referral program
Use ATS system effectively
Arrange candidate interviews by coordinating schedules with management and technical staff; arrange travel and itineraries
Participate in select career fairs
Monitor job offers and compensation practices; emphasize benefits and perks
Actively participate in intern program by contacting and interviewing potential interns, conducting orientation, advising managers on training and coaching, and obtaining feedback from intern experiences
Understand employment laws and best practices in the states we are located; keep managers up-to-date and conduct training, when needed
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations
Participate in employee check-ins to help strengthen engagement and retention, as requested
Perform other human resources, administrative, and project tasks as requested by Donohues management committee and other managers